Wigan fires boss Leam Richardson after eight winless runs – despite the highly regarded manager only signing a new three-year deal THREE WEEKS ago
Wigan has fired manager Leam Richardson after being in charge for nearly two years
The club has played eight games without a win and is 23rd in the championship
The highly regarded Richardson signed a new three-year contract just three weeks ago
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Wigan Athletic have fired manager Leam Richardson after a run of eight consecutive games without a win.
The move will still come as a surprise as many are aware of the remarkable job Richardson has done under difficult circumstances over the past three seasons – taking Wigan out of administration and a relegation battle from League One back to the Championship.
Wigan said in a statement on Twitter: “The club would like to say that it is indebted to Leam for his efforts and dedication throughout his time at the football club, no more than during the term of office and his instinctive response which helped save it.” life of Charlie Wyke.
Leam Richardson, 42, has been sacked by Wigan after running the club for nearly two years
The manager led the Latics out of the board last season and to the League One title
“A much loved person and one that Latics fans will always hold in high esteem, Leam will always be welcome back to the DW. We wish both Leam and his family all the best for the future.”
Last season, despite limited resources and a small roster, Richardson propelled Wigan to the League One title under their new ownership, leading them to claim promotion back to the second tier after a two-year absence.
That had happened after battling against odds to keep them high last season, being hailed for saving Charlie Wyke’s life, after the striker suffered a cardiac arrest, and after the club’s south stands went to him. named for his efforts.
Indeed, the highly regarded 42-year-old signed a new three-year deal just two weeks ago.
Tuesday’s loss to Coventry sparked the reaction of chairman Talal al Hammad
Wigan has won eight games without winning and is 22nd in the championship
After Tuesday’s defeat to Coventry City, Richardson said: “You can’t feel sorry for yourself and you won’t feel sorry for ourselves. We knew our challenge last summer, when we came into this league, with the group we had, we knew it would be a challenge.’
However, that defeat has prompted the reaction of President Talal al Hammad.
Recent results have placed them in the bottom three, with Wigan in 22nd place in the table as they face relegation rivals Blackpool, who are fourth from bottom, at home this weekend.
Wigan remains two points away from safety and 11 from the play-offs. Assistant manager Rob Kelly will lead Saturday’s league game against Blackpool.
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