Wigan assistant rejects Coventry

Last updated : 14 February 2008 By Daniel Elwes
Black, who followed Latics boss Steve Bruce to the JJB Stadium in November from Birmingham City, has revealed he was sounded out about a return to the Championship club.

He managed the Sky Blues for six months four years ago before being unceremoniously dumped at the end of the season in favour of Peter Reid.

"I was aware of Coventry's interest but I'm more than happy with the job I'm doing with Steve," he told the Wigan Observer.

"One day I might want to return to management - I don't know if that will happen - but there's a big challenge here first.

"I think I was unlucky to lose my job at Coventry. We were doing all right, averaging two points a game, but people have their choices and make decisions.

"It turned out to be a good thing because I went to Birmingham with Steve and now I'm at Wigan."