'˜I never thought Latics would be a threat under Joyce'

Neil Warnock has admitted he was 'delighted' when Latics appointed Warren Joyce '“ because he didn't think they could be a threat.

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Mar 2017, 12:34 BST

Updated 24th Mar 2017, 10:52 BST

Warnock’s Cardiff City were just a point above Wigan Athletic when ex-Manchester United youth coach Joyce took charge in November.

They have since climbed to 13th while Latics remain in the bottom-three, with just nine games to go – including the visit of Cardiff next month.

“No disrespect but when Wigan appointed him, I was delighted,” Warnock told BBC Radio Wales.

“I didn’t think they were going to be a threat to us.

“I like Warren but you can’t just put someone into the Championship who’s never been there - it’s nothing like youth football.”

Graham Barrow will be at the helm for the rest of the season following the sacking of Joyce yesterday.