Toure's reign in Wigan ends after only 59 days!?
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 27.01.23. | 11:18
Legendary Arsenal defender is sacked less than two months after the beginning of his coaching career
We are delighted that Kolo has become the new manager of Wigan Athletic Football Club, and the Board are pleased that he believes in the vision of the Club and wants to be the man to take us forward."
That's what Wigan Athletic Chief Executive Malachy Brannigan said on November 29. Less than two months later, however, Wigan board decided to waive Toure. Nine games, six losses and 59 days later - he's gone.
Wigan Athletic can confirm that they have parted company with First Team Manager, Kolo Touré.#wafc 🔵⚪️ #BELIEVE
— Wigan Athletic (@LaticsOfficial) January 26, 2023
The Latics are bottom of the EFL Championship on 25 points, four points adrift of safety. Wigan suffered a second home defeat to Luton in the space of four days - with the Hatters easing to a 2-0 win on Tuesday.
The Wigan board have stated, "they feel now is the right time to make a change".
Malachy Brannigan said: "Firstly, I'd like to thank Kolo, along with Kevin Betsy and Ashvir Johal, for their efforts during their time at the football club.
"Unfortunately, the results on the field have not been as we would have liked and as tough a decision as this was, the board felt it necessary to give us the best possible chance of remaining a Championship club next season.
"We know that this time of year is a key period for any football club, ourselves included. Therefore, we will now work swiftly and effectively to ensure the right person is appointed as the next permanent manager of Wigan Athletic, with the immediate objective of remaining in the second tier for next season."
The Ivorian, 41, had been working as an assistant coach at Leicester since February 2019, but his first move into management has not proven to be a success.
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