Higgins dismisses Wigan speculation

Coleraine head coach Ruaidhri Higgins has dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant manager's job at League One club Wigan Athletic.

The Bannsiders boss is among a number of names touted as taking over from Ryan Lowe, who was dismissed by the Latics following a 6-1 defeat to Peterborough United at the weekend.

However, speaking to the media after guiding Coleraine to a dramatic late win over Portadown on Tuesday night, the Limavady man claimed there was no substance to the rumours.

"My phone's been hopping for the last day or two, just from people sending me stuff," he said.

"Listen, there's nothing in it.

"I'm in this job six or seven months. I've a brilliant owner, I have a brilliant chief executive, brilliant staff and players.

"The club's going in the right direction and I'm so happy here - it's the happiest I've been in a long time.

"As I said, there's nothing in it and I can't wait to get going again on Saturday.

"My full focus is on this football club and trying to fulfill our potential for the club and this team," he added.

"As I said, there's nothing to report whatsoever."