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Dave Whelan steps down as Wigan Athletic chairman

Wigan Athletic have confirmed that Chairman Dave Whelan has resigned his position as Chairman of the football club, with immediate effect. In a statement on the club's website they announced Mr Whelan’s grandson David Sharpe will take over the role.

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Dave Whelan steps down as Wigan Athletic chairman

Dave Whelan Credit: Press Association

Wigan Athletic have confirmed that Chairman Dave Whelan has resigned his position as Chairman of the football club, with immediate effect.

In a statement on the club's website they announced Mr Whelan’s grandson David Sharpe will take over the role.

Last year Dave Whelan was fined £50,000 by the Football Association and banned from all football activity for six weeks following remarks he made regarding Jewish and Chinese people.

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