Wigan Athletic: October 2008 Archives

Steve Bruce is demanding his stuttering Wigan players go "back to basics" to end an alarming four-game losing sequence.

Steve Bruce will turn to prolific Monterrey striker Humberto Suazo to soften the loss of either Emile Heskey or Amr Zaki, say reports.

Steve Bruce has slammed his side for the defeat at Fulham and says the display was "possibly the worst since he's been at the club".

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is reportedly ready to launch a bid to sign Lokomotic Moscow defender and Bosnia captain Emir Spahic.

Andrew Johnson notched up his first two goals of the season as Fulham beat fellow strugglers Wigan 2-0 at Craven Cottage.

Jason Koumas has urged his Wigan team-mates to rediscover their form from the end of last season to get through this current bad run.

Skipper Mario Melchiot and Antonio Valencia will return for Wednesday's trip to Fulham as Wigan aim to end a run of three defeats.

Assistant manager Eric Black has revealed forgotten man Erik Edman is "right on course" to make his Wigan comeback.

Star striker Emile Heskey has revealed he has still not made his mind up about whether to stay at Wigan.

Ryan Taylor is being tipped to head out of the JJB Stadium on loan before the end of October, in order to gain some match fitness.

Steve Bruce has admitted that he faces a fight to keep Emile Heskey, with the Wigan striker being strongly linked with Aston Villa.

Gabriel Agbonlahor further staked his England claims with a man-of-the-match display in Aston Villa's victory over Wigan at the JJB.

Striker Amr Zaki has ruled out the possibility of leaving Wigan and says he is happy he opted to move to the JJB in the summer.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce insists goalscoring sensation Amr Zaki still has to prove himself during the long British winter.

Wigan left-back Erik Edman is set for a run-out in the reserves in the next couple of weeks, according to assistant Eric Black.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce admits he does not have first refusal on loan striker Amr Zaki who is reportedly a Man City target.

Dutchman Daniel De Ridder is aiming to become a first-team regular for Wigan after making his first Premier League start at Liverpool.

Wigan's hopes of keeping hold of Emile Heskey have been boosted after reports the striker's wage demands could scupper a move elsewhere

Wigan could face competition from Manchester City and Liverpool in the race to sign highly-rated striker Amr Zaki permanently.

Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has slammed referee Alan Wiley for sending off Antonio Valencia in Saturday's defeat at Liverpool.

Rafa Benitez has confirmed he could make a move for Wigan's on-loan striker Amr Zaki after Saturday's double against Liverpool.

El Zamalek have confirmed that Manchester City will hold talks with the Egyptian club over the transfer of Wigan loan ace Amr Zaki.

Dirk Kuyt's second goal five minutes from time gave Liverpool all three points against 10-man Wigan in a storming finish at Anfield.

Rafael Benitez has refused to be drawn on speculation linking Liverpool with a return offer for Wigan striker Emile Heskey.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has warned Emile Heskey he will not be guaranteed a shirt back at his old club Liverpool.

Amr Zaki has a torn calf muscle and could miss the Premier League trip to Liverpool on Saturday, manager Steve Bruce has confirmed.

Emile Heskey has opened the door for a January move back to Liverpool after confirming he wants to play in the Champions League.

Wigan will continue scouring the globe for fresh talent after boss Steve Bruce revamped the club's scouting network.

Wigan striker Amr Zaki has been shortlisted for the 2008 African Player of the Year award along with fellow Egyptian Mohamed Aboutrika.

Steve Bruce has denied falling out with Paul Scharner, despite the Wigan star's claim that his manager 'resents' him.

Egypt striker Amr Zaki says Wigan have rolled out the red carpet to help him settle in the north west better than he did in Russia.

Wigan striker Amr Zaki is facing a spell on the sidelines after missing Egypt's latest game with a torn calf muscle.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce claims Latics should be in the top half of the table on the basis of their performances this season.

Wigan owner Dave Whelan has rejected calls for a salary cap but wants measures introduced to limit debt in the Premier League.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is confident he can keep hold of striker Amr Zaki and make his loan deal permanent.

Wigan defender Paul Scharner admits his return to international football has caused a rift with boss Steve Bruce.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey has ruled out a January move away from the JJB as rival clubs ponder bids for the target man.

Wilson Palacios says Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce will have the squad feeling positive and prepared to bounce back at Anfield.

Latics defender Ryan Taylor admits he has to return to action soon if he is to earn a new contract at the JJB Stadium.

Steve Bruce has dismissed reports Wigan have already agreed a deal to sell Wilson Palacios to his old club Manchester United.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says he will do all he can to keep Antonio Valencia after revealing Manchester United are interested in him.

Manchester United are eyeing an £18 million move for Wigan midfielder Wilson Palacios, according to reports.

Midfielder Jason Koumas has admitted that he has so far failed to produce his best form since joining the Latics last summer.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce admits he is facing an anxious 10 days while his internationals are away with their respective countries.

Wigan owner Dave Whelan claims he would only willingly sell up if it was in the club's best interests.

Liverpool boss Rafael Bentitez is set to make a move for Wigan's Antonio Valencia in January after failing to sign him in the summer.

Wigan new boy Lee Cattermole has set his team-mates the target of a top-10 finish as he gears up to face former club Middlesbrough.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce insists Wilson Palacios is no diver and says he will never encourage it in his players.

Wigan ace Emile Heskey claims there is more to come from his blossoming partnership with loan striker Amr Zaki.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is braced for January interest in Emile Heskey but fancies his chances of keeping the England international.

Fulham are reportedly considering legal action of their own following last week's independent arbitration ruling against West Ham.

Striker Amr Zaki has revealed that he could be prepared to quit Wigan - despite his sensational start to his career in England.