Caldwell breaks his silence about sacking
He was sacked by chairman David Sharpe on Tuesday after just two wins from their opening 14 Championship games.
The League One title-winning boss accepts results have not been good enough, but remained confident he was the right man to guide them away from the botttom-three.
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Hide Ad“It is with great sadness I won’t be able to finish the job I started,” he told Sky Sports in a statement.
“I am fully aware results haven’t been good enough but having not lost by more than one goal all season, I truly believed we weren’t far from turning the corner.
“I’m sure this squad will continue to give everything they have.”
His departure ended a six-year link with Latics for the former captain.
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Hide AdHe picked out his winning goal at Anfield as one of his highlights as a player, and described the FA Cup final win in 2013 as a “truly magical” moment.
Caldwell says he will forever hold Latics close to his heart, and said he had a “huge debt of gratitude” to Sharpe for giving him his chance.
He thanked fans for their support, and said he remains “hungry to succeed” in management.