Whelan hangs up boots as chairman of JJB Sports

JJB Sports founder David Whelan hung up his boots as chairman of the retailer today, as he announced plans to spend more time with Premiership new boys Wigan Athletic.

But Mr Whelan, 68, stopped short of severing all ties with JJB by accepting an executive directorship, ensuring he will continue to play a part in the day-to-day running of the company he set up in 1971.