Former Chesterfield manager Paul Cook leaves Wigan Athletic

Former Chesterfield boss Paul Cook has resigned as manager of Wigan Athletic.
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The Latics were comfortably in mid-table in the Championship before they plunged into administration at the start of July and were subsequently deducted 12 points, but the club has lodged an appeal.

Cook, 53, stepped down from his role as first-team manager on Saturday.

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“It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to leave Wigan Athletic,” Cook said.

Paul Cook is set to leave Wigan Athletic.Paul Cook is set to leave Wigan Athletic.
Paul Cook is set to leave Wigan Athletic.

“It is well publicised that the club is going through an incredibly challenging period and, of course, we are all hoping a positive outcome can be found so this football club can write its next chapter under new ownership.

“That has to be the main priority for everyone involved and I know the administrators are working hard to ensure the club can get through these difficult times and find new owners.”

Cook led the Latics to the League One title in his first season in charge in 2017 followed by two finishes of 18th and 13th in the Championship.

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The Lancashire club put up a brave battle to avoid the drop this season, including a remarkable 8-0 win against Hull City, but eventually finished second bottom and two points from safety.

Cook has been linked with the managerial vacancy at Bristol City.

After winning the League Two title with the Spireites in 2014 and reaching the League One play-offs the following year, Cook left to join Portsmouth where he won the League Two crown again before leaving for Wigan.