Tuesday 3 March 2015

Dave Whelan resigns as Wigan chairman and appoints 23-year-old grandson David Sharpe as replacement.

The 78-year-old will retain ownership of Latics, but will no longer play a role in running the club.
Whelan's grandson, David Sharpe, is to take over from his grandfather as official chairman at the DW Stadium.
A club statement read: "Wigan Athletic have confirmed that Chairman Dave Whelan has resigned his position as Chairman of the football club, with immediate effect, putting an end to a glorious 20 year tenure in charge of the club.
"Mr Whelan’s grandson David Sharpe will be formally elected as new Chairman of Wigan Athletic by the Board of Directors at a date to be confirmed soon, and will be assisted in the running of the club by Chief Executive Jonathan Jackson

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