Former Chesterfield manager John Sheridan linked with manager's job at League One club

Former Chesterfield manager John Sheridan is reportedly in talks with Wigan Athletic about the vacant manager’s position at the Latics.

Sheridan was sacked by the Spireites in January with the club third bottom of the National League and five points from safety.

The 55-year-old is currently manager of Irish Premier Division side Waterford.

But according to a report in the national press, Sheridan is in discussion with the League One Latics about taking over as boss.

John Sheridan is being linked with the manager's position at Wigan Athletic.placeholder image
John Sheridan is being linked with the manager's position at Wigan Athletic.

Sheridan was criticised last month when he reportedly called the Irish Premier League a “pub league.”

Waterford are currently fifth in the division after 10 games, with one win in their last five matches.

The former Leeds United and Sheffield Wednsday player was appointed manager in July.

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