Wigan Athletic: February 2009 Archives

Frank Lampard's stoppage time winner handed Chelsea a late win to move them up into second with Wigan denied a point at the death.

Wigan duo Daniel de Ridder and Jason Koumas are both doubts for the trip to Chelsea because of thigh injuries.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce looks set to hold loan striker Mido back against Chelsea on Saturday despite the side's recent lack of goals.

Wigan's Michael Brown claims there is no reason why Latics cannot finish the season at the right end of the Premier League.

Wigan defender Titus Bramble has hailed the way his team-mates have reacted to the loss of some important players.

La Liga side Malaga have admitted that Wigan Athletic target Eliseu could leave in the summer if they recieve a suitable offer.

Celtic have snapped up prolific Merseyside schoolboy John Marsden before Wigan Athletic could offer him a pro deal.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is set to sanction a new record £6million move for Ecuador striker Christian Benitez.

Wigan Athletic have joined Everton on the trail of Coventry City's highly-rated young goalkeeper Keiren Westwood.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce insisted Lee Cattermole did not set out to deliberately injure Didier Digard at the Riverside on Saturday.

Middlesbrough's winless run continued as Wigan left the Riverside Stadium with a point in a game of few chances.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce believes Lee Cattermole has what it takes to play for England.

Wigan will on Monday take their case to officials as they try to secure a work permit for South Korean midfielder Won Hee Cho.

Wigan will be without wingers Antonio Valencia and Daniel de Ridder for the trip to Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce has dismissed speculation linking him with Newcastle and branded the rumours 'disrespectful.'

Steve Bruce has admitted that forgotten man Olivier Kapo could feature in the Wigan squad at Middlesbrough on Saturday.

South Korean midfielder Won Hee Cho has been handed a trial by Wigan boss Steve Bruce with a view to a possible permanent deal.

Wigan new boy Ben Watson believes he was right to snub Middlesbrough in favour of a move to Latics instead.

Wigan are reported to be tracking Honduras international Victor Bernardez and could make a summer move for the defender.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has hailed Lee Cattermole as the club's best player this season and also praised Titus Bramble.

Wigan loan star Amr Zaki claims he could be a victim of his own success after hitting a barren run of form in front of goal.

Wigan's Hugo Rodallega says he has settled into life in the north west and not just because of Antonio Valencia and Maynor Figueroa.

Wigan's Lee Cattermole admits Latics need to integrate their new players quickly to stay at the right end of the Premier League.

Steve Bruce has admitted he's already looking to strengthen his side with Wolves' Michael Kightly top of his wish-list.

Steve Bruce has warned Erik Edman that he must bide his time before he is given a chance to shine at Wigan.

Hugo Rodallega and Charles N'Zogbia have promised to show Wigan fans their true potential after Saturday's draw with Fulham.

Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce is set to be without injured duo Antonio Valencia and Mido for the rest of February.

Wigan defender Titus Bramble has warned fans that Latics will remain a selling club for the foreseeable future.

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia could miss the rest of February after suffering a recurrence of his hamstring problem.

Mido wasted a gilt-edged chance to claim maximum points for Wigan in a drab affair as Fulham continued their search for an away win.

Steve Bruce is likely to hand a debut to new signing Charles N'Zogbia and could have Amr Zaki back for the game with Fulham.

Steve Bruce has claimed that it is 'inevitable' that Antonio Valencia will leave the club in the summer with Man Utd interested.

Antoni Valencia's agent has dismissed reports the Latics' star has signed a pre-contract agreement with Manchester United.

Wigan Athletic's record signing Charles N'Zogbia says he is settling in well at his new club and is looking forward to playing.

Striker Hugo Rodallega is aiming to repay the faith Wigan boss Steve Bruce has shown in him by hitting the goals trail at the JJB.

Steve Bruce praised Wigan's staff for the work they put in during the transfer window but warned he is now looking for summer targets.

Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland is happy with the arrival of Charles N'Zogbia and feels the midfielder will add some extra pace to Wigan.

Striker Amr Zaki and winger Antonia Valencia are winning their race to be fit for Wigan's home clash with Fulham on Saturday.

Wigan have completed the signing of Charles N'Zogbia from Newcastle with Ryan Taylor moving in the opposite direction.

Stoke City have signed Wigan's Senegal striker Henri Camara on loan for the rest of the season.

Emmerson Boyce has warned Wigan's new signings that they face a fight to get into the Latics first team from those already at the club.

Frank Lampard's stoppage time winner handed Chelsea a late win to move them up into second with Wigan denied a point at the death.

Wigan duo Daniel de Ridder and Jason Koumas are both doubts for the trip to Chelsea because of thigh injuries.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce looks set to hold loan striker Mido back against Chelsea on Saturday despite the side's recent lack of goals.

Wigan's Michael Brown claims there is no reason why Latics cannot finish the season at the right end of the Premier League.

Wigan defender Titus Bramble has hailed the way his team-mates have reacted to the loss of some important players.

La Liga side Malaga have admitted that Wigan Athletic target Eliseu could leave in the summer if they recieve a suitable offer.

Celtic have snapped up prolific Merseyside schoolboy John Marsden before Wigan Athletic could offer him a pro deal.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is set to sanction a new record £6million move for Ecuador striker Christian Benitez.

Wigan Athletic have joined Everton on the trail of Coventry City's highly-rated young goalkeeper Keiren Westwood.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce insisted Lee Cattermole did not set out to deliberately injure Didier Digard at the Riverside on Saturday.

Middlesbrough's winless run continued as Wigan left the Riverside Stadium with a point in a game of few chances.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce believes Lee Cattermole has what it takes to play for England.

Wigan will on Monday take their case to officials as they try to secure a work permit for South Korean midfielder Won Hee Cho.

Wigan will be without wingers Antonio Valencia and Daniel de Ridder for the trip to Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce has dismissed speculation linking him with Newcastle and branded the rumours 'disrespectful.'

Steve Bruce has admitted that forgotten man Olivier Kapo could feature in the Wigan squad at Middlesbrough on Saturday.