Another former Wigan Athletic star returns as part of Gary Caldwell's backroom staff
Peter Atherton has become the latest old-boy to return to Wigan Athletic as part of Gary Caldwell's new-look backroom staff.
The 55-year-old from Pemberton - who started his playing career with Latics before making it all the way to the Premier League with Coventry City, Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford City - has been named assistant head coach.
Atherton previously served Latics as a coach Caldwell during Caldwell’s first spell as manager.
He has more recently worked at Barrow and Bolton Wanderers, as Ian Evatt’s No.2.
Fellow former Latics star David Perkins and Lauren Jones followed Caldwell up from Exeter City to fill the roles of first-team coach and first-team analyst respectively.
Tony Warner remains as first-team goalkeeper coach, with Graham Barrow - another Latics icon - staying on, having been part of Caldwell's backroom staff during his first spell in charge, before joining him for a short spell at Exeter City.
As part of the reshuffle, Latics have bid farewell to Glenn Whelan and Nicky Adams, who had served under Ryan Lowe as assistant head coach and first-team coach respectively.
"When one door closes, another will always open," tweeted Adams on Tuesday. "To be involved in some really big games this early as a coach was a fantastic experience for me, and to help take the team against Arsenal was amazing.
"The ultimate goal is always to test yourself against the very best and the lads did themselves proud. Let's see where this road takes me on this crazy side of the game. Met some great people at Wigan and wish everyone the best of success. Go well guys."