Wigan Athletic: May 2010 Archives

Trio battle for Ledley deal

Cardiff midfielder Joe Ledley looks set to depart the Bluebirds this summer with Everton, Wigan and West Ham believed to be keen.

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Strike ace claims Gunners bid

Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega claims he could be on the move this summer after Arsenal made an offer for him.

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Serb hoping for Latics deal

Wigan are locked in talks with Portuguese club Sporting with a view to signing Serbia goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic.

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Cats boss reunited with latin spy

Sunderland are set to exploit the central and south American transfer markets after Steve Bruce brought in his ex-Wigan talent scout.

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Latics close in on target

Wigan appear to be winning the race for Swansea midfielder Leon Britton but still face competition from Sheffield United.

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Cywka heads out

Wigan's young Polish striker Tomas Cywka has turned down the offer of a new deal at the club and instead left to join Derby County.

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Wigan look to midfielder

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is set to swoop on former club Swansea in an effort to land midfield ace Leon Britton.

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Keeper signs up

Mike Pollitt has signed a new one-year contract at Wigan with Roberto Martinez "delighted" to have persuaded the keeper to stay.

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Rivals increase Latics offer

Birmingham are understood to have increased their offer for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia, after an original £8m bid was rejected.

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Martinez hit by transfer blow

Reports claim Sheffield Wednesday keeper Lee Grant has rejected the opportunity to move to the DW Stadium.

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Latics make striker move

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is believed to have launched a £6million move for Argentine striker Mauro Boselli.

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Whelan's winger warning

Chairman Dave Whelan says he has not given up hope of keeping Charles N'Zogbia at the club and will not be selling him on the cheap.

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Latics willing to cash in on star

Wigan have rejected Birmingham's bid for Charles N'Zogbia but could sell if a club matches their £15m valuation.

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Latics eye Argentine star

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is thought to be keen to snap up Espanyol defender Nico Pareja.

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Martinez moves for Britton

Wigan Athletic are believed to be close to completing a deal for Swansea midfielder Leon Britton, who is out of contract.

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Defender set for injury layoff

Wigan defender Gary Caldwell needs a second operation to correct a double hip problem and will now miss the start of next season.

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Latics seal defender deal

Wigan Athletic have completed the signing of Paraguayan defender Antolin Alcaraz from Club Brugge for an undisclosed fee.

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Latics make keeper offer

Wigan keeper Mike Pollitt has confirmed he is close to signing a new deal with the club after falling out of contract.

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Latics close to striker coup

Wigan are thought to be close to securing a €6million swoop for Recreativo Huelva striker Adrian Colunga.

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N'Zogbia interest hots up

Birmingham City are reportedly lining up a bid for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia as they look to strengthen this summer.

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Latics set for striker battle

Wigan will face a battle to sign Scunthorpe striker Gary Hooper after Celtic joined the race for the in-demand 22-year-old.

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Pollitt's United disappointment

Wigan keeper Mike Pollitt has revealed his disappointment at not helping his former club Manchester United clinch the title.

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Latics busy with contract work

Steve Gohouri has signed a new two-year deal with Wigan, while goalkeeper Mike Pollitt is close to agreeing a contract extension.

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New Latics appointment

Jonathan Jackson has been appointed as Wigan's new chief executive and will start his role at the DW Stadium from July 3.

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Latics rule out Jimmy return

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has ruled out trying to re-sign Jimmy Bullard as he believes the Latics couldn't afford his wages.

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Chelsea 8-0 Wigan Athletic

Chelsea romped their way to a first league title since 2006, putting eight goals past ten-man Wigan at Stamford Bridge.

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FT:Chelsea 8-0 Wigan:A sublime performance from Chelsea, who romped to the league title in style against a brave Wigan side

GOAL:Chlsea 8-0 Wigan:Ashley Cole scored with a stunning volley from inside the box(90mins)

GOAL:Chelsea 7-0 Wigan: Drogba grabbed his hat trick with a goal from close range (80mins)

GOAL:Chelsea 6-0 Wigan: Drogba scored with an emphatic effort from the spot after 68mins

GOAL:Chelsea 5-0 Wigan: Didier Drogba scored with a header from close range after 63mins

GOAL:Chelsea 4-0 Wigan: Anelka scored with a stunning volley from an Ivanovic cross(57mins)

GOAL:Chelsea 3-0 Wigan: Salomon Kalou scored with a cool finish from close range (54mins)

HT:Clsea 2-0 Wgan:A half which saw 10 man Wigan enjoy plenty of the ball but fail to create much

GOAL:Chelsea 2-0 Wigan: Frank Lampard scored from the spot emphatically after 32mins

GOAL:Chsea 1-0 Wigan:(6 min)Nicolas Anelka scored from close range to calm Chelsea's nerves

LINE UP: Pollitt, Melchiot, Gohouri, Caldwell, Figueroa, Boyce, McCarthy, Watson, Diame, N'Zogbia, Rodallega

LINE UP: Cech, Ivanovic, Alex, Terry, Ashley Cole, Lampard, Ballack, Malouda, Kalou, Drogba, Anelka

Trio ruled out

Wigan will be without Marcelo Moreno, Titus Bramble and Chris Kirkland for the trip to Chelsea on Sunday.

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Star in race for fitness

Titus Bramble faces a race to be fit for the new season after undergoing an operation on his foot.

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Martinez linked with Spanish ace

Wigan are targeting a move for Valencia midfielder Ruben Baraja who could be available on a free transfer this summer.

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Latics braced for double raid

Wigan are bracing themselves for a double bid from Sunderland worth £9 million for Maynor Figueroa and Chris Kirkland.

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Boss enters the race for Town ace

Wigan are reportedly chasing highly-rated Huddersfield goalkeeper Alex Smithies as they prepare to say goodbye to Vladimir Stojkovic.

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Martinez fires Blues warning

Roberto Martinez has warned Chelsea that his Wigan players are determined to wreck their title dreams at Stamford Bridge.

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Wigan Athletic 2-2 Hull City

Hull City were officially relegated after Steve Gohouri's 93rd minute goal rescued a point for Wigan in a 2-2 draw at the DW Stadium.

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FT:Wigan 2-2 Hull:Steve Gohouri's 93rd minute equaliser rescues a point for Wigan and officially sends battling Hull down

GOAL:Wigan 2-2 Hull: (93mins)Gohouri's overhead kick from 3 yards brings Wigan level

GOAL:Wigan 1-2 Hull: (65mins)Mark Cullen heads home from five yards to put Hull in front

HT:Wigan 1-1 Hull: Will Atkinson's goal 1st Hull cancelled out Victor Moses' spectacular strike

GOAL:Wigan 1-1 Hull: (42mins) Will Atkinson heads home his 1st Hull goal from 8 yards.

GOAL:Wigan 1-0 Hull:(30mins)Victor Moses curls home his 1st goal for Wigan from 20 yards

LINE UP: Duke,Dawson,Gardner,Mendy,Mouyokolo,Kilbane,Boateng,Atkinson,Cairney,Cullen,Vennegoor of Hesselink

LINE UP: Stojkovic,Gohouri,Caldwell,Melchiot,Figueroa,Watson,Moses,Gomez,McCarthy,Diame,Rodallega

Trio battle for Ledley deal

Cardiff midfielder Joe Ledley looks set to depart the Bluebirds this summer with Everton, Wigan and West Ham believed to be keen.

More: Trio battle for Ledley deal |

Strike ace claims Gunners bid

Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega claims he could be on the move this summer after Arsenal made an offer for him.

More: Strike ace claims Gunners bid |

Serb hoping for Latics deal

Wigan are locked in talks with Portuguese club Sporting with a view to signing Serbia goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic.

More: Serb hoping for Latics deal |

Cats boss reunited with latin spy

Sunderland are set to exploit the central and south American transfer markets after Steve Bruce brought in his ex-Wigan talent scout.

More: Cats boss reunited with latin spy |

Latics close in on target

Wigan appear to be winning the race for Swansea midfielder Leon Britton but still face competition from Sheffield United.

More: Latics close in on target |

Cywka heads out

Wigan's young Polish striker Tomas Cywka has turned down the offer of a new deal at the club and instead left to join Derby County.

More: Cywka heads out |

Wigan look to midfielder

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is set to swoop on former club Swansea in an effort to land midfield ace Leon Britton.

More: Wigan look to midfielder |

Keeper signs up

Mike Pollitt has signed a new one-year contract at Wigan with Roberto Martinez "delighted" to have persuaded the keeper to stay.

More: Keeper signs up |

Rivals increase Latics offer

Birmingham are understood to have increased their offer for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia, after an original £8m bid was rejected.

More: Rivals increase Latics offer |

Martinez hit by transfer blow

Reports claim Sheffield Wednesday keeper Lee Grant has rejected the opportunity to move to the DW Stadium.

More: Martinez hit by transfer blow |

Latics make striker move

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is believed to have launched a £6million move for Argentine striker Mauro Boselli.

More: Latics make striker move |

Whelan's winger warning

Chairman Dave Whelan says he has not given up hope of keeping Charles N'Zogbia at the club and will not be selling him on the cheap.

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Latics willing to cash in on star

Wigan have rejected Birmingham's bid for Charles N'Zogbia but could sell if a club matches their £15m valuation.

More: Latics willing to cash in on star |

Latics eye Argentine star

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is thought to be keen to snap up Espanyol defender Nico Pareja.

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Martinez moves for Britton

Wigan Athletic are believed to be close to completing a deal for Swansea midfielder Leon Britton, who is out of contract.

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Defender set for injury layoff

Wigan defender Gary Caldwell needs a second operation to correct a double hip problem and will now miss the start of next season.

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Latics seal defender deal

Wigan Athletic have completed the signing of Paraguayan defender Antolin Alcaraz from Club Brugge for an undisclosed fee.

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Latics make keeper offer

Wigan keeper Mike Pollitt has confirmed he is close to signing a new deal with the club after falling out of contract.

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Latics close to striker coup

Wigan are thought to be close to securing a €6million swoop for Recreativo Huelva striker Adrian Colunga.

More: Latics close to striker coup |

N'Zogbia interest hots up

Birmingham City are reportedly lining up a bid for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia as they look to strengthen this summer.

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Latics set for striker battle

Wigan will face a battle to sign Scunthorpe striker Gary Hooper after Celtic joined the race for the in-demand 22-year-old.

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Pollitt's United disappointment

Wigan keeper Mike Pollitt has revealed his disappointment at not helping his former club Manchester United clinch the title.

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Latics busy with contract work

Steve Gohouri has signed a new two-year deal with Wigan, while goalkeeper Mike Pollitt is close to agreeing a contract extension.

More: Latics busy with contract work |

New Latics appointment

Jonathan Jackson has been appointed as Wigan's new chief executive and will start his role at the DW Stadium from July 3.

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Latics rule out Jimmy return

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has ruled out trying to re-sign Jimmy Bullard as he believes the Latics couldn't afford his wages.

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