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Chesterfield appoint ex-Wigan boss Caldwell

Gar Caldwell got Wigan promoted from League One. Credit: PA

Chesterfield have appointed former Wigan boss Gary Caldwell as their new manager.

The 34-year-old Scot succeeds Danny Wilson, who was sacked on January 8 following a miserable run of 13 defeats in 18 Sky Bet League One matches which left the Spireites in the relegation zone.

Experienced player Ritchie Humphreys, the current PFA chairman, oversaw the 4-0 defeat at Luton in the EFL Trophy and Saturday's 1-0 league victory over fellow strugglers Coventry but Caldwell now takes charge ahead of the visit of AFC Wimbledon at the weekend.