Kolo Toure

The former defender signed a three-and-a-half year deal when he took the job in November, but picked up only two points from seven league games.

“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.” “We know that this time of year is a key period for any football club, ourselves included. Backroom staff Kevin Betsy and Ashvir Johal have also left the DW Stadium.

Kolo Touré has been sacked from his role at Wigan after failing to win any of his nine games in charge since joining the club in November.

“We know that this time of year is a key period for any football club, ourselves included. His backroom staff, Kevin Betsy and Ashvir Johal, have also left the DW Stadium. Last weekend’s 2-0 home loss to the same opposition in the league left Wigan bottom of the Championship, four points from safety.

Wigan Athletic have parted ways with head coach Kolo Toure only 58 days after appointing him, following a winless nine days in charge.

"We are delighted that Kolo has become the new manager of Wigan Athletic Football Club, and the board are pleased that he is the man to take us forward," Brannigan said when Toure was signed less than two months ago. Wigan were 22nd when Toure took the reins, but are now at the foot of the 24-team table, on 25 points, four from safety and without a win since Nov. The 41-year-old was appointed to his first managerial post on a three-and-a-half-year contract on Nov.

Wigan have sacked Kolo Toure, just under two months after he was appointed as their manager.The Latics hired the former Arsenal, Manchester City and L.

He has also worked as part of the coaching staff for the Belgium national team and used to play for Wigan, Celtic and Aston Villa. “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.” “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.

KOLO TOURE has been sacked by Wigan - after failing to win any of his NINE games in charge.The ex-Arsenal defender left his role as a coach at Leicest.

[part of the Invincibles team in 2003-04](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11572130/arsenal-highbury-henry-fabregas-mamager/) - failed to get his Wigan team going. [reunited at the King Power](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8515182/kolo-toure-leicester-brendan-rodgers-premier-league/). [brought in former Anfield team-mate Steven Caulker](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20992668/steven-caulker-joins-kolo-toure-wigan/) to strengthen his back line and [on-loan Arsenal ace Miguel Azeez](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21165169/arsenal-miguel-azeez-miniature-shin-pads/) who offered quality in midfield. [Championship](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/championship/). [Wigan Athletic](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1225992/wigan-athletic/), with the immediate objective of remaining in the second tier for next season.” [Toure, 41, was appointed boss at the DW Stadium on November 29](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20585743/arsenal-yaya-kolo-toure-wigan-leicester/) - just 58 days ago - after his brother [Yaya turned down the job](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/20437920/yaya-toure-rejects-wigan-tottenham-manager/). [Kolo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/kolo-toure/), along with Kevin and Ash, for their efforts during their time at the football club.