The 32-year-old will not appear for the League One club again as it would trigger a new deal.

The former Sligo Rovers boss is back in the game.

Cook was in charge for three years and led the Latics to the League One title in 2017-18 before this season ended in farce.

The 53-year-old was unable to keep the Latics clear of the relegation zone after their 12-point penalty.

Facing a 12-point deduction for entering administration, a win against Fulham last night would have made Wigan safe.

The Championship clubs want to tempt the ex-Sligo Rovers boss to take over.

The managers of Hibernian and Wigan Athletic have had their say on Ireland’s vacancy.

Gibson will link up with former Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook at Wigan.

A two-time FAI Cup winner with Sligo Rovers, Liverpudlian Paul Cook is involved in an FA Cup quarter-final this weekend.

The Manchester City manager wanted to focus on football, not fighting, after last night’s FA Cup loss.

The Manchester City manager says he wanted a switch to England when he was a player in 2005.

Noel Hunt has joined on a season-long deal.

Paul Cook departs Portsmouth, after guiding them to the League Two title, in order to take up his new role.

Enda Stevens has signed for the League Two side on a two-year deal.

He’s dropping down a division to do so.

The Dubliner played football with St Joseph’s Boys alongside his pal David Spain, who passed away in January.

“Every year there’s been a progression and for it to keep on going, the next progression is to win the league,” Sligo Rovers captain Danny Ventre says.

The Rovers striker and his teammates are enjoying their best league start in 75 years but know Derry will pose a genuine threat

The former Scunthorpe United manager has been appointed as Paul Cook’s replacement.

Accrington Stanley will not pay a financial package for their new manager, while Sligo begin interviews to replace him tomorrow.

The Bit O’Red will have to find a new manager pretty sparkish as their current one has joined the Npower League Two side.

Stockport County’s assistant manager is in the fray to take over at The Brandywell and will hold talks with the club this week.

Three managers and three players will battle it out to scoop the Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Personality of the Year.

Sligo Rovers confirmed the signing of Dundalk striker Mark Quigley this afternoon.

Bit O’ Red manager hopes his Premier Division runners-up can retain their trophy at Lansdwone Rd tomorrow.

The Sligo Rovers boss has hinted that a potential move to SPL side St Johnstone snagged over personal terms.

Here’s everything you need to know before that first coffee.

Paul Cook will remain as Sligo Rovers boss after he turned down a move to SPL side St Johnstone.

Paul Cook is the favourite to fill the Scottish side’s vacant managerial post.

Dry yourself off and settle down for well-deserved cup of tea. Here’s all of the morning’s sports news.

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We preview the big games coming up, in addition to analysing Galway United’s recent financial troubles.

Alan Smith tugs on his boots, slips in the shin-guards, does a few cursory stretches and kicks off his League of Ireland column. It’s going to be another mad season, isn’t it?

Alan Smith reckons Sligo will fall just short in their pursuit of Shamrock Rovers this season. Do you agree?