Career Timeline of Ryan Lowe: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Ryan Lowe built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Ryan Lowe is an English professional football coach and former player. He currently manages Wigan Athletic, a team in EFL League One. His career transitioned from playing professional football to coaching, highlighting his continued involvement in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 2017: Return to Bury as Player-Coach

In January 2017, Ryan Lowe rejoined Bury as a player-coach.

October 2017: Appointed Caretaker-Manager of Bury

In October 2017, Ryan Lowe was appointed caretaker-manager of Bury following the sacking of manager Lee Clark, taking charge for Bury's FA Cup first-round tie.

January 2018: Second Caretaker-Manager Appointment at Bury

In January 2018, Ryan Lowe was appointed caretaker-manager for the second time after Chris Lucketti was sacked, with Ryan Kidd as his assistant, remaining in the role until the end of the season.

March 2018: Retirement from Playing

In March 2018, Ryan Lowe ended his playing career to concentrate on management and coaching, with his last match as a player being for Bury against Bristol Rovers on March 30, 2018.

May 2018: Appointed Full-Time Manager of Bury

In May 2018, Ryan Lowe was appointed as the full-time manager of Bury on a two-year contract following their relegation. He oversaw significant player transfers to prepare for the 2018–19 season.

May 2018: Offered Full-Time Manager Position

In May 2018, despite their relegation to League Two, Bury offered Ryan Lowe the position of full-time manager on a two-year contract.

June 2019: Takes Over at Plymouth Argyle

On June 5, 2019, Ryan Lowe left Bury to take over at newly relegated Plymouth Argyle.

June 2019: Appointed Manager of Plymouth Argyle

On June 5, 2019, Ryan Lowe was announced as the manager of Plymouth Argyle.

December 2021: Appointed Manager of Preston North End

Immediately following his departure from Plymouth, on December 7, 2021, Ryan Lowe was appointed manager of Championship side Preston North End.

December 2021: Resigns as Plymouth Manager

On December 7, 2021, Ryan Lowe resigned as the manager of Plymouth, with the club sitting fourth in League One.

August 2024: Departure from Preston North End

On August 12, 2024, Ryan Lowe left Preston North End by mutual consent after just one game of the 2024–25 season.

March 2025: Appointment as Wigan's Head Coach

In March 2025, Ryan Lowe was appointed as the head coach of Wigan Athletic, a League One side.

March 2025: Appointed Wigan Athletic Head Coach

On March 12, 2025, Ryan Lowe was appointed as the head coach of League One side Wigan Athletic on a three-and-a-half year contract.

April 2025: Red Card and First Win as Manager

In April 2025, Ryan Lowe received a red card after angry exchanges during a game against Bolton Wanderers. Later in the month, on April 18, 2025, Lowe secured his first win as manager with Wigan Athletic, defeating his former club Shrewsbury Town 1-0.