Wigan Athletic has announced the sudden death of Kevin Miller, their goalkeeping coach, at the age of 57. The League One club canceled a planned pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s game against Wycombe to share the news. Miller had joined Wigan during the summer to work with his close friend and manager, Gary Caldwell, after previously collaborating with him at Exeter City, where he served as goalkeeping coach for three and a half years. In a statement, the club expressed that Miller’s time with Wigan was "far too short," but he "quickly became a much-loved and respected member of our first-team staff." They praised his "experience, professionalism, and passion for goalkeeping," as well as his "uplifting personality," which left a lasting impression on everyone he worked with. The club said his sudden passing has "left everyone at the club deeply saddened and devastated" and requested "total privacy for Kevin’s family and friends at this difficult time." Miller had a long playing career that began at Exeter City, where he made over 700 appearances across 20 years. He played in the Premier League and represented several clubs, including Watford, Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, Barnsley, Bristol Rovers, Derby County, Southampton, and Torquay United. Exeter City paid tribute to Miller on their website, calling him "an incredibly popular figure" during his time at St James Park, who earned a place in the hearts of supporters with his performances and commitment to the club. Wigan Athletic, who played in the Premier League for eight seasons after being promoted in 2005 and famously winning the FA Cup in 2013, are currently in the third tier of English football. The club has had a challenging start to the League One season, winning only one of their first six matches. They are currently second from the bottom of the league, with just four points from a possible 18 ahead of Saturday’s home game against Wycombe.