Kolo Toure sacked by Wigan after just two months in-charge

Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender, Kolo Toure has been sacked by Wigan after failing to win any of his nine games in charge.

Toure signed a three-and-a-half-year deal in late November, but a run of nine games without a victory in all competitions has brought an abrupt end to his spell as manager at the DW Stadium after just 59 days.

Since being appointed as Leam Richardson’s successor in November, Wigan has taken just two points from seven Championship matches and are at the bottom of the table, four points from safety.

They now have a two-week break before returning to action with a trip to Blackburn on Monday, 6 February.

Announcing Toure’s sack, Wigan chief executive Malachy Brannigan said:

“Firstly, I’d like to thank Kolo, along with Kevin and Ash, 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.”