Wigan Athletic Dismiss Head Coach Ryan Lowe After 11 Months
Wigan Athletic has officially parted ways with head coach Ryan Lowe after just 11 months at the helm. The club announced the decision as they seek a new direction following a disappointing run in recent matches.
Interim Coaching Arrangement
In the interim period, Glenn Whelan and Graham Barrow will take charge of the first team. Wigan Athletic expressed gratitude towards Lowe for his contributions and extended their best wishes for his future endeavors.
Ryan Lowe’s Coaching Background
Before joining Wigan, Ryan Lowe had notable success with several teams. He secured promotion from League Two with Bury and Plymouth. At Preston North End, Lowe achieved finishes of 13th, 12th, and 10th in the Championship.
Performance Highlights at Wigan
- Lowe was appointed towards the end of the 2024-25 season.
- He led Wigan to a 15th-placed finish in the league.
- The team started the new season with a victory against Northampton.
- However, they managed only three wins from 17 matches in all competitions.
Upcoming Fixtures
Wigan Athletic’s next match is scheduled to be against Reading at home on Tuesday at 19:45 GMT. Following that, they will face Premier League leaders Arsenal in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday, February 15, at 16:30.
The club is moving swiftly to appoint a new head coach as they aim to improve their performance and return to form.
