Wigan Athletic staff hit by redundancy shock

The playing staff remains unaffected, with a crucial clash against Queens Park Rangers to prepare for on Wednesday night.

But off the field, the club's loyal and hard-working staff - many of whom have been there for years - have been left to pay the price for administration.

Those affected have already begin to react on social media.

* "Early this evening I was told I've been made redundant from my job at the DW Stadium, I truly enjoyed working there and I'm gutted it's come to this I hope our club can get saved this just isn't people's careers it's people's livelihoods #wafc"

* "Family and friends being made redundant at #wafc today, hearts broken for them all. Didn’t think this would ever happen. So cruel, you all deserve answers! How was this allowed to happen?! Something needs to be done."

* "Open invitation to the 36 made redundant today message me please.lets get together I was number 37.the fight begins."

* "Well the news nobody wants to hear ‘Redundancy’ I’ve had a great 8 months at @LaticsOfficial, met some great people and I’m sure #wafc will come back stronger! In the mean time anyone taking on?"