Wigan have axed Chris Hutchings. Hutchings was Paul Jewell's No2 and took over from Jewell when he resigned the last day of the season (06/07) after saving the club from relegation.
Wigan droped to 18th place after a 2-0 lost against Chelsea at home.They have played 12, at home they have W-2, D-1, L-3. Away they have W-0, D-1, L-4.

Six consecutive losses and just 8 points from 12 league games forced Wigan chairman Dave Whelan to make a managerial change today as Chris Hutchings has been given the axe.
"This has been a very difficult decision for me and the board to make but I felt we had to act in the best interests of the club and its long-term future.
'Chris has worked very hard since becoming manager and I cannot fault either his effort or commitment to the cause.