Wigan Athletic Academy Manager - Jake Campbell ("We Give Players Time To Develop") - Episode 35

On episode 35, I’m joined by Jake Campbell who is the Academy Manager of EFL League One side Wigan Athletic.

Jake tells me that the academy has a policy of recruiting and retaining a small number of players throughout the age groups ⚽️

The club aims to try and bring as many players as they can through from pre-academy to First Team.

Full Episode: Friday September 11th 2026