He managed Wigan from 1970 to 1972, making 73 Northern Premier League appearances for the club, and guided them to a league title and an FA Cup run, which ended with a narrow defeat to Manchester City at Maine Road.
He oversaw Wigan from 1970 to 1972, making 73 Northern Premier League appearances for the club, and led them to a league championship and an FA Cup campaign, which concluded with a narrow loss to Manchester City at Maine Road.