New relegation battle looms for former Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday hero John Sheridan

The 56-year-old moved to the DW Stadium in September on a short-term contract and took charge of 15 matches.

Speaking on behalf of Wigan’s joint-administrators, Dean Watson said: “We would like to place on record our thanks to John for his efforts during the last two months and we wish him well in his future career.

Sheridan departs with the Latics bottom of the table on seven points while the Robins are just two points better off in 21st.

Former Doncaster Rovers star Richie Wellens left Swindon at the start of this month to drop down a division and take over at Salford.

His successor arrives at the County Ground with a wealth of experience after long managerial spells with Oldham Athletic, Chesterfield and Plymouth.

A former Republic of Ireland international, the experienced boss has signed a deal until the end of the campaign.

Sheridan said: “I’m very pleased to be here. I get the opportunity to manage a good club who were successful last season and a club who are trying to get promotion in a really tough league.

“I know (director of football) Paul Jewell and the chairman (Lee Power) and I’m very pleased they’ve given me the chance to come and work at a good club.

“There’s a few players here that have worked under me before, some really good players at this club and it’s a team I feel we can push in the right direction.”

Power added: “We are very pleased that John has come in. He is someone that I have worked with before and that I know well. The club needs John’s experience and I think he will be a great help to the team and myself.”

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