The former Darlington, Doncaster and Oldham boss takes over from Paul Trollope, who was sacked last month after five and a half years in charge.

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Just before the end of the opening half Porter briefly glimpsed goal, only for Paul Rachubka to get to the ball before the Oldham striker.

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Oldham, which is managed by former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Paul Dickov, will now face Liverpool's Merseyside rival, Everton.

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