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The best Dave Whelan jokes after Wigan resignation

Resigns with immediate effect and hands the role to his 23-year-old grandson.

After making his 23-year-old grandson the chairman of Wigan, there were loads of Dave Whelan jokes following his resignation
RESIGNED: Whelan (Image: Dan Farrimond)

As he hands the role to his 23-year-old grandson, check out the latest Dave Whelan jokes following his resignation as chairman of Wigan Athletic.

Staying true to his word, Whelan steps down after claiming he was “hurt” by his six week ban from football-related activity and £50,000 fine in December for making racist comments related to his appointment of controversial manager Malky Mackay.

After 20 years with the lowly Championship side, the 78-year-old is set to stay on as owner but former chip shop owner David Sharpe will oversee the running of the club.

All the Dave Whelan jokes as he resigns from his role of chairman of Wigan are below:

Dave Whelan has quit as Wigan chairman and appointed his grandson as his successor. "I broke my leg once," said Whelan in a statement.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) March 3, 2015

Dave Whelan, who's not racist, steps down as Wigan Chairman. https://t.co/dEmr1dd0Fe

— Kristian vS Hæhre (@vonstrenginho) March 3, 2015

Dave Whelan resigns to spend more time with all his Jewish and Chinese friends

— Ian Prior (@ianprior) March 3, 2015

That's Dave Whelan, who would never, ever insult a Jewish person. https://t.co/FBooNZjEQV

— Kristian vS Hæhre (@vonstrenginho) March 3, 2015

Breaking News: Blackburn have confirmed Dave Whelan has broken his leg after the cup final #BRFC pic.twitter.com/7KaG0b1byf

— Slow Sports News (@SlowSportsNews) March 3, 2015

23 y.o David Sharpe has been appointed chairman of Wigan FC… I'm 23 and the thing I'm most proud of is a poached egg I made last week #ffs

— Aaron Sargeant (@AzzaSargeant5) March 3, 2015

Dave Whelan hands responsibility (presumably without power) to his grandson: "I've been mulling this for many years." Since the boy's birth?

— Gary Parkinson (@GaryParkinson) March 3, 2015

Dave Whelan steps down! On his good leg, hopefully. #wafc #legBREAKINGNEWS

— Football Burp (@FootballBurp) March 3, 2015

Dave Whelan stepping down at Wigan. Maybe he can focus on his BASEketball team now? https://t.co/bemJEXtzH4

— Ryan Bailey (@RyanJayBailey) March 3, 2015

Dave Whelan isn't a bad person. He's just ignorant. That's all. Let's kick ignorance out of football.

— Rob B. (@_Rob_B) March 3, 2015

Dave Whelan has resigned as Wigan Athletic chairman and has appointed Jim Davidson as his replacement. pic.twitter.com/jlbMqPs3zB

— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) March 3, 2015