Harbin joins Oldham

Oldham manager have appointed of rugby league coach John Harbin as the club's fitness conditioner.

The 55-year-old joined the club after resigning from Northern Ford Premiership side Oldham Roughyeds.

"He's got lots of new ideas so there will be some things that the lads haven't done before," Oldham manager Iain Dowie told the club's website.

"What I like about John is that he knows what players need in a coaching environment so he understands the relative strengths of players and can see weaknesses.

"But he also knows how psychology can work.

"He's got a role to play but it must be done in the right manner. He'll certainly be a benefit to the club."

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