Kolo Toure sacked by Championship strugglers Wigan as manager after just 58 days
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Kolo Toure was sacked as manager of championship-challenging Wigan after just 58 DAYS in charge, with the former Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool defender failing to win any of his nine games in charge.
Wigan have sacked manager Kolo Toure after less than two months with the Latics failing to win any of his nine games in charge.
The former Arsenal and Manchester City defender signed a three-and-a-half-year contract when he took over on November 29, but he had only two points from seven league games and also suffered an FA Cup defeat at the hands of Luton. after one repeat.
Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to the same league rival left Wigan bottom of the table, four points from safety.
Kolo Toure (above) has been sacked by championship fighters Wigan after just 58 days.
The job was Toure’s first as manager following managerial roles with his native Ivory Coast, as well as Celtic and Leicester.
Backroom staff Kevin Betsy and Ashvir Johal also left DW Stadium.
Wigan chief executive Malachy Brannigan said: “Firstly I would like to thank Kolo, along with Kevin and Ash, for their efforts during their time with the football club.
Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Luton left Wigan bottom of the table, four points from safety
“Unfortunately, the results on the pitch have not been as we would have liked and, as difficult as this decision has been, the board felt it necessary to give us the best possible chance of continuing to be a champion club next season.”
“We know that this time of the year is key for any football club, including us.
“Therefore we will now work quickly and effectively to ensure the right person is appointed as Wigan Athletic’s next permanent manager, with the immediate aim of remaining in the second tier for next season.”