Ryan Lowe

A look at the early favourites for the Wigan Athletic job - with some familiar faces featured.

Ex-Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday men among favourites for EFL job
Ex-Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday men are among the early favourites for the Wigan Athletic job.

Graham Alexander's Bradford City defeated nine-man Wigan Athletic.

Alexander highlights 'intelligent' aspect of Bradford City display

Lee Grant, Manager of Huddersfield Town. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Mood of Town fans turns ugly as weight of history pins down Grant - final word

OPTIONS: Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann (Image: Craig Hawkhead / AHPIX LTD)

Wigan Athletic v Doncaster Rovers: In-form Rovers only getting stronger

Barnsley's Stephen Humphrys. Photo: Tony Johnson.

Why Reds man is 'gutted' ahead of Wigan return - and his message to Latics board

Paul Heckingbottom has landed his first role since his dismissal at Sheffield United. Image: James Gill/Getty Images

Championship club unveil ex-Sheffield United boss as new manager

Mike Marsh coached at Huddersfield Town during the reign of David Wagner. Image: Ed Sykes/Getty Images

Former Huddersfield Town coach departs Championship club

Former Huddersfield Town coach among frontrunners for Preston North End job

THE PRIZE: The League Cup

League Cup second round draw sets up South Yorkshire derby

Brian Barry-Murphy has been linked with the Preston North End vacancy. Image: Lewis Storey/Getty Images

Ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United men on 'shortlist' for EFL role

Former Sheffield United, Barnsley and Leeds United boss 'in frame' for EFL job

Former Huddersfield Town coach and ex-Sheffield United man land caretaker roles

Here are the early BetVictor frontrunners to replace Ryan Lowe at Preston North End.

Former Hull City boss installed as early frontrunner for Championship vacancy

Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe. who has left the Championship club: Photo: Tim Markland/PA Wire

Championship side part company with boss & ex-Owls striker after loss to Blades

Kaine Kesler-Hayden made 15 appearances for Huddersfield Town. Image: Lewis Storey/Getty Images

Championship club confirm signing of former Huddersfield Town defender

Russell Martin led Southampton to a win over Preston North End. Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Southampton boss makes promotion claim after heaping pressure on Leeds United

Huddersfield Town manager André Breitenreiter during the Sky Bet Championship match at Preston North End. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Huddersfield Town chief slams 'unacceptable' defending as Preston pain continues

Preston North End and Hull City shared the spoils. Image: Tim Markland/PA Wire

Play-off hopefuls Preston North End and Hull City draw a blank

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke, pictured on the touchline against Preston. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Farke dedicates win to Anthony - while late penalty leaves PNE chief 'baffled'

Leeds United's Joel Piroe scores the winner from the spot against Preston. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Leeds 2 Preston 1: Last-gasp Piroe delivers huge moment in Whites' season

Danny Rohl, manager of Sheffield Wednesday, celebrates towards the fans following the team's victory at Preston (Picture: Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Marvin Johnson strike delights Danny Rohl and travelling Wednesday army
A clinical first-half strike from Marvin Johnson proved enough as 10-man Sheffield Wednesday edged to a 1-0 victory at Preston.
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Huddersfield Town manager Darren Moore. Picture: PA

Moore's anger at Huddersfield's display v Preston and sympathy with fans

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Middlesbrough's Isaiah Jones scored two first-half goals against Preston. Picture: Will Matthews/PA

Boro on the rise after demolition job on Lilywhites

Duane Holmes, pictured celebrating with Danny Ward after netting in Huddersfield Town's win over Stoke City last August. The midfielder has now joined Championship rivals Preston North End.

Warnock: Holmes' move to Preston will give Terriers transfer 'flexibility'

The 28-year-old is an experienced operator at Championship level. Image: James Chance/Getty Images

Championship club 'weighing up move' for Huddersfield Town midfielder

SECOND COMING: John Fleck scores Sheffield United's second goal against Preston North End at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Blades embracing promotion as they finish home campaign in style

OWL FAN: Referee James Bell

Sheffield Wednesday-supporting referee dropped from crucial promotion match

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Hull City manager Liam Rosenior during the Sky Bet Championship between Stoke City and Hull City at Bet365 Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Hull City and Preston North End share spoils in Championship stalemate

Kaine Kesler-Hayden earned Huddersfield the three points with his winner at Preston (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Kaine Kesler-Hayden caps vital win as siege mentality kicks in for Huddersfield

Huddersfield Town host Preston North End at the John Smith's Stadium on Tuesday evening. Picture: Ashley Allen/Getty Images

Is Huddersfield v Preston on TV? Channel, streaming details and team news

TARGET: Sheffield United assistant manager Stuart McCall

Stuart McCall on Sheffield United's team effort as they look to keep top spot

MIDDLESBROUGH TARGET: Preston North End striker Emil Riis Jakobsen

Middlesbrough target Emil Riis Jakobsen 'subject of £7.5m bid'
Reports in Denmark say an unnamed English club has lodged a £7.5m bid for Middlesbrough target Emil Riis Jakobsen as his agent flew into the country ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline.
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Here are Friday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours

Friday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours

Preston North End host Rotherham United in the Championship on Tuesday night. Picture: Getty Images.

Is Preston North End v Rotherham United on TV? How to watch, team news and form ...

Huddersfield Town manager Danny Schofield (Picture: Richard Sellers/PA)

Danny Schofield 'upset' by manner of Huddersfield Town's Cup defeat to Preston

Huddersfield Town boss Danny Schofield. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Huddersfield Town v Preston: Mahoney hopes to reap rewards from extra training

HEAD COACH: Danny Schofield is exploring the transfer market for new players. Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images

Huddersfield eye new recruits as update provided on injured pair

RYAN LEDSON: Has recovered from a knee problem in time to face Middlesbrough. Picture: Getty Images.

Preston set to welcome key man back against Boro as trio face late fitness calls

BAMBO DIABY: Has joined Preston after returning to football following his two-year ban. Picture: Getty Images.

Former Barnsley defender signs deal with Preston North End after trial period

ATTRACTING INTEREST: Danny Batth. Picture: Getty Images.

Sheffield Wednesday linked with defenders from Preston North End and Stoke City

13th December 2021 - Championship rumours

Monday's Championship rumours

DEFEAT: Preston North End 2-1 Barnsley. Picture: Getty Images.

Preston 2 Barnsley 1: Tykes unable to spoil Ryan Lowe's first game at Deepdale

Consistent: Barnsley goalkeeper Brad Collin. Picture: Getty Images

Preston NE v Barnsley: Reds confidence growing

BAMBO DIABY: The ex-Barnsley defender is reportedly on trial at Preston North End. Picture: Getty Images.

Ex-Barnsley defender training with Preston North End ahead of Championship clash

RYAN LOWE: Has been appointed Preston North End manager. Picture: Getty Images.

Former Sheffield Wednesday player appointed Preston manager

Chris Wilder. Picture: SPORTIMAGE.

Sheffield United will not 'disrespect' Plymouth Argyle, insists Chris Wilder

Championship

Everton look to beat Liverpool to wonderkid striker, Huddersfield Town's stagger...

Bury's Callum Styles, right, pictured in action against Sheffield United (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage).

New Barnsley signing Styles will be loaned back to Bury

Darren Potter of Rotherham (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage)

Rotherham United 3 Bury 2: How the Millers players rated

Crewe's James Jones scores their winning goal. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Crewe 2 Doncaster 1: Rovers must do their homework to prevent blotting copybook

Crewe's James Jones scores their winning goal. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Crewe 2 Doncaster Rovers 1: Jones denies Rovers a deserved point

Mark Duffy of Sheffield United hits the bar in the dying minutes during the EFL Cup Round One match at the Bramall Lane Stadium, Sheffield. (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage)

Sheffield United must learn to win ugly and build early momentum

Leon Clarke of Sheffield United scores the first goal.

Sheffield United 1 Crewe 2: Lowe moment for Blades despite Clarke's opener

Kieran Agard celebrates scoring the Millers' opening goal.

Rotherham 1 Tranmere 1: Millers left frustrated as Moore returns to steal point

Phil Parkinson confronts Tranmere Manager Ronnie Moore at the final whistle

Bradford City 0 Tranmere Rovers 1: Parkinson and Moore clash after shock loss fo...

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Tormented widow snapped over callous threat to treasured gift

Victim Kathleen Gardener

Con men jailed for swindling dementia sufferers

MK Dons 2 Sheffield Wednesday 0: Johnson injury adds to Wednesday woes after Cup...

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Memories of recent Cup feats have Jones dreaming

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Rotherham chase striker as Evans handed cash for January signing

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