article_snippet.sent: The 43-year-old was told of the decision during a brief meeting with new chairman David Sharpe after the Latics lost 2-0 at home against Derby County.
article_snippet.sent: Sharpe, 23, looked forlorn after defeat against Derby and made a snap decision to axe the boss just a month into the new role.
article_snippet.sent: Sharpe said: ‘This is a very difficult decision to make