Latics boss since mid-September when he was appointed by the club's administrators following the departure of Paul Cook. The Latics sit bottom of the table on seven points from 11 games, and were recently knocked out of the FA Cup at the first round stage at the hands of National League North side Chorley.BBC Sport reports that Sheridan has been offered the role at the managerless Robins and has told Wigan's administrators that he has chosen to accept the offer.
Sheridan is reportedly on a month-by-month contract at Wigan and that though the club's administrators would like him to remain at the DW Stadium, an offer cannot be made until a takeover of the club is completed, with his current deal set to expire this week.
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