Athletic's veteran midfielder John Sheridan is still being troubled by a knee injury and will miss the next two games for The Latics. Sheridan, 37, who has missed the last two games will also miss Saturday's trip to Peterborough and next Tuesday's home game against Brentford, yet another side going for promotion. He has been carrying the injury for some time and the joint is inflamed. Sheridan has had an injection and now cannot do anything for 10 days. It is hoped that by then it will have settled down and he will be able to play some part in Oldham's late bid to make the play-offs. Sheridan is a vastly experienced and influential player and The Latics are going to need every fit player they can get their hands on.