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Wigan Athletic Football Club
FA Cup winners in 2013, relegated on the same day, and subsequently plunged into administration twice, Wigan Athletic's story is one of the most dramatic and heartbreaking in modern English football.
Current Leadership
Owner
British billionaire Mike Danson, founder of the data analytics company GlobalData, acquired Wigan Athletic in 2024 following the club's emergence from their second period of administration. Danson, whose investment brought much-needed financial stability, has pledged to rebuild the club on sustainable foundations and work towards a return to the Championship. His takeover was welcomed by supporters exhausted by years of ownership instability.
Manager
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Caldwell | Manager | 2026 |
Historical Figures
Former Owner & Chairman
Dave Whelan transformed Wigan Athletic from a Third Division club into a Premier League outfit and FA Cup winner. The local businessman, who made his fortune through the JJB Sports retail chain, invested tens of millions into the club, funded the construction of the JJB Stadium, and oversaw the most glorious period in the Latics' history. His departure and the subsequent sale to overseas owners in 2018 marked the end of an era of stability and ambition.