In March 2017 , Wigan appointed Barrow as caretaker manager for the remainder of the 2016 - 17 season after the sacking of Warren Joyce .
Caretaker manager was unable to prevent relegation .
In March 2017 , Wigan appointed Barrow as caretaker manager for the remainder of the 2016 - 17 season after the sacking of Warren Joyce but he was unable to prevent relegation .