Last updated: 14:25, July 5, 2009

Wigan Athletic news

Wigan have only been in the football league for 30 years after they were elected into the old division four in 1978 but have made rapid progress since and are now a proud Premiership club.

The Latics, as they are known, struggled in the lower divisions after gaining entry into the league but their fortunes changed in 1995 when millionaire owner Dave Whelan took charge.

Whelan pumped cash into the club and along with manager Paul Jewell helped Wigan take Wigan into the Premiership where they have been for the last three seasons.

Jewell left the club in the summer of 2007 and Wigan are now managed by former Birmingham boss Steve Bruce, who took over the reigns from Chris Hutchings just two months into last season.

Wigan share their 25,000 capacity JJB Stadium with the rugby league club Wigan Warriors after leaving their former home Springfield Park.

Prominent players in the squad for 2008/09 season include: Emile Heskey, Jason Koumas, Amr Zaki and Lee Cattermole, while heroes of the past include Mike Newell, Leighton Baines and Nathan Ellington.

Roberto ready to pull plug

Wigan look ready to end their interest in Spanish duo Raul Tamudo and Albert Crusat unless the deals go through this week.
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Martinez firm over youngster

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has signalled his intention to keep highly-rated Lee Cattermole at the DW Stadium.
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Bramble link loses lustre

Wigan centre-half Titus Bramble is not understood to be a target for Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill.
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Bramble targeted by Prem rivals

Aston Villa being linked with a £3.5million player-plus-cash bid to take Wigan's central defender Titus Bramble to Villa Park.
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Latics swoop for midfielder

Wigan have completed the signing of Honduras midfielder Hendry Thomas, who pens a three-year-deal at the DW Stadium.
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Black Cats target Cat

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is ready to make a move for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole but the Latics are hesitant to sell.
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Latics ace replaces Ronaldo

Manchester United have completed the signing of Antonio Valencia from Wigan for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.
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Spanish striker move stalls

Latics boss Roberto Martinez is desperate to beat Premier League rivals to the signing of Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo.
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Striker will be a hit - Martinez

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has backed Hugo Rodallega to take the Premier League by storm next season.
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Crusat on Latics move

Almeria midfielder and Wigan target Albert Crusat has admitted he would be interested in a move to the Premier League.
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Valencia downpayment dismay

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to close a deal with Wigan for Antonio Valencia for a fee less than the Latics' £18 million asking price.
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Roberto to add another dimension

Manager Roberto Martinez is targeting 'unpredictable' signings after assessing the strengths of his Wigan squad.
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Chairboys land Latics midfielder

Wycombe have confirmed the capture of young Wigan Athletic midfielder Lewis Montrose on a two-year deal.
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Wigan could land United ace

It's understood that Manchester United could offer Nani as part of the deal to sign winger Antonio Valencia from Wigan this summer.
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Valencia set for decision time

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia looks set to decide whether or not to join Man Utd next week once he returns from holiday.
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