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Richie Wellens
Richard Paul Wellens (born 26 March 1980) is an English professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is the manager of League Two club Swindon Town. Wellens began his career at Manchester United before signing for Blackpool in 2000, where he went on to win promotion from League Two via the playoffs in 2001. In 2005, he left them to move to Lancashire rivals Oldham Athletic where he made 87 appearances in two seasons at the club. After his spell at Oldham, Wellens made his successful move to Doncaster Rovers in the summer of 2007 where he became an instant fans' favorite, helping the club rise into the Championship for the first time in 50 years. His time at Doncaster came to an end in 2009 after he had helped the club to consolidate their Championship position as he moved to Leicester City. In his time in the Midlands, Wellens made 129 appearances, scoring four goals, and winning the club's Player of the Year in 2011. After a short loan spell with Ipswich Town, Wellens rejoined Doncaster in 2013. He managed Oldham Athletic from September 2017 to June 2018.
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1980-03-26
Birth Place
Manchester, England
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Richie Wellens already looking to next season as Leyton Orient beat Walsall

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens admitted he is already looking forward to next season after his side virtually ensured Football League safety with a 2-0 win at Walsall. Otis Khan, who left Walsall for the O’s in January, came back to haunt his former club by setting up Harry Smith to steer home an early opener and adding a deflected second soon after.
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Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens could keep faith with winning side

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens could name an unchanged team for their League Two clash with Barrow. Orient have found form with back-to-back wins, most recently a 3-0 success against Harrogate. George Ray was an unused substitute in that game on his return from a hamstring injury but defender Tom...
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Leyton Orient name Richie Wellens as new head coach

Richie Wellens has been appointed as League Two Leyton Orient’s new head coach after signing a two-and-a-half-year deal. The former Oldham, Swindon and Salford boss, who was sacked by League One Doncaster in December after a little more than six months in charge, replaces Kenny Jackett following his departure last month.
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Richie Wellens: Doncaster Rovers sack boss after six months in charge

Struggling League One side Doncaster Rovers have sacked boss Richie Wellens after six months in charge. The 41-year-old took over in May but won just three of his 19 league games and leaves with the club 23rd in the table and six points adrift of safety. His last game in...
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Richie Wellens sacked by struggling Doncaster

League One strugglers Doncaster have sacked manager Richie Wellens after just over six months in charge. Wellens, who spent two spells with Rovers as a player, was appointed following the end of last season but Doncaster have won just three of their 19 league games so far and sit 23rd in the table.
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Gary McSheffrey in charge for FA Cup tie after Doncaster dismiss Richie Wellens

Doncaster head into their FA Cup second-round clash against Mansfield without a manager following the departure of Richie Wellens on Thursday. Under-18s coach Gary McSheffrey has been placed in temporary charge after Wellens was relieved of his duties with Rovers having won just three of their 19 League One games so far and sitting 23rd in the table.
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Richie Wellens sacked by Doncaster Rovers after poor start to season

League One strugglers Doncaster have sacked manager Richie Wellens after just over six months in charge. Wellens, who spent two spells with Rovers as a player, was appointed following the end of last season but Doncaster have won just three of their 19 league games so far and sit 23rd in the table.
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Doncaster manager Richie Wellens fined and banned for improper conduct

Doncaster boss Richie Wellens has been given a two-game touchline ban and fined £1,000 for his behaviour following the stoppage-time penalty decision that went against his side in last month’s 2-1 defeat to Plymouth. Wellens, who kicked a water bottle in the direction of Plymouth fans after the decision, admitted...
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Richie Wellens hails Doncaster discipline after win over MK Dons

Richie Wellens hailed the discipline and fighting qualities of his Doncaster side as they bounced back from their midweek thumping to beat high-flying MK Dons 2-1 at the Keepmoat. Rovers suffered a humbling 6-0 defeat at Ipswich four days earlier courtesy of a worrying second-half capitulation. But they responded well...
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