Wigan Athletic: December 2009 Archives

Wigan have agreed to sign Sporting Lisbon keeper Vladimir Stojkovic on loan but the deal has not yet been ratified, the club says.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez refused to criticise Hendry Thomas' reaction to being subbed during the 5-0 hammering at Manchester United.

A scintillating performance from Manchester United ensured they kept up the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Wigan have confirmed they have signed Serbian goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic on loan until the end of the season from Sporting Lisbon.

Roberto Martinez is set to name the same side that drew with Blackburn on Boxing Day as he looks to cause an upset against Man Utd.

Birmingham and Sunderland have been told Wigan midfielder Charles N'Zogbia has no intention of quitting the DW Stadium.

Roberto Martinez says he is delighted with the form of Hugo Rodallega but the Wigan boss insists his team aren't too dependent on him.

Birmingham are being linked with an £8million swoop for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia when the transfer window opens.

Hugo Rodallega's header rescued a point for Wigan against Blackburn at the DW Stadium.

Wigan will allow Cho Won-hee to leave the DW Stadium on a loan deal in January as he bids to keep his World Cup dreams alive.

Roberto Martinez has just one injury concern ahead of Blackburn's visit to the DW Stadium with Mohamed Diame unavailable.

Emmerson Boyce says the Wigan players are raring to go for the visit of Blackburn on Boxing Day after the Bolton clash was postponed.

Wigan have hired a JCB snow plough and bought seven tonnes of grit to ensure the Boxing Day home clash with Blackburn will go-ahead.

Roberto Martinez is facing competition from Real Zaragoza in his efforts to take striker Jackson Martinez to Wigan in January.

Celtic have joined Wigan and a host of other clubs in the race to sign Sheffield United's Mathew Kilgallon and are ready to offer £1m.

Wigan have been forced to postpone Monday's derby against Bolton due to dangerous conditions around the DW Stadium.

Roberto Martinez has confirmed he will be looking to add players with 'the right character' to his Wigan squad in the January window.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has warned off potential suitors and said no amount of money will tempt him to sell Maynor Figueroa.

Boss Roberto Martinez has backed Wigan striker Jason Scotland to break his goalscoring duck and be a success in the Premier League.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Chilean defender Waldo Ponce next month.

Tottenham are reportedly ready to rival Sunderland and launch a £6m bid for Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has backed fellow Spaniard and Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has the luxury of a full-strength squad to pick from for tonight's game against Liverpool.

Roberto Martinez has told Latics fans to believe the transfer stories as he readies a move for Colombian striker Jackson Martinez.

Fulham are tipped to end their two-year pursuit of Wigan star Paul Scharner by landing their man for £3m.

Wigan have told Sunderland they will have to wait until the summer if they want Maynor Figueroa as he will not be sold next month.

Roberto Martinez has urged his Wigan team to learn how to win games without playing that well.

Stoke keeper Thomas Sorenson saved a late penalty to ensure the Potters held on for a draw against Wigan at the Britannia Stadium.

Roberto Martinez will wait as long as possible before deciding if goalkeeper Chris Kirkland is fit enough for Wigan's trip to Stoke.

The agent of Wigan full-back Erik Edman has revealed that several clubs across Europe are interested in signing the player in January.

Roberto Martinez is looking for Mohamed Diame to take responsibility for the Wigan midfield at Stoke in the absence of Hendry Thomas.

Roberto Martinez feels Hendry Thomas' ban for Wigan's trip to Stoke could turn out to be a positive as he can recharge his batteries.

Midfielder Hendry Thomas is backing the Latics to return to winning ways on the road at Stoke this weekend.

Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland will be given the maximum time possible to declare himself fit for Saturday's game at Stoke.

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins says he has not heard from anyone about Ashley Williams and links to Wigan are just 'rumours'.

Wigan are reported to be lining up a loan swoop for Barcelona starlet Jeffren Suarez in January.

Roberto Martinez is waiting on news of goalkeeper Chris Kirkland after injury forced him out of Wigan's defeat against Birmingham.

Roberto Martinez has confirmed he will look to improve the 'character' of his Wigan squad by making signings in the January window.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believes his players let themselves down in the second half of their 3-2 defeat to Birmingham City.

Two second half goals from Sebastian Larsson helped Birmingham to a 3-2 win over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is hopeful long-serving defender Paul Scharner will sign an extension at the DW Stadium.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has a fully-fit squad to chose from when Birmingham City visit the DW Stadium.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believes his side will have to produce a repeat of last week's performance to beat Birmingham City.

Swansea have denied receiving any offers for Ashley Williams but admit that speculation about Roberto Martinez bidding is inevitable.

Roberto Martinez sees the visit of Birmingham as a perfect chance for Wigan to shed the 'inconsistent' tag which they've picked up.

Roberto Martinez is thinking about offering a contract to on-trial former Everton and Rangers left-back Michael Ball.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez believes Chris Kirkland should be England's first choice goalkeeper for next summer's World Cup.

Marseille striker Mamadou Niang says he isn't interested in a move to Wigan and is happy to stay in France for now.

Wigan have agreed to sign Sporting Lisbon keeper Vladimir Stojkovic on loan but the deal has not yet been ratified, the club says.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez refused to criticise Hendry Thomas' reaction to being subbed during the 5-0 hammering at Manchester United.

A scintillating performance from Manchester United ensured they kept up the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Wigan have confirmed they have signed Serbian goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic on loan until the end of the season from Sporting Lisbon.

Roberto Martinez is set to name the same side that drew with Blackburn on Boxing Day as he looks to cause an upset against Man Utd.

Birmingham and Sunderland have been told Wigan midfielder Charles N'Zogbia has no intention of quitting the DW Stadium.

Roberto Martinez says he is delighted with the form of Hugo Rodallega but the Wigan boss insists his team aren't too dependent on him.

Birmingham are being linked with an £8million swoop for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia when the transfer window opens.

Hugo Rodallega's header rescued a point for Wigan against Blackburn at the DW Stadium.

Wigan will allow Cho Won-hee to leave the DW Stadium on a loan deal in January as he bids to keep his World Cup dreams alive.