Richardson sacked as Wigan manager

» WIGAN Athletic have sacked manager Leam Richardson after a poor run of form left the club in the Championship relegation zone.

Richardson led the Latics to the League One title last season and only signed a new three-year contract on October 25.

However, the 42-year-old has paid the price for six defeats and a draw in the club’s last seven league games, with assistant Rob Kelly placed in charge for tomorrow’s game at home to Blackpool.