Malky Mackay insists he is "absolutely not racist" after being presented to the media as Wigan's new manager today.
Chairman Dave Whelan made the controversial appointment this afternoon despite a string of allegedly racist, sexist, homphobic and anti-semitic messages sent by Mackay during his time as Cardiff manager.
Malky Mackay insists he is "absolutely not racist" after being presented to the media as Wigan's new manager today.
Chairman Dave Whelan made the controversial appointment this afternoon despite a string of allegedly racist, sexist, homphobic and anti-semitic messages sent by Mackay during his time as Cardiff manager.
The Scot was close taking over at Crystal Palace in August before the messages were made public, and his job offer was withdrawn.
"I made mistakes, I'm absolutely not racist," he told reporters.
"I would ask people to judge me as they see me. I have made mistakes. I hope going forward the people of Wigan see me as I am."
The Cardiff City Supporters Trust has decided to withdraw former manager Malky Mackay's honorary membership
Anti-racism group Kick It Out have criticised Wigan's decision hire former Cardiff manager Malky Mackay.
Wigan have appointed Malky Mackay as their new manager despite concerns about text messages he sent during his time at Cardiff.