Wigan sack manager Gary Caldwell

The former Wigan defender led the club into the Championship as champions of League One last season but with just 11 points from 14 games, Caldwell has lost his job.

Wigan released an official statement saying: "The club reluctantly wish to announce that we have parted company with manager Gary Caldwell, with immediate effect. 

"With the club in 23rd place in the Sky Bet Championship, after recording just two wins in 14 games this season, the decision was made today to make a change".

Latics chairman David Sharpe added: "It's undoubtedly the toughest decision I've had to make since becoming Chairman.

"We deservedly won the League One title last season. However, we have not managed to carry on that momentum into this season and, after careful consideration over a period of time, I feel that we need to act now in the best long term interests of the club.

"We thank Gary for all the hard work he has put in and wish him all the best for the future.

"We need to identify a new manager who can have an immediate impact and deliver success in the long term".