Latics bring in Derbyshire

Published Sep. 15, 2012 7:16 a.m. ET

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Former Blackburn striker Matt Derbyshire has joined Oldham Athletic on a short-term loan deal.

The 26-year-old makes the temporary move to Boundary Park from Nottingham Forest.

Derbyshire enjoyed spells at Ewood Park, Olympiacos and Birmingham before signing a three-year contract with Forest in August 2011.

He could make his Latics debut in their League One clash against Forest's city rivals Notts County.

Manager Paul Dickov said: "It is only two years since Matt was playing in the Champions League for Greek club Olympiacos.

"I have known Matt for a long time and I know he turned down a lot of other clubs to join us. He has a fantastic attitude and all he want to do is to play football."