New Wigan manager Warren Joyce says 'offer was to good to miss out on'

Warren Joyce says the opportunity to become manager of the Wigan was simply too good to turn down.

And Joyce says he received the full backing of Jose Mourinho when he decided to leave his post as manager of Manchester United U23s.

Joyce was named the new Latics boss on Wednesday evening, following the sacking of Gary Caldwell, and he will take charge for the first time when Wigan host Reading on Saturday.

And Joyce told Sky Sports News HQ: "I think it is a really good opportunity for myself.

"Obviously I have been speaking to the owners and the aims match mine. My gut feeling was they were the type of people I would want to work for and do well for, and leave a legacy that you have left your mark on Wigan.

"The aim is to win every single game we are involved in. Then, you have got the by-product of improving every player at the football club, regardless of what age they are, and also help the community and young payers in and around."

Joyce admitted it had been tough to leave United, adding: "Anybody saying any different would be telling lies.

"You have got a fantastic amount of friends there, a lot of fond memories of the place, but I am not getting any younger and you want to fulfil certain dreams in your life. I think this is a great opportunity.

"I have had numerous opportunities in the past to do things and turned them all down for various reasons. I just felt at the time this was an offer too good to miss out on."

United boss Jose Mourinho apparently agrees and Joyce added: "He gave me some good advice, wished me well and helped really.

"It is just a mark of the people at a club like that. They are so helpful and I think that is why they have been so successful for a long period.

"I have had texts and calls in the last 24 hours, and even prior to it. It is a humbling experience when people take the time out to ring you and now I am just looking forward to the next four years really."