Jewell resigns

Paul Jewell has resigned as Wigan manager less than 24 hours after keeping the team in the Premiership, according to reports.

Jewell’s side went into the final day of the season in the bottom three but saw his side survive after a 2-1 win over Sheffield United, who went down in their place.

Jewell celebrated with his players on the pitch at Bramall Lane after David Unsworth’s penalty sealed the Latics’ place in the top flight but he is now certain to be linked with a move to Manchester City, where current manager Stuart Pearce is under increasing pressure.