WIGAN sacked club legend Shaun Maloney with the club 15th in League One.
But they showed their class with a touching farewell gesture.
GettyShaun Maloney has been sacked as Wigan boss[/caption]Maloney took over at the Latics in January 2023 and provided some stability amid chaos at the Brick Community Stadium – despite being unable to save the club from relegation in 2023.
He kept Wigan in League One last season despite an eight-point deduction.
But Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Reading spelt the end of his tenure.
Wigan said: “Wigan Athletic can confirm that Shaun Maloney has departed his role as Wigan Athletic Manager with immediate effect.
“Shaun was appointed Wigan Athletic Manager in January 2023 during what would be an extremely turbulent period in the Club’s history. Whilst he could not prevent the Club’s relegation from the EFL Championship, Shaun ensured that the Club returned to the third tier with fighting spirit.
“Furthermore, through a change of ownership in the summer of 2023, Shaun stuck by the Club and helped us overcome an eight-point deduction and a squad overhaul to retain our 2023/24 League One status comfortably with matches to spare.
“During his tenure, Shaun and his young team have provided the Club and its supporters with some proud moments, including an Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie with Manchester United, as well as three memorable victories over rivals Bolton Wanderers, just to name a few.
“Shaun has also helped develop a number of our young players, some of whom have moved on to further their careers to the mutual benefit of the Football Club.
“However, it cannot be overlooked that the current League One campaign has clearly not progressed as anticipated. Home results and performances, in particular, have been disappointing and below the standard at which our supporters expect. For this reason, the Board felt that it was time for a change.
“The timing of such change will allow the club the necessary time to appoint a successor and enable the Club to look forward to the future.”
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