Gary Caldwell has released a statement expressing his great sadness that he was not given the time to finish the job he started at Wigan. Caldwell was sacked by the Sky Bet Championship strugglers after just 18 months in charge at the DW Stadium.The 34-year-old former defender led the Latics to the League One title last season in his first managerial position. However, a poor start to the season saw him pick up just two wins in 14 matches and he paid the price on Tuesday when he was axed with the club second-from-bottom in the table.I am obviously incredibly disappointed to be leaving Wigan Athletic after more than seven years at the club, said Caldwell. No approach for Uniteds Joyce No Wigan approach for Manchester United U21 boss Warren Joyce Having led the team to promotion in my first full season in charge as manager I was hopeful of being given the time necessary to turn results around and so it is with great sadness that I will now not be able to finish the job I started.I am fully aware that the results recently havent been good enough but having not lost by more than one goal all season, I truly believed that we were not far away from getting things right and turning the corner.During my time at the club, both as a player and a manager, Ive experienced some amazing highs and some crushing lows both personally and professionally. However, it is those experiences, both good and bad, that have helped to make my time at the club so special and I will always hold Wigan Athletic close to my heart.As a player, there are a number of moments that will stay with me forever. I will always remember the games at Stoke and Blackburn that led to us staying up in the Premier League as well as beating Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal and scoring the winning goal at Anfield. On top of those great matches, being involved in the squad for the FA Cup Final and then lifting the trophy was a truly magical and proud moment for all of us.There were lows too that were tough to take, including the injuries that I suffered during my playing days as well as relegation from the Premier League. However, I enjoyed every minute and feel lucky to have forged bonds and friendships with team mates and staff alike over the years that will last with me forever. Warburton dismisses Wigan link Mark Warburton is absolutely bemused by reports linking him with the managerial vacancy at Wigan It was Wigan who enabled me to start my coaching career, firstly with the academy before then becoming manager, and I will therefore always hold a huge debt of gratitude to the chairman for giving me the opportunity to become manager and for entrusting me to start rebuilding the club from what was its lowest point in recent history.The celebrations we all enjoyed at Blackpool last season upon getting promoted were fantastic moments and were a reward for all the hard work everyone at the club put in. Following that, I genuinely believe that there is a great squad of players at the club and I am sure they will continue to give everything they have to progress this season. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. From a personal perspective, I am still very young in coaching terms and am hungry to succeed. I believe that all of the experiences of the past 18 months will help me in that quest. Finally, last but definitely not least, a huge thank you to the Latics faithful, whose support over the years has meant the world to me.You can watch Premier League football plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the Mexican Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price! Also See: Ollies predictions LISTEN: EFL weekly podcast WATCH Championship goals Championship news China Jerseys . Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC failed to make the postseason while Montreal Impact fell at the first hurdle losing heavily to Houston Dynamo in the Eastern Conference Knockout Round. 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One starting linebacker was out with an injury and another was ejected early in the game for targeting.Then the eighth-ranked Tigers had a field goal blocked.They managed to overcome all that and beat Vanderbilt 23-16 on Saturday, reminding coach Gus Malzahn of Auburns most successful recent teams.We had some guys that really stepped up and did a super job, Malzahn said after the game. In every year that weve won a lot of games, there has been a game like this where our guys found a way to win.The Tigers (7-2, 5-1 Southeastern Conference, No. 9 CFP) kept alive their hopes of winning the Western Division and staying in playoff contention.With games still ahead at Georgia and at No. 1 Alabama, Auburn still controls its own destiny in the West because Texas A&M, which beat the Tigers, lost to Mississippi State.Quarterback Sean White sat out the first half but came off the bench to lead a second-half comeback. Malzahn declined to disclose the nature of his injury but said he was hurt in a physical game against Mississippi.The biggest question leading up to Saturdays game at Georgia is the status of tailback Kamryn Pettway, who pulled up at the end of a 60-yard run in the fourth quarter, clutching his left leg. Malzahn said the SECs leading rusher obviously pulled something, but his status against the Bulldogs is unknown.No. 2 rusher Kerryon Johnson is still nursing an ankle injury and Malzahn said he was somewhere around 80 percent healthy for the game with Vandy (4-5, 1-4).Linebacker Tre Williams missed the game with an undisclosed injury and Deshaun Davis was ejected in the firstt quarter.dddddddddddd Davis will be available for the Georgia game.Auburns potential game-sealing field goal attempt in the final minutes was blocked by linebacker Zach Cunningham, setting up a Vandy drive into Auburns territory. Josh Holsey picked off Kyle Shurmurs pass to end the last-minute threat.We learned how to fight through adversity in this game, safety Tray Matthews said. Were just growing as a team and continuing to fight through everything, all the obstacles. Im really proud of our team.(The Commodores) came in and fought their butt off but we fought back.Auburns recent history was built on surviving games like this. The 2013 team won the SEC title and made the national championship game with two famous plays: a tipped Hail Mary pass to beat Georgia and a 109-yard return of a missed field goal by Alabama. Cam Newtons 2010 team when Malzahn was offensive coordinator had a big comeback win in the Iron Bowl and won five games by a field goal or less.These Tigers have an awfully long way to go to match those teams feats, but they can win the SEC West with victories over Georgia and Alabama. Holsey likes what he sees so far from a group that has won six straight since starting 1-2.Its the will. Its the will of the team, he said. Its the teammates and the coaching staff. They preach this to us each and every week, that adversitys going to happen and you have to know how to overcome it.Theres a bunch of guys on this team that have a lot of fight in them.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 ' ' '