Wigan Athletic: November 2009 Archives

Wigan utility man Paul Scharner has revealed Latics' stars worked overtime in order to bounce back from the Spurs mauling.

Everton are being linked with a New Year move for Wigan's Paul Scharner who is out of contract in the summer.

Hugo Rodallega's second half effort secured Wigan a vital 1-0 win against Sunderland at the DW Stadium.

Maynor Figueroa looks set to replace left-back Erik Edman against Sunderland at the DW Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Former boss Steve Bruce admits he is wary of a Wigan backlash when he returns to the club with Sunderland tomorrow.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez could recall Maynor Figueroa after Erik Edman failed to impress in the 9-1 loss to Spurs last week.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he won't respond to Dave Whelan's claims he left Wigan with some 'dodgy signings' before he departed.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp watched his side smash Wigan 9-1 and then backed Latics chief Roberto Martinez to be 'a great success'.

Wigan are reportedly favourites to beat off competition from Sunderland and sign Honduras international Johnny Palacios.

Former Wigan star Lee Cattermole has defended ex-Latics boss Steve Bruce after he was blamed by Dave Whelan for Sunday's 9-1 defeat.

Chairman Dave Whelan has given his backing to Wigan boss Roberto Martinez following their 9-1 mauling at Tottenham on Sunday.

Roberto Martinez says his Wigan side 'will bounce back' after learning 'a very painful lesson' in Sunday's 9-1 thrashing at Tottenham.

Jermain Defoe scored five times as Tottenham went goal crazy on an afternoon to forget for Wigan at White Hart Lane.

Wigan midfielder Hendry Thomas is a major doubt for Sunday's trip to Spurs after missing his flight back from South America.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is delighted he will not lose his internationals for the next six months as he strives for consistency.

Roberto Martinez believes that speaking Spanish has been crucial to Mohammed Diame and Hendry Thomas' midfield partnership this season.

Wigan and Birmingham are leading the chase to sign Burkina Faso striker Moumouni Dagano, according to reports.

Roberto Martinez has urged his Wigan players to reproduce their home form when they visit Tottenham at the weekend.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly on the trail of Honduras striker Roger Rojas as he bids to bolster his squad.

Swansea boss Paulo Sousa claims he would be reluctant to lose reported Wigan target Ashley Williams, but he would not stand in his way.

Wigan will have been alerted by Japan international Marcus 'Tulio' Tanaka's admission he could be set for a move to Europe.

Roberto Martinez has admitted that he is more concerned how his Wigan players are performing as opposed to the points gained.

Roberto Martinez could be set to launch another raid on his former club Swansea for the services of defender Ashley Williams.

Stoke, Wigan, Everton and Sunderland have been alerted after Stephane M'Bia refused to rule out leaving Marseille.

Swedish ace Erik Edman says Maynor Figueroa remains Wigan's first-choice left-back but he plans to push him for a starting role.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has admitted that he will have to enter the January transfer window in order to improve his squad.

Hamilton manager Billy Reid believes a deal to bring Wigan midfielder James McCarthy back to Scotland is unlikely.

Emmerson Boyce has warned future opposition that Wigan are very close to giving someone a real hammering.

Wigan Athletic have taken Michael Ball on trial following his failure to secure a contract with Portsmouth or Notts County.

Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland has stressed the importance of success at home following the Latics draw with Fulham on Sunday.

Roberto Martinez claims Wigan's attitude and Erik Edman's successful return to action were the positives from the draw against Fulham.

Roberto Martinez has heaped praise on Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame and likened him to fellow Frenchman Patrick Vieira.

Mark Schwarzer was the hero for Fulham as they managed to hold on for a draw against a rampant Wigan at the DW Stadium.

Defender Erik Edman is expected to return to the Wigan side for Sunday's home game with Fulham.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has insisted he is under no pressure to part with his top players in the January transfer window.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has admitted he is seeking a striker, with Espanyol's Raul Tamudo believed to be in his sights.

Ivory Coast midfielder Kafoumba Coulibaly, a target for Wigan, admits he would be keen to play his club football in England.

Wigan will wear a special commemorative shirt with a poppy sewn into it during the Remembrance Sunday home clash against Fulham.

Skipper Mario Melchiot has slammed Wigan's inconsistent form this season and says the players must 'learn from mistakes we have made'.

Wigan are interested in Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo as manager Roberto Martinez looks to put his stamp on the first-team.

Wigan utility man Paul Scharner has revealed Latics' stars worked overtime in order to bounce back from the Spurs mauling.

Everton are being linked with a New Year move for Wigan's Paul Scharner who is out of contract in the summer.

Hugo Rodallega's second half effort secured Wigan a vital 1-0 win against Sunderland at the DW Stadium.

Maynor Figueroa looks set to replace left-back Erik Edman against Sunderland at the DW Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Former boss Steve Bruce admits he is wary of a Wigan backlash when he returns to the club with Sunderland tomorrow.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez could recall Maynor Figueroa after Erik Edman failed to impress in the 9-1 loss to Spurs last week.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says he won't respond to Dave Whelan's claims he left Wigan with some 'dodgy signings' before he departed.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp watched his side smash Wigan 9-1 and then backed Latics chief Roberto Martinez to be 'a great success'.

Wigan are reportedly favourites to beat off competition from Sunderland and sign Honduras international Johnny Palacios.

Former Wigan star Lee Cattermole has defended ex-Latics boss Steve Bruce after he was blamed by Dave Whelan for Sunday's 9-1 defeat.

Chairman Dave Whelan has given his backing to Wigan boss Roberto Martinez following their 9-1 mauling at Tottenham on Sunday.

Roberto Martinez says his Wigan side 'will bounce back' after learning 'a very painful lesson' in Sunday's 9-1 thrashing at Tottenham.

Jermain Defoe scored five times as Tottenham went goal crazy on an afternoon to forget for Wigan at White Hart Lane.