Wigan Athletic: March 2009 Archives

Steve Bruce is jetting out to South America and hopes to meet Ecuador striker Cristian Benitez - his top summer transfer target.

Wigan's Emmerson Boyce is urging his team-mates to maintain their proud defensive record between now and the end of the season.

Wigan striker Amr Zaki is set to miss three weeks because of a hamstring problem suffered on international duty.

Amr Zaki believes Wigan will be unable to turn his loan deal into a permanent one after El Zamalek asked for £12million.

Croatia striker Ivan Klasnic claims he does not know anything about interest from Wigan who have been linked with the 29-year-old.

Latics chairman Dave Whelan has promised to back Steve Bruce with transfer funds if he leads the club to the Europa League.

Wigan have rejected a £1million shirts sponsorship deal and are to rename their stadium after chairman Dave Whelan's new company.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is assessing teenage Maltese striker prospect Jean Paul Farrugia - currently on trial at the club.

Paul Scharner has hinted he could leave Wigan Athletic if they fail to qualify for Europe this season.

Steve Bruce claims his Wigan side deserved to defeat Hull 1-0 on Sunday and complete their first Premier League double of the season.

Steve Bruce is hoping scans will show Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia did not pick up a serious knee injury in the win against Hull City.

Ben Watson's late winner sees Steve Bruce's Wigan side climb into 7th place and stay on target for a European berth next season.

Steve Bruce has indicated that Wigan are to offer new contracts to Titus Bramble and Emmerson Boyce in the next few weeks.

Amr Zaki and Hugo Rodallega will fight it out to join Mido in Wigan's attack for the visit of Hull if Steve Bruce opts to go 4-4-2.

Wigan have rubbished claims they are now ready to take legal action against West Ham over the settlement of the Carlos Tevez affair.

Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland is urging England coach Fabio Capello to call up team-mate Titus Bramble.

Steve Bruce is hoping to open new contract talks with defender Titus Bramble who has just 18 months remaining on his present deal.

Latics chairman Dave Whelan has revealed he will not hold talks about on-loan striker Amr Zaki's future until the summer.

Chris Kirkland is still focused on achieving guaranteed Premier League safety for Wigan before looking at a European spot.

Steve Bruce singled out Ben Watson for praise after Wigan's 2-1 win at Sunderland and he says the midfielder is a 'bargain buy'.

Keeper Chris Kirkland believes his Wigan team-mate Titus Bramble's performances this season warrant him a place in the England squad.

Steve Bruce is targeting a place in next season's UEFA Europa League by guiding his Wigan side to a seventh place finish in the league.

Two first-half goals were enough to earn Wigan their first win since January against a Sunderland side that were very below par.

Wigan are believed to be lining up a bid to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Ze Roberto, who is out of contract this summer.

Wigan forward Antoine Sibierski will miss the trip to Sunderland on Saturday through injury while Lee Cattermole is suspended.

French sides Lens and Marseille are being linked with Wigan loan striker Amr Zaki if Latics decide against signing the Egyptian.

Steve Bruce says Lee Cattermole will be missed by Wigan when serving a four-game ban but says 'he let himself down' with the red card.

Steve Bruce says new signing Won Hee Cho will be given time to settle in at Wigan and might not reach his best form until next season.

Paul Scharner and Ben Watson are set to fight it out for banned Lee Cattermole's midfield spot when Wigan travel to Sunderland.

Titus Bramble feels Wigan's break from action will boost them for the trip to Sunderland as Steve Bruce will have a near full squad.

Lee Cattermole won't be in action for Wigan again for another eight weeks after being handed a four-game suspension.

South Korean star Cho Won-hee could make his Wigan debut this weekend with Steve Bruce impressed by the midfielder.

Steve Bruce has revealed that January signing Hugo Rodallega is closing in on a regular starting place in the Wigan attack.

Wigan have been boosted by the news South Korean midfielder Cho Won-hee has been granted a work permit to complete his move to the JJB.

Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland thinks team-mate Titus Brambles deserves an England call-up after his recent displays for Latics.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce had no complaints with Lee Cattermole's red card against West Ham but slammed referee Stuart Attwell's display.

Carlton Cole scored the only goal which proved enough for West Ham before seeing red along with Lee Cattermole at the JJB.

Winger Antonio Valencia and striker Mido are both back to boost Wigan for Wednesday's visit of West Ham.

Steve Bruce has backed Olivier Kapo to win over Latics fans and prove his worth for Wigan in the remainder of the season.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is believed to be keen on Marseille midfielder Modeste M'Bami and could make a move for him in the summer.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is said to be interested in Nigerian keeper Vincent Enyeama but faces a battle with Hull to land him.

Steve Bruce could face an FA probe into his 'small club stigma' comments about refereeing decisions at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Steve Bruce is jetting out to South America and hopes to meet Ecuador striker Cristian Benitez - his top summer transfer target.

Wigan's Emmerson Boyce is urging his team-mates to maintain their proud defensive record between now and the end of the season.

Wigan striker Amr Zaki is set to miss three weeks because of a hamstring problem suffered on international duty.

Amr Zaki believes Wigan will be unable to turn his loan deal into a permanent one after El Zamalek asked for £12million.

Croatia striker Ivan Klasnic claims he does not know anything about interest from Wigan who have been linked with the 29-year-old.

Latics chairman Dave Whelan has promised to back Steve Bruce with transfer funds if he leads the club to the Europa League.

Wigan have rejected a £1million shirts sponsorship deal and are to rename their stadium after chairman Dave Whelan's new company.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is assessing teenage Maltese striker prospect Jean Paul Farrugia - currently on trial at the club.

Paul Scharner has hinted he could leave Wigan Athletic if they fail to qualify for Europe this season.

Steve Bruce claims his Wigan side deserved to defeat Hull 1-0 on Sunday and complete their first Premier League double of the season.

Steve Bruce is hoping scans will show Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia did not pick up a serious knee injury in the win against Hull City.

Ben Watson's late winner sees Steve Bruce's Wigan side climb into 7th place and stay on target for a European berth next season.

Steve Bruce has indicated that Wigan are to offer new contracts to Titus Bramble and Emmerson Boyce in the next few weeks.

Amr Zaki and Hugo Rodallega will fight it out to join Mido in Wigan's attack for the visit of Hull if Steve Bruce opts to go 4-4-2.

Wigan have rubbished claims they are now ready to take legal action against West Ham over the settlement of the Carlos Tevez affair.

Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland is urging England coach Fabio Capello to call up team-mate Titus Bramble.

Steve Bruce is hoping to open new contract talks with defender Titus Bramble who has just 18 months remaining on his present deal.

Latics chairman Dave Whelan has revealed he will not hold talks about on-loan striker Amr Zaki's future until the summer.

Chris Kirkland is still focused on achieving guaranteed Premier League safety for Wigan before looking at a European spot.

Steve Bruce singled out Ben Watson for praise after Wigan's 2-1 win at Sunderland and he says the midfielder is a 'bargain buy'.