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Oldham Athletic director Barry Owen quits Trust chairman role

Oldham Athletic director Barry Owen resigns from his post as chairman of the club's Trust after 12 years in charge.

Oldham Athletic director Barry Owen has announced that he is resigning from his role as chairman of the League One side's Trust.

The club has come in for criticism this week after revealing an interest in signing convicted rapist Ched Evans, before electing not to go ahead with the deal.

In a statement of the club's website, Owen said: "Over the past few days I have spoken to a number of my colleagues on the Trust informing them of my decision to resign forthwith.

"My decision has nothing to do with recent events or criticism and is something that I have been considering over the past few months due to my growing commitments with the Club and the Football Association. I have been at the helm for 12 years and worked with some brilliant Directors who are dedicated and loyal servants. I thank them for their support on many issues and the loyalty they have shown towards me.

"I leave knowing that I have tried my best for all fans and whilst I deplore the masses of abuse from a minority, some of which has been libellous and harmful to my family, I have always tried to be objective and work above that conduct. I only hope that my replacement is never in such a position."

Owen insists that he will remain a member of the Trust after his replacement is appointed.

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