Former Carlisle United manager John Sheridan is set to leave Oldham Athletic.

The experienced boss's sixth spell with the Boundary Park club will end after this weekend's game.

It follows Oldham's struggling start in the National League where they currently sit 16th after last season's relegation.

They suffered a 3-0 defeat at Woking on Tuesday, leading Sheridan to apologise to fans for the showing - and the Latics have today described it as a mutual decision to part company with 57-year-old Sheridan.

A statement from the club said: "Oldham Athletic can confirm that, following discussions with manager and club legend John Sheridan, it has today been agreed that the time is right for him to step aside.

"Having had the chance to assess where the club is at and what changes are required, both the board and John feel that someone else is needed to take on the major challenge of restoring the club’s fortunes on the field.

"To allow him the send-off he deserves and give fans the opportunity to show their appreciation, John has agreed to take charge for one last time at our home match with Eastleigh on Saturday."

Oldham said they wanted to place on record their thanks to Sheridan after he came out of retirement last season to try and keep the struggling club in the EFL at a time they were still under the unpopular ownership of Abdallah Lemsagam.

"However, despite his best efforts and the amazing backing of our fans, that attempt was ultimately unsuccessful. Following relegation - and with the club for sale amid uncertain times - John felt he could not turn his back and so agreed to remain in charge," the statement added.

"The completion of the Rothwell family takeover means that the club’s future has now been secured and with results so far not what everyone had been hoping for, John and the club now feel that the time is right for both he and Latics to move on as we enter a new era.

"It goes without saying that John leaves on very good terms and with nothing but the thanks and utmost respect from the Board and the club.

"Shez will forever be an OAFC legend and there will be discussions over a permanent tribute to his service at Boundary Park.

"A new manager will be appointed in due course."

Sheridan's assistant at Oldham is his former Carlisle No2 Tommy Wright, while ex-Carlisle goalkeeping coach Steve Collis is also on the Latics' staff.

Their squad includes the former Carlisle players Magnus Norman and Hallam Hope, the latter recovering from injuries he suffered after an alleged assault following the recent defeat to Chesterfield.

Sheridan was in charge at Carlisle from the summer of 2018 to January 2019.