Wigan Athletic mourns passing of goalkeeping coach Kevin Miller at 57
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Wigan Athletic has announced the sudden death of goalkeeping coach Kevin Miller at 57, occurring before a scheduled press conference on September 17. Miller joined Wigan this summer, reuniting with manager Gary Caldwell, a longtime colleague from Exeter City. The club expressed deep sorrow over his passing, highlighting his skills and positive influence on the team. Wigan Athletic currently resides in the third tier of English football and has struggled early in this season, sitting second bottom in League One with one win from six matches. They will face Wycombe in their next fixture.
- •Kevin Miller passed away suddenly at 57 years old.
- •He joined Wigan Athletic this summer to work with Gary Caldwell.
- •Club cancels press conference ahead of Saturday's match against Wycombe.
- •Wigan currently sits second bottom in League One.
- •Miller had over 700 appearances in his playing career.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Wigan announce sudden death of goalkeeping coach Kevin Miller aged 57
"Kevin Miller only joined Wigan in the summer to work alongside close friend and manager Gary Caldwell
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