Ryan Lowe has been confirmed as the new head coach of Wigan Athletic. The League One club announced the appointment of the 46-year-old on Wednesday, with Lowe back in management seven months on from his Deepdale departure. He takes over a club sitting 15th in the third tier with 11 matches left to play this season.

Wigan Athletic appoint ex-Preston North End boss Ryan Lowe as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half year deal.

Lowe recently parted ways with Preston North End following their opening-day loss to Sheffield United, bringing an end to his two-and-a-half-year spell at the club. Wigan currentl