Huddersfield Town: Leyton Orient looking to end bright away run

Apr 29 2009 by Dougie Thomson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

“It’s a decision that has nothing to do with the players. It’s out of our hands and it’s up to the manager and the club.”

While the players are keen for Williams to stay, Purches insists there has been little time for them to think about the future.

“Our whole focus has been on survival and we have had a hectic time with the games coming thick and fast,” he added.

“But all credit to the lads, as they have stood up and been counted when the pressure was on.”

While Orient want Williams to stay, Oldham have announced Joe Royle will leave at the end of the season.

The 60-year-old took temporary charge at Boundary Park in March following the departure of John Sheridan.

The former Ipswich boss explained: “I always said that I was only here until the end of the season.

“I retain a lot of affection for the club and the fans and that is why I was only too willing to help out over these past few weeks.”

Royle began his managerial career with the Latics, spending 12 years at Oldham between 1982 and 1994.

In his 608 games in charge, the man who has also managed Everton and Manchester City guided Oldham to two FA Cup semi-finals, a League Cup final and into the top flight.