Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes Malky Mackay deserves the chance to atone for his errors after being appointed as Wigan boss.

Mackay, the subject of an ongoing FA probe into racist, sexist and homophobic text messages sent during his time at Cardiff, was installed as new Latics boss on Wednesday.

The Scot is the third manager to take the reins at the DW Stadium since Martinez left for Everton after overseeing the club's stunning FA Cup success in 2013.

Martinez, who spent four seasons with the Latics, said: "If there is an investigation, until it is concluded, whatever the talk is, it is unnecessary.

"We all make mistakes and the opportunity now is for Wigan to get back to trying to win games.

"Malky has a really good record on getting teams out of the Championship and I wish them the very best of luck."

QPR manager Harry Redknapp is also pleased to see Mackay back in the game.

He said: "I am sure his life has been hell for the last few months.

"He has made a mistake but lots of people make mistakes in life - half the people who judge him have probably made more mistakes."

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce also had no issues with Mackay's appointment.

Allardyce said: "It's all around chairman Dave Whelan thinking that he is the man for the job - full stop."