Former Wigan defender Matt Carragher has died aged 40.
Port Vale, who Carragher signed for from the Latics in 1997, revealed he passed away peacefully after losing his battle with cancer.
Wigan coach Graham Barrow said: “It’s a real shock to hear the news, he’s gone too young, it’s really sad and our thoughts are with his family and friends.
“I remember Matty as a really good young player, who came through the ranks under David Crompton and in those days we relied on the players we either produced ourselves or brought in at a young age who were released from other clubs.
Carragher came through the ranks at Wigan and made his debut in a 6-3 win over Chester City in 1993, aged 17.
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He won the Football League Third Division title in 1997.
