Leam Richardson: Last News

Kolo Toure is reportedly set to become the new manager of English Championship side Wigan Athletic - with the former Celtic icon having learned from Brendan Rodgers whilst on the books at Parkhead.

A football fan who made a last-minute decision to go 'full kit' to the match won the backing of supporters to be brought on in goal.

Wigan Athletic boss Leam Richardson did not feel there was a case to send anyone off in his side's draw against Bolton Wanderers amid claims James McClean should be have dismissed.

Quick-thinking heroics from Wigan's manager and team doctor saved the life of striker Charlie Wyke.

Leam Richardson insisted that his Wigan Athletic players were not inspired by suggestions Bolton Wanderers are the best team in League One and that they looked inwards for their big 4-0 win.

Wigan Athletic's Leam Richardson's team talk would have been made easier after Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt's claim that his team is the best in League One in terms of performances.

Ian Evatt has given an injury update on injured Bolton Wanderers trio Gethin Jones, Kieran Lee and Declan John following the heavy defeat to Wigan Athletic.

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt felt the officials in the loss to Wigan Athletic were 'too aggressive' but admitted his forthcoming touchline ban against Plymouth Argyle is 'my fault' and something he must work on.

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt expects his side to be hit with sanctions after crowd trouble marred today's derby loss against Wigan Athletic.

Wigan Athletic were victorious on derby day after a 4-0 thumping of fierce rivals Bolton Wanderers at the University of Bolton Stadium.

Wigan Athletic boss Leam Richardson said he's content to leave the mind games to Ian Evatt ahead of this weekend's crunch League One derby.

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direct to your inboxWigan Athletic caretaker manager Leam Richardson has insisted that there is still a long way to go in the fight for survival after his side earned a 2-0 victory at Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday.Viv Solomon-Otabor and Curtis Tilt scored the vital goals in the first half to help Latics climb out of the Sky Bet League One relegation zone for the first time since Halloween.Wigan Athletic, who were hoping to continue their momentum from their 3-0 victory over MK Dons last Saturday, made two changes ahead of their long-haul trip to Home Park.Lee Evans made his highly anticipated return from injury in place of defender Scott Wootton, who was ineligible to play against his parent club, while Jamie Proctor came in to replace forward

direct to your inboxWigan Athletic caretaker manager Leam Richardson believed that his side richly deserved their convincing victory against MK Dons on Saturday.George Johnston, Callum Lang, and Joe Dodoo were all on the scoresheet as Latics earned their first win at the DW Stadium since December 12.Wigan Athletic, who were looking to return to winning ways after losing their last two Sky Bet League One matches, made two changes ahead of the visit of MK Dons.Having missed out in Tuesday's defeat to Charlton due to a tight calf, Callum Lang came in for Norweigian starlet Thelo Aasgaard, while George Johnston replaced Alex Perry in the starting line-up.The hosts made a very lively start and Lang was denied by an excellent save from Andrew

Wigan Athletic caretaker manager Leam Richardson has insisted that 'there is a job to be done here' amid speculation that he could join Paul Cook at Ipswich Town.

direct to your inboxWigan Athletic caretaker manager Leam Richardson feels his biggest challenge yet is to maintain his side's belief after they were narrowly defeated by Charlton Athletic at the DW Stadium on Tuesday.Chuks Aneke's 19th-minute strike was enough to make Latics fall to the bottom of the Sky Bet League One table.Wigan Athletic, who were looking to build on their spirited performance against Peterborough United on Saturday, were without star man Callum Lang for the visit of Charlton Athletic after he missed out with a tight calf.Lang was replaced by Norwegian starlet Thelo Aasgaard in the starting line-up, while central midfielder Alex Perry also returned to the side in place of Dan Gardner.Latics immediately began on the front