Lee Johnson has joined Barnsley as manager from League One rivals Oldham Athletic.

A compensation package was agreed for the 33-year-old who will be joined at Oakwell by assistant Tommy Wright. 

Barnsley have been looking for a manager for a fortnight after Danny Wilson was sacked. The Reds were beaten 5-1 at Crawley Town in the first game under caretaker Mark Burton who has since masterminded wins over Crewe and Scunthorpe.

Former Bristol City and Johnson will inherit a side four points off the play-off places and eight clear of the relegation zone.