Wigan Athletic: September 2008 Archives

Steve Bruce has highlighted Wigan's hard-working midfield as one of the key reasons for the Latics recent success.

Lee Cattermole is battling to prove to his fitness for Saturday's clash with his former club Middlesbrough due to a hamstring injury.

Steve Bruce felt referee Steve Bennett was right to award Wigan a penalty in their 2-1 win over north-west neighbours Manchester City.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has been told by Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy to forget about making a move for Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.

Kevin Blackwell has admitted that he is playing the waiting game in his bid to take Wigan midfielder Michael Brown to Sheffield United.

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.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is refusing to rule out a successful Carling Cup campaign after Latics made it into the last 16.

Portsmouth, West Ham and Wigan are on red alert after Ghana defender John Mensah admitted he wants to play in the Premier League.

Michael Brown and Lee Cattermole are set to return for the Latics' Carling Cup clash away to Ipswich on Wednesday night.

Wigan Athletic and Ipswich are interested in Stoke City's out of favour England Under-21 centre-back Ryan Shawcross.

Clubs interested in Emile Heskey will have to pay as much as £10million if they want to sign the Wigan striker in January.

Steve Bruce says he was disappointed Wigan failed to beat Spurs on Sunday after coming away from White Hart Lane with a goalless draw.

Wigan hot-shot Amr Zaki is a major doubt to face Manchester City on Sunday after picking up a calf injury against Spurs.

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.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that Emile Heskey is 'keeping his options open' over his future at the JJB Stadium.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that a permanent deal for Amr Zaki will be in place if the striker 'meets certain criteria.'

Wigan striker Emile Heskey insists he is happy at the JJB - but has not indicated he is ready for talks over a new deal.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has hailed loan striker Amr Zaki as the new Alan Shearer and backed him to score plenty of goals.

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.

Hull have reportedly struck a £3m deal with Wigan to make striker Marlon King's signing a permanent deal.

Wigan have completed the capture of Ghanian international goalkeeper Richard Kingson on a free transfer.

Steve Bruce has raid his former club Birmingham in order to add to his scouting network, with Bernard Paintain joining the Latics.

Lee Cattermole feels he made a good move this summer as he believes Wigan are a better side than his former club Middlesbrough.

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 boss Steve Bruce is resigned to losing Emile Heskey but has lined up a replacement in Middlesbrough's Mido.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has ruled out allowing midfielder Michael Brown to rejoin former club Sheffield United.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has admitted he fears losing striker Emile Heskey on a free transfer next summer after unwanted interest.

Paul Scharner is set to return to the Latics side against Sunderland after proving his fitness for Austria this week.

Latics loan man Antoine Sibierski says he could extend his loan spell at Norwich City after his stint ends at Christmas.

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.

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.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce says Antoine Sibierski still has a future at the JJB Stadium but will leave the decision down to the player.

Aston Villa are being linked with a £6million raid on Wigan for Emile Heskey as soon as the transfer window opens in January.

Daniel De Ridder has stressed his desire to secure a regular start for Wigan following his summer switch from Birmingham City.

Steve Bruce claims the majority of Premier League managers are envious of his working relationship with Wigan chairman Dave 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.

Steve Bruce is close to securing a deal for Ghana keeper Richard Kingson, who is available as a free agent.

Steve Bruce believes Wigan can benefit from Kevin Kilbane and Paul Scharner playing for their countries this week.

Stoke missed out on Wigan striker Henri Camara this week after Man Utd starlet Fraizer Campbell's loan switch to Latics fell through.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce admits new striker Amr Zaki now has the perfect platform to build on after four goals in four games.

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 Kevin Kilbane is considering playing for Ireland on Saturday - wearing a 'Phantom of the Opera'-style protective mask.

Manchester United have insisted they have no intention of letting Wigan target Fraizer Campbell leave Old Trafford on a permanent basis

Carlo Nash, Antoine Sibierski and Rachid Bouaouzan were all on the move from Wigan before the transfer window closed.

Wigan fought of late interest from Aston Villa to keep Emile Heskey at the JJB Stadium with Steve Bruce determined to keep the striker.

Steve Bruce has admitted that he does not expect to do any business for Wigan on the incoming or outgoing front on Monday.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed that striker Mido will not be joining Wigan before Monday night's transfer deadline.