- He took charge of club in January 2023 and kept them in League One last season
- Former winger had managed just one win in his last seven before being sacked
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Wigan have sacked Shaun Maloney following their 2-1 home loss to Reading.
The latest defeat has left the Latics 15th in the third tier and six points above the relegation zone with just one win from the last seven matches.
In a statement, the club said: ‘It cannot be overlooked that the current League One campaign has clearly not progressed as anticipated.
‘Home results and performances, in particular, have been disappointing and below the standard at which our supporters expect. For this reason, the board felt that it was time for a change.
‘The timing of such change will allow the club the necessary time to appoint a successor and enable the club to look forward to the future.
‘As a board of directors, we would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Shaun and Max [Rogers] for their service, efforts and dedication to the club.
Wigan have sacked Shaun Maloney following their 2-1 home loss to Reading on Saturday
The latest defeat has left the Latics 15th in the table and six points above the relegation zone
Maloney was part of the famous Wigan side that beat Manchester City in the 2013 FA Cup final
‘We hope that in the years to come Shaun’s time as manager is remembered fondly by supporters, as is his time as a player for the club. Shaun and Max will always be welcomed back to Wigan Athletic Football Club and the Brick Community Stadium.
‘The club will make no further comment at this time.’
Maloney took charge of Wigan after replacing Kolo Toure in January 2023 but he was unable to save the side from relegation into League One that year.
The Scotsman guided Wigan to a 12th place finish last season despite an eight-point deduction and a change in ownership.
Maloney was part of the famous Wigan side that beat Manchester City in the 2013 FA Cup final.
His assistant Max Rogers has also left his role with former Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan set to take interim charge.
