Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder, Corry Evans, has signed for Oldham Athletic.

The 34-year-old has joined the Latics as a free agent after his short-term deal at Bradford City expired last week. The Northern Ireland midfielder wants to be back playing after overcoming a serious knee injury during his final days at Sunderland.

He joined the Black Cats from Rovers in 2021, having made over 200 appearances in a seven-year stint.

"I'm coming in at a good time, the quality in the squad is there to see so this is an exciting project," said Evans, who worked with Oldham's first team coach, Terry McPhillips, at Ewood Park.

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“The club got in touch to see where I was at and if I wanted to come down, and when I came I could see the potential this club has to offer. The stadium is great, the pitch is fantastic so I’m just looking forward to getting started and helping in any way I can.

“It’s great to get it done finally, I was in training last week so I’m just really pleased to get it over the line.

“We’re in a good position in the league so I’m coming in at a good time, the quality in the squad is there to see so this is an exciting project.

“If I can use any of my experience then I will do, it’s a tough league so we have to approach every game as it’s the last and look to pick up as many points as we can from now until the end of the season.”