Jewell exits Wigan

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

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 were relegated.

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 a message on the club's official website, www.wiganlatics.co.uk confirmed: "The club reluctantly confirm the gaffer has decided to step down as manager."

Wigan have called a press conference for 3pm (Monday) where they are expected to name Jewell's successor.

It is the second time Jewell has parted ways with a club soon after keeping them in the Premiership.

In 1999/00 he pulled off one of the most unlikely escapes ever by keeping Bradford in the division, again on the last day of the season, but tendered his resignation just days later before taking over at Sheffield Wednesday.

Things did not go well at Hillsborough and he was sacked after only eight months with the Owls struggling with financial problems off the pitch and footballing ones on it.

When Jewell was installed at the JJB Stadium, the Latics were in the third tier of English football and his work alongside chairman Dave Whelan in reaching the Premiership was a fine achievement.

Jewell, 42, hit the headlines earlier in the season when he had a public spat with referee Phil Dowd, over his decision not to award a penalty to the side against Arsenal.

Jewell was handed a £2,000 fine and two-match suspended touchline ban by the Football Association for bringing the game into disrepute. He faces a further hearing on charges of improper conduct and/or bringing the game into disrepute for comments about Dowd made after the match.