Kolo Toure is the new Wigan manager

It's his first managerial job

Author: Harry BoothPublished 29th Nov 2022
Last updated 29th Nov 2022

Former Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Celtic defender Kolo Toure is the new manager of Wigan Athletic.

He joins on a three-and-a-half-year contract after leaving his coaching role at Leicester City.

Toure made over 500 senior appearances during a 15-year playing career.

He'll be assisted by Kevin Betsy and Ashvir Johal.

Rob Kelly will continue as assistant manager.

Wigan sacked Leam Richardson earlier this month after a poor run of form.

The Latics are 22nd in the league table after 21 games.

The Championship season has been paused for a few weeks because of the World Cup.

Toure's first game in charge will be against Millwall on Saturday 10 December.

More to follow.

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