Wigan Athletic: October 2009 Archives

A hat-trick by Aruna Dindane helped Portsmouth wrap up a vital 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic at Fratton Park.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says he would never have signed jailed striker Marlon King if he had known about his past misdemeanours.

Wigan will be without Maynor Figueroa for their trip to Portsmouth on Saturday as he recovers from a knee injury.

Chris Kirkland has insisted he will not need corrective surgery for a finger injury as he prepares to face Portsmouth at the weekend.

Roberto Martinez has revealed he has phoned Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson to clarify comments attributed to him this week.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has denied saying the FA are afraid of punishing Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Roberto Martinez has hailed 'arrogant' hitman Hugo Rodallega as effective even when he's not scoring for Latics.

Wigan are facing stiff competition for the signature of Roberto Canella after he helped Sporting Gijon get a draw against Real Madrid.

Striker Hugo Rodallega was singled out for special praise by Wigan boss Roberto Martinez after his brace in the 3-1 win at Burnley.

Roberto Martinez claims the medial knee ligament injury suffered by Maynor Figueroa at Burnley is likely to keep him out for weeks.

Latics boss Roberto Martinez is worried Maynor Figueroa could be out for several months after he was injured at Burnley.

A clinical Wigan Athletic put Burnley to the sword despite the home side taking the lead in the opening five minutes.

Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland and midfielder Paul Scharner are battling to recover from injury ahead of Wigan's game at Burnley on Saturday

Captain Mario Melchiot has told Wigan that beating the Premier League's smaller teams is key to them being successful this season.

Chris Kirkland is still a major doubt for Wigan ahead of Saturday's Lancashire derby against Burnley after dislocating a finger.

Roberto Martinez has told his Wigan players they must be fully focused if they are to beat Burnley at the weekend.

Boss Roberto Martinez is refusing to rule out a January bid to bring Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey back to Wigan.

Roberto Martinez has admitted he is fearing the worst as he waits for fitness news on injured goalkeeper Chris Kirkland.

Austrian star Paul Scharner is winning his battle to be fit in time for Wigan's game at Burnley on Saturday.

Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland is sweating on the seriousness of the finger problem he suffered against Manchester City.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez felt his side's performance in the draw with Man City was worthy of all three points on Sunday afternoon.

Martin Petrov's second half strike secured ten-man Manchester City a point in a 1-1 draw at Wigan.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez will check on the fitness of his international brigade before naming his side to face Man City.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez insists Emile Heskey is an Aston Villa player and has played down talk of a move for the striker.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has sent scouts out to worldwide destinations as he steps up his search for new talent.

Roberto Martinez is hoping his international stars return ready for action, with Manchester City the next test for the Latics.

Out-of-favour Wigan striker Marlon King is being linked with a loan switch to Championship outfit QPR.

Dave Whelan says Wigan could be interested in taking Emile Heskey back if the striker leaves Aston Villa in January.

Roberto Martinez believes Jason Scotland can have a bright future in the Premier League, despite already reaching the age of 30.

Wigan are set to battle it out with Bolton for the signature of Matthew Kilgallon, whose future at Sheffield United is in doubt.

Wigan target Raul Tamudo has been backed by his team-mate David Garcia as he continues to be frozen out at Espanyol.

Olivier Kapo is convinced he still has a role to play in Wigan's future and the midfielder is prepared to wait for a chance to impress.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has defended his decision to allow Lee Cattermole to leave the club last year for Wigan.

Wigan new boy James McCarthy admits he is "frustrated" over his lack of first-team football but will wait for his big chance.

Wigan are lining up a move for Sporting Gijon left-back Roberto Canella amid fresh rumours that Maynor Figueroa is off to Sunderland.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez insists he has not fallen out with Paul Scharner - who he calls a 'great professional'.

Wigan are interested in Bolivian wonderkid Samuel Galindo, but face an uphill struggle to sign the tall, teenage playmaker.

Boss Roberto Martinez felt his Wigan side were taught a "big lesson" in concentration during the 2-1 defeat at Hull.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has no problem with Paul Scharner's angry reaction to be substituted at Hull in the 2-1 defeat.

Hull eased the pressure on boss Phil Brown after collecting their third win of 2009 against an inconsistent Wigan outfit.

Roberto Martinez has told under-fire Hull boss Phil Brown he can expect no favours as Wigan prepare to face the Tigers.

Jason Scotland is set to keep his place in attack against Hull on Saturday as Wigan bid for a second successive victory.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez insists his side will not have a hangover from their win against Chelsea when they travel to Hull.

Free agent Modeste M'Bami claims he was unable to agree terms with Wigan as he closes in on a switch to Spanish side Almeria.

A hat-trick by Aruna Dindane helped Portsmouth wrap up a vital 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic at Fratton Park.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says he would never have signed jailed striker Marlon King if he had known about his past misdemeanours.

Wigan will be without Maynor Figueroa for their trip to Portsmouth on Saturday as he recovers from a knee injury.

Chris Kirkland has insisted he will not need corrective surgery for a finger injury as he prepares to face Portsmouth at the weekend.

Roberto Martinez has revealed he has phoned Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson to clarify comments attributed to him this week.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has denied saying the FA are afraid of punishing Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Roberto Martinez has hailed 'arrogant' hitman Hugo Rodallega as effective even when he's not scoring for Latics.

Wigan are facing stiff competition for the signature of Roberto Canella after he helped Sporting Gijon get a draw against Real Madrid.

Striker Hugo Rodallega was singled out for special praise by Wigan boss Roberto Martinez after his brace in the 3-1 win at Burnley.

Roberto Martinez claims the medial knee ligament injury suffered by Maynor Figueroa at Burnley is likely to keep him out for weeks.

Latics boss Roberto Martinez is worried Maynor Figueroa could be out for several months after he was injured at Burnley.

A clinical Wigan Athletic put Burnley to the sword despite the home side taking the lead in the opening five minutes.