Wigan Athletic: September 2008 Archives
Bruce pinpoints hard work
Steve Bruce has highlighted Wigan's hard-working midfield as one of the key reasons for the Latics recent success.
Latics ace in race against time
Lee Cattermole is battling to prove to his fitness for Saturday's clash with his former club Middlesbrough due to a hamstring injury.
Bennett decision correct - Bruce
Steve Bruce felt referee Steve Bennett was right to award Wigan a penalty in their 2-1 win over north-west neighbours Manchester City.
Bruce warned by McCarthy
Wigan manager Steve Bruce has been told by Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy to forget about making a move for Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.
Blackwell stays patient on Brown bid
Kevin Blackwell has admitted that he is playing the waiting game in his bid to take Wigan midfielder Michael Brown to Sheffield United.
Skipper return to boost Latics
Skipper Mario Melchiot is set to return for Wigan's home clash with Man City on Sunday as Emmerson Boyce eyes three points for Latics.
Cup hopes for Latics chief
Wigan boss Steve Bruce is refusing to rule out a successful Carling Cup campaign after Latics made it into the last 16.
Latics alerted by defender
Portsmouth, West Ham and Wigan are on red alert after Ghana defender John Mensah admitted he wants to play in the Premier League.
Latics look to returning hard men
Michael Brown and Lee Cattermole are set to return for the Latics' Carling Cup clash away to Ipswich on Wednesday night.
England Under-21 starlet eyed
Wigan Athletic and Ipswich are interested in Stoke City's out of favour England Under-21 centre-back Ryan Shawcross.
Latics boss admits Heskey conundrum
Clubs interested in Emile Heskey will have to pay as much as £10million if they want to sign the Wigan striker in January.
Bruce wanted more from Spurs
Steve Bruce says he was disappointed Wigan failed to beat Spurs on Sunday after coming away from White Hart Lane with a goalless draw.
Big Zaki concern for Bruce
Wigan hot-shot Amr Zaki is a major doubt to face Manchester City on Sunday after picking up a calf injury against Spurs.
Zaki staying put
Wigan's claims that they have an option to make Amr Zaki's loan move to the JJB a permanent one have been denied by Zamalek.
Bruce hopeful Heskey will remain
Wigan manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that Emile Heskey is 'keeping his options open' over his future at the JJB Stadium.
Bruce hints at permanent deal for Zaki
Wigan manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that a permanent deal for Amr Zaki will be in place if the striker 'meets certain criteria.'
Striker on Wigan future
Wigan striker Emile Heskey insists he is happy at the JJB - but has not indicated he is ready for talks over a new deal.
Zaki hailed as 'new Shearer'
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has hailed loan striker Amr Zaki as the new Alan Shearer and backed him to score plenty of goals.
Rock-bottom Spurs a danger - Kilbane
Kevin Kilbane is expecting a tough game for Wigan on Sunday as he feels rock-bottom Tottenham will be fired up to secure three points.
Striker deal agreed
Hull have reportedly struck a £3m deal with Wigan to make striker Marlon King's signing a permanent deal.
African ace signs up
Wigan have completed the capture of Ghanian international goalkeeper Richard Kingson on a free transfer.
Bruce makes scouting addition
Steve Bruce has raid his former club Birmingham in order to add to his scouting network, with Bernard Paintain joining the Latics.
Midfielder says Latics better than rivals
Lee Cattermole feels he made a good move this summer as he believes Wigan are a better side than his former club Middlesbrough.
Zaki's double aim
Wigan striker Amr Zaki wants to take Cristiano Ronaldo's Premier League golden boot crown this season and also win a cup for Latics.
Wigan target Egyptian striker
Wigan boss Steve Bruce is resigned to losing Emile Heskey but has lined up a replacement in Middlesbrough's Mido.
No Blades return for Brown
Wigan boss Steve Bruce has ruled out allowing midfielder Michael Brown to rejoin former club Sheffield United.
Latics fear Heskey loss
Wigan boss Steve Bruce has admitted he fears losing striker Emile Heskey on a free transfer next summer after unwanted interest.
Star's ankle stands up to testing week
Paul Scharner is set to return to the Latics side against Sunderland after proving his fitness for Austria this week.
Latics striker's City option
Latics loan man Antoine Sibierski says he could extend his loan spell at Norwich City after his stint ends at Christmas.
Bruce close to Kingson swoop
Wigan boss Steve Bruce is set to wrap up the signing of Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson on a deal until the end of the season.
Bruce to slash Blades midfielder loan bid
Steve Bruce is set to block Michael Brown's loan move to Sheffield United because he has a shortage of cover in Wigan's midfield.
Bruce on Sibi future
Wigan boss Steve Bruce says Antoine Sibierski still has a future at the JJB Stadium but will leave the decision down to the player.
O'Neill seeks Emile reunion
Aston Villa are being linked with a £6million raid on Wigan for Emile Heskey as soon as the transfer window opens in January.
De Ridder wants starting spot
Daniel De Ridder has stressed his desire to secure a regular start for Wigan following his summer switch from Birmingham City.
Whelan the ideal chairman - Bruce
Steve Bruce claims the majority of Premier League managers are envious of his working relationship with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan.
Heskey could leave JJB - Whelan
Emile Heskey would be allowed to leave Wigan if he expressed a desire to move on, according to the club's chairman Dave Whelan.
Wigan set to sign Ghana keeper
Steve Bruce is close to securing a deal for Ghana keeper Richard Kingson, who is available as a free agent.
Bruce delighted to see duo play
Steve Bruce believes Wigan can benefit from Kevin Kilbane and Paul Scharner playing for their countries this week.
Potters frustrated in Camara chase
Stoke missed out on Wigan striker Henri Camara this week after Man Utd starlet Fraizer Campbell's loan switch to Latics fell through.
Bruce on Zaki's impact
Wigan boss Steve Bruce admits new striker Amr Zaki now has the perfect platform to build on after four goals in four games.
Heskey offers encouragement
Wigan's Emile Heskey has told Michael Owen and Peter Crouch that hard work is the way to force their way back into the England squad.
Latics star to defy injury
Latics star Kevin Kilbane is considering playing for Ireland on Saturday - wearing a 'Phantom of the Opera'-style protective mask.
Bruce told to look elsewhere in striker search
Manchester United have insisted they have no intention of letting Wigan target Fraizer Campbell leave Old Trafford on a permanent basis
Triple deadline day exits
Carlo Nash, Antoine Sibierski and Rachid Bouaouzan were all on the move from Wigan before the transfer window closed.
Wigan keep hold of star
Wigan fought of late interest from Aston Villa to keep Emile Heskey at the JJB Stadium with Steve Bruce determined to keep the striker.
No big moves for Latics
Steve Bruce has admitted that he does not expect to do any business for Wigan on the incoming or outgoing front on Monday.
No Latics go for Mido - Southgate
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed that striker Mido will not be joining Wigan before Monday night's transfer deadline.

