Chris Hutchings is in line to make an amazing comeback at Wigan Athletic.

The Mail on Sunday says Hutchings could return to the JJB as Paul Jewell's assistant manager.

Jewell, who returned from a golfing holiday in Dubai yesterday, is ready to end his self-imposed exile from the game and would respond to any approach from Wigan chairman Dave Whelan. The word is, if Jewell does return, Hutchings, sacked just last week, would be his No 1 choice to be his No 2.