Bristol Rovers legend Rickie Lambert has taken his first steps in coaching after being appointed as youth development phase coach at Wigan Athletic.
Lambert has joined the Latics academy to work with the next generation of talent from ages 13-16 and was part of the staff for the triumph in the Professional Development League Cup final against Peterborough United over the weekend. A brace from Reece Greenhalgh and Elijah Igiehon secured a 3-1 victory over the Posh.
The 41-year-old retired in 2017 after 712 professional appearances for, most notably, the Gas, Stockport County, Rochdale, Southampton, Liverpool and England and has various business interests on Merseyside.
