Paul Jewell Resigns
Paul Jewell has resigned as Wigan boss - less than 24 hours after saving the Premiership club from relegation on the final day of the season.
Wigan confirmed to BBC North West that Jewell had left his post and they will hold a news conference at 1500 BST.
Jewell's exit comes after the drama of beating Sheffield United 2-1 on Sunday to ensure Wigan's top-flight status.
He has been linked to Manchester City, where manager Stuart Pearce could make way if a takeover of the club succeeds.
Jewell joined Wigan in June 2001 from Sheffield Wednesday.
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Jewell deserves all the praise coming his way >>BW
He guided The Latics to the League One title in 2002-03 and in 2004-05 they finished runners-up to Sunderland in the Championship to reach the top flight for the first time in their history.
Under Jewell, Wigan surprised many pundits by surviving comfortably in their first season, finishing 10th and also reaching the Carling Cup final.
Previously, Jewell had taken Bradford into the Premiership where he masterminded a similar last-day survival for the Bantams.
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan offered Jewell a job for life at the JJB Stadium outfit last year but also said he would not stand in his manager's way if he had an offer from a bigger club.
Wigan confirmed to BBC North West that Jewell had left his post and they will hold a news conference at 1500 BST.
Jewell's exit comes after the drama of beating Sheffield United 2-1 on Sunday to ensure Wigan's top-flight status.
He has been linked to Manchester City, where manager Stuart Pearce could make way if a takeover of the club succeeds.
Jewell joined Wigan in June 2001 from Sheffield Wednesday.
606: DEBATE
Jewell deserves all the praise coming his way >>BW
He guided The Latics to the League One title in 2002-03 and in 2004-05 they finished runners-up to Sunderland in the Championship to reach the top flight for the first time in their history.
Under Jewell, Wigan surprised many pundits by surviving comfortably in their first season, finishing 10th and also reaching the Carling Cup final.
Previously, Jewell had taken Bradford into the Premiership where he masterminded a similar last-day survival for the Bantams.
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan offered Jewell a job for life at the JJB Stadium outfit last year but also said he would not stand in his manager's way if he had an offer from a bigger club.
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