Wigan Athletic: September 2009 Archives

Titus Bramble has told his Wigan teammates their win against Chelsea will count for nothing if they fail to beat Hull on Saturday.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly lining up a January move for unsettled Olympique Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa.

Wigan say they have been unable to finalise a deal for trialist Modeste Mbami, with the midfielder now believed to be heading to Spain.

Wigan are being linked with Scunthorpe keeper Joe Murphy who has already been touted for a switch to Coventry.

Boss Roberto Martinez insists Wigan fully deserved the win over Chelsea and claims Petr Cech's dismissal wasn't a turning point.

Paul Scharner believes Wigan's 3-1 win over Chelsea is a clear sign of the progress being made under Roberto Martinez's management.

Wigan secured three points against a team from the top four at their thirty-fifth attempt in a thrilling encounter against Chelsea.

Jason Scotland and Paul Scharner are pushing for starts against Chelsea after boss Roberto Martinez hinted at changes.

Striker Hugo Rodallega is fully focussed on ending Wigan's poor record against the Big Four - starting this weekend against Chelsea.

Latics manager Roberto Martinez has rejected the chance to sign former Chelsea and Sunderland goalkeeper Jurgen Macho.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is favourite to beat Spanish side Almeria to sign Cameroon midfielder Modeste M'Bami.

Chris Kirkland is backing Wigan to respond in the right way against Chelsea this weekend after Saturday's woeful display at Arsenal.

Sheffield United are taking a look at former Wigan striker Henri Camara as they look to bolstering their attacking options.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will go back in for Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa in January, according to reports.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez slammed his side's non-performance at Arsenal but Titus Bramble insists it's not all doom and gloom.

Two goals from Thomas Vermaelen eased Arsenal to a 4-0 win over Wigan at the Emirates.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed midfielder Olivier Kapo will get the chance to turn his Latics career around.

Wigan midfielder Olivier Kapo returns to the first-team squad for the trip to Arsenal but might only make the bench.

Olivier Kapo is back in first-team contention after coming through a midweek run out for the Latics' reserves.

Roberto Martinez will give trialists Jurgen Macho and Modeste M'Bami another reserve team chance before deciding whether to sign them.

Latics boss Roberto Martinez has insisted Wigan will play to beat Arsenal when the two sides meet at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Wigan are giving a trial to Austrian goalkeeper Jurgen Macho with a view to signing the former Chelsea star.

Jordi Gomez believes Wigan have 'positive' competition for places, which will help the Latics progress this season.

Olivier Kapo will make his comeback from injury in the Wigan reserves' clash with Manchester City on Tuesday evening.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez was encouraged by his side's resolve against West Ham but insists it is still early days for them.

Wigan striker Marlon King is being linked with a loan move to Sheffield United where he stands a better chance of first-team football.

Hugo Rodallega's second-half strike was enough for Wigan who secure their first Premier League win in three games.

Wigan midfielder Jason Koumas is set to shake off hamstring trouble for the home clash with West Ham on Saturday.

Wigan and Stoke are being linked with Mexico striker Guillermo Franco who has already held talks with West Ham.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez admits he has not made his mind up over whether to offer a deal to trialist Modeste M'bami.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez's plans have been hit after Ferrie Bodde claimed he is willing to sign a new contract at Swansea.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez wasted his time pursuing Celtic striker Scott McDonald last week, according to the player's agent.

Wigan have confirmed that Cameroon midfielder Modeste M'bami has been offered a trial with the Latics, with a view to a possible deal.

Wigan are being linked with young Atletico Madrid keeper David de Gea who has been compared to Edwin van der Sar.

Wigan midfielder Jason Koumas has retired from international football after reportedly consulting Latics boss Roberto Martinez.

Roberto Martinez is keen to sign Cameroon international Modeste M'Bami on a free transfer after he left Marseille.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is happy he has largely kept his squad together and has predicted an upturn in fortunes.

Real Valladolid president Carlos Suarez has claimed Wigan failed in a bid to sign midfielder Alvaro Rubio this week.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish insists Barry Ferguson has nothing to prove during his second spell in the Premier League.

Wigan failed in a last-ditch transfer deadline day attempt to sign three new players, chief executive Brenda Spencer has confirmed.

Huw Jenkins has revealed Swansea never had any intention of allowing top target Ferrie Bodde leave for Wigan.

Swansea have rejected another bid from Wigan for midfielder Ferrie Bodde but a loan deal for Celtic's Scott McDonald could be on.

Titus Bramble has told his Wigan teammates their win against Chelsea will count for nothing if they fail to beat Hull on Saturday.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly lining up a January move for unsettled Olympique Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa.

Wigan say they have been unable to finalise a deal for trialist Modeste Mbami, with the midfielder now believed to be heading to Spain.

Wigan are being linked with Scunthorpe keeper Joe Murphy who has already been touted for a switch to Coventry.

Boss Roberto Martinez insists Wigan fully deserved the win over Chelsea and claims Petr Cech's dismissal wasn't a turning point.

Paul Scharner believes Wigan's 3-1 win over Chelsea is a clear sign of the progress being made under Roberto Martinez's management.

Wigan secured three points against a team from the top four at their thirty-fifth attempt in a thrilling encounter against Chelsea.

Jason Scotland and Paul Scharner are pushing for starts against Chelsea after boss Roberto Martinez hinted at changes.

Striker Hugo Rodallega is fully focussed on ending Wigan's poor record against the Big Four - starting this weekend against Chelsea.

Latics manager Roberto Martinez has rejected the chance to sign former Chelsea and Sunderland goalkeeper Jurgen Macho.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is favourite to beat Spanish side Almeria to sign Cameroon midfielder Modeste M'Bami.

Chris Kirkland is backing Wigan to respond in the right way against Chelsea this weekend after Saturday's woeful display at Arsenal.

Sheffield United are taking a look at former Wigan striker Henri Camara as they look to bolstering their attacking options.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will go back in for Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa in January, according to reports.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez slammed his side's non-performance at Arsenal but Titus Bramble insists it's not all doom and gloom.

Two goals from Thomas Vermaelen eased Arsenal to a 4-0 win over Wigan at the Emirates.