The 44-year-old was part of the City set-up during the Club World Cup.

The players are apparently not in the right mental state following the late payment of wages.

The Latics have been punished for again failing to pay their players.

The former defender signed a three-and-a-half year deal when he took the job in November, but picked up only two points from seven league games.

The former Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool defender succeeds Leam Richardson, who was sacked earlier this month.

The 26-year-old midfielder joined Wigan in January but decided to leave on loan this summer after finding opportunities better.

The 33-year-old Republic of Ireland winger hit out in a social media post.