Wigan Athletic: September 2010 Archives

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has insisted Chris Kirkland is going nowhere and he remains a key part of his plans.

Roberto Martinez has admitted something needs to be done over the standard of tackling he has seen in the Premier League recently.

On-loan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi has said he is loving life at Wigan, leading to speculation he could make his temporary move permanent.

Roberto Martinez has revealed Franco Di Santo has not damaged his ankle ligaments and could face Wolves on Saturday.

Roberto Martinez feels his Wigan side need to find some consistency and cutting edge in the final third of the field to make progress.

Goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi says he is 'loving every minute' of his time at Wigan fuelling the possibility he could sign a full-time deal.

Roberto Martinez hailed his Wigan side's 'concentration' levels in the 'positive' goalless draw at Birmingham City on Saturday.

Roberto Martinez has admitted that he is worried about the seriousness of the ankle injury Franco di Santo picked up at Birmingham.

Craig Gardner saw red late on as Birmingham slump to a disappointing goalless draw with Wigan Athletic at St Andrew's.

Hendry Thomas is facing a race against time to be fit to face Birmingham while Ronnie Stam and Franco Di Santo have knocks.

Charles N'Zogbia was singled out for special praise by Roberto Martinez after he inspired Wigan to a 2-1 fight-back win over Preston.

Roberto Martinez is waiting on the outcome of an X-ray on Hendry Thomas' shin after he took a kick in Wigan's Cup win over Preston.

Victor Moses is expected to start for Wigan in the Carling Cup tie with Preston, but Tom Cleverley will miss the third round tie.

Wigan will be without Tom Cleverly for the next two weeks after the Manchester United loanee injured his knee in training.

Roberto Martinez has warned that his Wigan side must improve defensively after two errors handed Manchester City a 2-0 win on Sunday.

Victor Moses is looking to face Preston in the Carling Cup after making a brief return in Wigan's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Goals from Carlos Tevez and Yaya Toure saw Manchester City to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Wigan at the DW Stadium.

Roberto Martinez is tipping Manchester City to soon be fighting it out for the title ahead of Wigan's clash against them on Sunday.

Roberto Martinez is hoping Victor Moses will be fit for Wigan's visit of Manchester City, but Gary Caldwell remains on the sidelines.

Charles N'Zogbia claims to be happy at Wigan and says he was never really interested in joining Birmingham in the summer.

Tom Cleverly says he is desperate to get one over on Manchester City on Sunday after his season-long loan move from Man Utd.

Charles N'Zogbia says he is happy to stay at Wigan and is determined to stay focused on his football for the time being.

Club captain Gary Caldwell has revealed he could be back in action for Wigan in around a fortnight following his summer hip operation.

Wigan Athletic defender Antolin Alcaraz is delighted with how well his career at the DW Stadium has begun.

Roberto Martinez claims his Wigan side did 'exceptionally well' to break down 10-man Sunderland in Saturday's 1-1 home draw.

Roberto Martinez is confident that out-of-sorts striker Mauro Boselli will score lots of goals for Wigan 'when he gets fully fit'.

Alcaraz earned Wigan a point with a late equaliser after Gyan came off the bench to volley 10-man Sunderland in front at the DW Stadium

Wigan could face a fresh battle to keep hold of Charles N'Zogbia in January as French club Marseille are reportedly set make a swoop.

Roberto Martinez must decide if the fit-again Chris Kirkland will replace Ali Al Habsi in the Wigan side for the visit of Sunderland.

Roberto Martinez insists Charles N'Zogbia is ready to get his Wigan career back on track and could face Sunderland on Saturday.

Wigan's Argentine attack force of Franco di Santo and Mauro Boselli are hoping to be paired together in the Premiership.

Wigan are one of a number of clubs being linked with a January swoop for Stoke's Turkish international striker Tuncay Sanli.

Roberto Martinez has tipped his deadline day duo of Franco Di Santo and Tom Cleverley to have big futures in the game.

Roberto Martinez feels the new additions and the decision of Charles N'Zogbia to stay gives Wigan the strength in depth he wants.

Boss Roberto Martinez has told Franco Di Santo he will be given the chance to establish himself in the Premier League with Wigan.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has again called on the authorities to have the transfer window close before the start of a new season.

Roberto Martinez has said that wantaway star Charles N'Zogbia is 'important' to Wigan but he must prove himself to his team-mates.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has named just 19 players in his Premier League squad, with four under the age of 21.

Wigan loanee Tom Cleverley has revealed Manchester United wanted to keep him but he decided to make the move to secure regular action.

Franco di Santo has revealed he decided on a switch to Wigan from Chelsea in order to play regular first-team football.

Charles N'Zogbia attempted to resurrect a deadline-day move to Birmingham from Wigan but Alex McLeish turned him down, it has emerged.

Chairman Dave Whelan has warned Wigan fans that he could walk away from the club if they call for boss Roberto Martinez to be sacked.

Tom Cleverley claims his season-loan move to Wigan him 'down to the ground' in his bid to become a Manchester United regular.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has insisted Chris Kirkland is going nowhere and he remains a key part of his plans.

Roberto Martinez has admitted something needs to be done over the standard of tackling he has seen in the Premier League recently.

On-loan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi has said he is loving life at Wigan, leading to speculation he could make his temporary move permanent.

Roberto Martinez has revealed Franco Di Santo has not damaged his ankle ligaments and could face Wolves on Saturday.

Roberto Martinez feels his Wigan side need to find some consistency and cutting edge in the final third of the field to make progress.

Goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi says he is 'loving every minute' of his time at Wigan fuelling the possibility he could sign a full-time deal.

Roberto Martinez hailed his Wigan side's 'concentration' levels in the 'positive' goalless draw at Birmingham City on Saturday.

Roberto Martinez has admitted that he is worried about the seriousness of the ankle injury Franco di Santo picked up at Birmingham.

Craig Gardner saw red late on as Birmingham slump to a disappointing goalless draw with Wigan Athletic at St Andrew's.

Hendry Thomas is facing a race against time to be fit to face Birmingham while Ronnie Stam and Franco Di Santo have knocks.

Charles N'Zogbia was singled out for special praise by Roberto Martinez after he inspired Wigan to a 2-1 fight-back win over Preston.

Roberto Martinez is waiting on the outcome of an X-ray on Hendry Thomas' shin after he took a kick in Wigan's Cup win over Preston.

Victor Moses is expected to start for Wigan in the Carling Cup tie with Preston, but Tom Cleverley will miss the third round tie.

Wigan will be without Tom Cleverly for the next two weeks after the Manchester United loanee injured his knee in training.

Roberto Martinez has warned that his Wigan side must improve defensively after two errors handed Manchester City a 2-0 win on Sunday.