Wigan Athletic: March 2010 Archives

Ban appeal considered

Wigan are understood to be considering an appeal against Gary Caldwell's three-match ban following his red card at Eastlands.

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Latics renew attacking interest

Wigan are once again being linked with a move for Espanyol striker Jose Callejon, who could cost around £4.5million this summer.

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Time not right for Latics move - De Gea

Atletico Madrid's teenage goalkeeper David De Gea has confirmed that he turned down the chance to join Wigan last summer.

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Angry Latics chief plots Caldwell appeal

Roberto Martinez is to appeal against Gary Caldwell's red card in Wigan's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, saying it was an 'injustice'.

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Manchester City 3-0 Wigan Athletic

A second half hat-trick from Carlos Tevez defeated ten man Wigan and closed the gap on fourth-placed Spurs to two points.

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FT:Man City 3-0 Wigan:Gary Caldwell saw red for Wigan before a brilliant second half hat-trick from Carlos Tevez sealed the game

GOAL:Man City 3-0 Wigan: (84mins)Tevez completes his hat trick with a fine individual goal.

GOAL:Man City 2-0 Wigan: (75mins) Johnson's cross is tapped home by Tevez at the far post.

GOAL:Man City 1-0 Wigan: (72mins)A mistake by 'keeper Stojkovic allows Tevez to tap home.

HT:Man City 0-0 Wigan: great save each from Given and Stojkovic has kept it at 0-0 at the break

LINE UP: Stojkovic, Melchiot, Caldwell, Bramble, Figueroa, McCarthy, Diame, Thomas, Scharner, Rodallega, Moreno

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Garrido, Wright-Phillips, Vieira, De Jong, Adam Johnson, Tevez, Adebayor

Loan star attracts interest

Paris St Germain are showing interest in Wigan Athletic forward Olivier Kapo after he impressed on loan at Boulogne.

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Boss without creative force

Wigan could again be without playmaker Charles N'Zogbia for tonight's clash with Manchester City.

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Espanyol striker targeted

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is interested in goal-shy striker Jose Callejon from La Liga club Espanyol.

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Boss' admiration for City counterpart

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is tipping Roberto Mancini to be successful at Manchester City but only after Monday night's game.

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Wigan pair in fitness battle

Midfielder Charles N'Zogbia and defender Emmerson Boyce are losing their fitness battle to face Man City on Monday.

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Wigan on trail of Espanyol star

Wigan are reportedly set to open talks with Espanyol striker Jose Callejon about a move to the DW Stadium.

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Latics starlet joins Rams

Wigan's Polish youngster Tomasz Cywka has joined Championship side Derby County on loan for the rest of the season.

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Caldwell: Latics 'need to be brave'

Wigan defender Gary Caldwell is confident the Latics can beat the drop and is even enjoying the relegation dogfight.

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Latics star targeted

Fulham are reportedly planning to sign Wigan powerhouse Paul Scharner, who can leave the club on a free transfer in the summer.

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Pitch perfect for Martinez

Roberto Martinez is convinced Wigan are pulling away from the Premier League's drop zone thanks to the club's new pitch.

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Kirkland attack probe on

The FA have launched an investigation into the incident where Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland was hit by a coin last weekend.

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Watson eyes DW exit

Ben Watson has said he would like to make his loan move from Wigan to West Brom permanent should the Baggies get promoted.

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Wigan confident of keeping stars

Roberto Martinez has said he is confident the club can hang on to Victor Moses and James McCarthy for the foreseeable future.

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Wigan Athletic 1-0 Burnley

Hugo Rodallega struck in injury-time to deny battling Burnley a point in a frantic game at the DW Stadium which ended 1-0.

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FT:Wigan 1-0 Burnley: Rodallega wins it for Wigan in stoppage time after both sides hit the woodwork

GOAL:Wigan 1-0 Burnley: (90mins) Rodallega breaks Burnley's hearts with a diving header

HT:Wigan 0-0 Burnley: A fairly even half with Caldwell hitting the woodwork for Wigan

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Duff, Cort, Jordan, Alexander, Elliott, McDonald, Paterson, Fletcher, Nugent

LINE UP: Kirkland, Melchiot, Caldwell, Bramble, Figueroa, McCarthy, Scharner, Diame, Thomas, Moreno, Rodallega

Boss' winger concern

Charles N'Zogbia is doubtful with a hip injury for Wigan's relegation six pointer against Burnley at the DW Stadium on Saturday.

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Villa in for Latics ace

Aston Villa have joined the chase for Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega and they aren't the only Premier League club eyeing his signature.

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Martinez outlines Wigan's task

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has admitted every game is a big occasion for the Latics as they fight against relegation.

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Martinez confrims N'Zogbia fears

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed Chalres N'Zogbia may be ruled out of the crunch relegation six-pointer with Burnley.

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Wigan Athletic 1-2 Aston Villa

Two defensive lapses helped Aston Villa to a narrow win over Wigan Athletic

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FT:Wigan 1-2 A Villa: Villa edged an end-to-end game and earned a deserved win with superior play in attacking areas.

GOAL:Wigan 1-2 A Villa: (64mins)James Milner fired Villa ahead after a Chris Kirkland error

HT:Wigan 1-1 A Villa: An entertaining half full of goalmouth action ended all-square.

GOAL:Wigan 1-1 A Villa: (28mins) Wigan hit back immediately through a Gary Caldwell header.

GOAL:Wigan 0-1 A Villa: (25mins) A James McCarthy own goal gave Villa an early lead.

LINE UP: Friedel, Dunne, Cuellar, Warnock, Collins, Downing, A Young, Milner, Petrov, Carew, Agbonlahor

LINE UP: Kirkland, Caldwell, Boyce, Bramble, Figueroa, Thomas, N'Zogbia, McCarthy, Diame, Moreno, Rodallega

Latics close to full strength

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez will pick from a near fully fit squad for tonight's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

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Boss rallies around his skipper

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has expressed his concern about Gary Caldwell's recent form and believes life as a new dad is contributing.

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Martinez moans at 'key decisions'

Roberto Martinez claimed 'key decisions went against us' following Wigan's 4-0 derby mauling at Bolton on Saturday.

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We must look forward - Martinez

Roberto Martinez has urged his Wigan players to produce a 'positive reaction' to the defeat at Bolton with a win against Aston Villa.

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Keeper bid expected

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is reportedly planning a summer raid on former club Wigan for keeper Chris Kirkland.

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Bolton Wanderers 4-0 Wigan Athletic

Bolton coasted to victory with a four goal win over a lacklustre Wigan side who slipped ever closer to the relegation zone.

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FT:Bolton 4-0 Wigan:Bolton cruise to victory with goals from Elmander, Davies, Muamba and Taylor against a lacklustre Wigan.

GOAL:Bolton 4-0 Wigan: (69mins)Caldwell gifts possession to Taylor who curls the ball home

GOAL:Bolton 3-0 Wigan: (51mins)Lee finds Muamba who strokes the ball into the corner.

GOAL:Bolton 2-0 Wigan: (49mins)Kevin Davies powerfully dispatches a penalty won by Cohen.

HT:Bolton 1-0 Wigan:Elmander's goal is the difference at half time in a tight encounter.

GOAL:Bolton 1-0 Wigan: (10mins)Elmander is found by Davies in the box and finishes well.

LINE UP: Kirkland, Boyce, Caldwell, Bramble, Figueroa, Scharner, N'Zogbia, Diame, Moses, McCarthy, Rodallega

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Andrew O'Brien, Knight, Robinson, Lee, Muamba, Cohen, Wilshere, Kevin Davies, Elmander

Same again expected

Wigan have no new injury problems as they head for Bolton this weekend with Roberto Martinez wanting a repeat of the Liverpool display.

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Victor denies Psycho schism

Latics striker Victor Moses has denied falling out with England coach Stuart Pearce or threatening to play for Nigeria.

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Irishman reveals Roberto's Liverpool logic

James McCarthy says boss Roberto Martinez had Wigan in for training the day after beating Liverpool as the Bolton game is 'bigger'.

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Boss' proud day

Roberto Martinez couldn't hide his delight after Wigan's shock 1-0 win over Liverpool which moved them four points clear of the drop.

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Wigan Athletic 1-0 Liverpool

Hugo Rodallega's first half strike gave Wigan their first ever win over Liverpool, whose hopes of finishing in the top four took a blow

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FT:Wigan 1-0 Liverpool:Hugo Rodallega's first half strike gives Wigan their first ever win over a lacklustre Liverpool

HT:Wigan 1-0 Liverpool:Rodallega's close range strike gives Wigan a deserved half-time lead

GOAL:Wigan 1-0 Liverpool: (34mins) Boyce's low cross is finished at close range by Rodallega.

LINE UP: Reina, Mascherano, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Insua, Lucas, Gerrard, Maxi, Kuyt, Benayoun, Torres

LINE UP:Kirkland, Boyce, Caldwell, Bramble, Figueroa, Diame, McCarthy, N'Zogbia, Scharner, Rodallega, Moreno

Moses in line to start

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez may hand teenage star Victor Moses his first start when Liverpool travel to the DW Stadium on Monday.

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McCarthy's Reds dilemma

Wigan midfielder James McCarthy insists he has no regrets about rejecting a £1m move to Liverpool three years ago.

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Martinez calls for focus

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez wants his players to focus on their own results and ignore their rivals in the fight against relegation.

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Espanyol ace in Latics sights

Roberto Martinez will reportedly step up his efforts to take Espanyol striker Jose Callejon to Wigan in the summer transfer window.

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McCarthy hails Irish bow

Wigan starlet James McCarthy hopes his debut for the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday will end suggestions he could play for Scotland.

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Latics chief backs FA's Ridgewell stance

Roberto Martinez is happy the FA have not taken retrospective action against Liam Ridgewell for his tackle on Wigan's James McCarthy.

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Duo keen on Dusko deal

Stoke City and Wigan Athletic are interested in signing Serbian defender Dusko Tosic whose short spell at Fratton Park is over.

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Keeper's call for big push

Chris Kirkland is calling on Wigan's senior players to lead the way as they look to pull away from the Premier League's drop zone.

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McCarthy tackle goes unpunished

Birmingham City defender Liam Ridgewell has escaped action over his tackle on Wigan's James McCarthy at the weekend.

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Must do better - Martinez

Roberto Martinez has called on everyone connected with Wigan for an 'extra five per cent' to help them escape any relegation danger.

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Latics chief hits out at 'leg-breaking challenge'

Roberto Martinez slammed Birmingham's Liam Ridgewell for the tackle that could rule Wigan's James McCarthy out of the Ireland squad.

Ban appeal considered

Wigan are understood to be considering an appeal against Gary Caldwell's three-match ban following his red card at Eastlands.

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Latics renew attacking interest

Wigan are once again being linked with a move for Espanyol striker Jose Callejon, who could cost around £4.5million this summer.

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Time not right for Latics move - De Gea

Atletico Madrid's teenage goalkeeper David De Gea has confirmed that he turned down the chance to join Wigan last summer.

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Angry Latics chief plots Caldwell appeal

Roberto Martinez is to appeal against Gary Caldwell's red card in Wigan's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, saying it was an 'injustice'.

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Manchester City 3-0 Wigan Athletic

A second half hat-trick from Carlos Tevez defeated ten man Wigan and closed the gap on fourth-placed Spurs to two points.

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FT:Man City 3-0 Wigan:Gary Caldwell saw red for Wigan before a brilliant second half hat-trick from Carlos Tevez sealed the game

GOAL:Man City 3-0 Wigan: (84mins)Tevez completes his hat trick with a fine individual goal.

GOAL:Man City 2-0 Wigan: (75mins) Johnson's cross is tapped home by Tevez at the far post.

GOAL:Man City 1-0 Wigan: (72mins)A mistake by 'keeper Stojkovic allows Tevez to tap home.

HT:Man City 0-0 Wigan: great save each from Given and Stojkovic has kept it at 0-0 at the break

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Garrido, Wright-Phillips, Vieira, De Jong, Adam Johnson, Tevez, Adebayor

LINE UP: Stojkovic, Melchiot, Caldwell, Bramble, Figueroa, McCarthy, Diame, Thomas, Scharner, Rodallega, Moreno

Loan star attracts interest

Paris St Germain are showing interest in Wigan Athletic forward Olivier Kapo after he impressed on loan at Boulogne.

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Boss without creative force

Wigan could again be without playmaker Charles N'Zogbia for tonight's clash with Manchester City.

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Espanyol striker targeted

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is interested in goal-shy striker Jose Callejon from La Liga club Espanyol.

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Boss' admiration for City counterpart

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is tipping Roberto Mancini to be successful at Manchester City but only after Monday night's game.

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Wigan pair in fitness battle

Midfielder Charles N'Zogbia and defender Emmerson Boyce are losing their fitness battle to face Man City on Monday.

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Wigan on trail of Espanyol star

Wigan are reportedly set to open talks with Espanyol striker Jose Callejon about a move to the DW Stadium.

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Latics starlet joins Rams

Wigan's Polish youngster Tomasz Cywka has joined Championship side Derby County on loan for the rest of the season.

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Caldwell: Latics 'need to be brave'

Wigan defender Gary Caldwell is confident the Latics can beat the drop and is even enjoying the relegation dogfight.

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Latics star targeted

Fulham are reportedly planning to sign Wigan powerhouse Paul Scharner, who can leave the club on a free transfer in the summer.

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Pitch perfect for Martinez

Roberto Martinez is convinced Wigan are pulling away from the Premier League's drop zone thanks to the club's new pitch.

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Kirkland attack probe on

The FA have launched an investigation into the incident where Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland was hit by a coin last weekend.

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Watson eyes DW exit

Ben Watson has said he would like to make his loan move from Wigan to West Brom permanent should the Baggies get promoted.

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Wigan confident of keeping stars

Roberto Martinez has said he is confident the club can hang on to Victor Moses and James McCarthy for the foreseeable future.

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