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Gary Caldwell is in line to take over at Exeter City with the former Wigan and Celtic defender set to replace Matt Taylor at St James Park after he left for Rotherham

Former Wigan and Celtic defender Gary Caldwell is in line to become the next manager of Exeter City.

Caldwell, who made 100 Premier League appearances in his five-year spell at Wigan, has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Matt Taylor at St James Park.

Taylor departed the club after more than four years to take over at Rotherham earlier this month, leaving Grecians chiefs in need of a replacement.

Former Wigan defender Gary Caldwell is in line to become the next manager of Exeter City

Caldwell has been out of work since being dismissed as Hibernian assistant manager in April following the sacking of boss Shaun Maloney.