Former Preston North End manager 'front runner' for manager's job in League Two
The club are reportedly set to make an appointment in the next week or so
Ex-Preston North End boss Ryan Lowe is being linked with the Northampton Town job.
The Liverpudlian was sacked by Wigan Athletic in February and reports now claim he is the ‘front runner’ to take over at Sixfields. It is suggested that Lowe impressed in talks with club chiefs and has ‘powered into pole position’ for the job.
Cobblers chairman Kelvin Thomas said last week: “We're down to our last three or four and we'll have a conversation over that, probably next week. Then we'll make a decision and then, hopefully, an announcement.
“If it's not next week, it should be early the week after, that's what I would assume. But we know what direction we want to go in and we're looking forward to getting that finalised and completed."
The Northampton Echo and Chronicle have listed Lowe as one of the candidates to replace Kevin Nolan - who was relieved of his duties two months ago. Also mentioned are Andy Peaks, Chris Hogg, Simon Rusk, Darren Moore, Matt Taylor and Daryl McMahon.
Lowe lasted 11 months in charge of the Latics, guiding them to a 15th placed finish in 2024/25. However, Wigan were 22nd when Lowe was let go. He oversaw 49 games, winning 14, drawing 17 and losing 18.
The 47-year-old was appointed Preston boss in December 2021 and lasted until August 2024. Lowe walked after the Lilywhites’ opening night defeat to Sheffield United. In total he managed 125 PNE games, winning 47, drawing 30 and losing 48.