Gary Caldwell has left Exeter City to return as Wigan Athletic manager
Gary Caldwell has left Exeter City to return as Wigan Athletic manager (PA Wire)
Wigan have re-appointed FA Cup-winning captain Gary Caldwell as their new head coach, almost 10 years after his initial tenure.
The League One club reached a compensation agreement with Exeter City, Caldwell's former team, where he had been manager since 2022.
Caldwell previously guided the Latics to the League One title in 2016 before his dismissal five months later.
Former player David Perkins has also returned to the club, taking on the role of Caldwell's assistant.
This appointment follows the sacking of manager Ryan Lowe on 7 February after a significant 6-1 defeat to Peterborough.