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Roberto Martinez gives Wigan a boost

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:03:40 -0000

Roberto Martinez is staying with Wigan.

Roberto Martinez to make Liverpool decision

Mon, 28 May 2012 07:43:53 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez will announce tomorrow whether he will be the new manager at Liverpool.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan: Roberto Martinez in Miami for Liverpool talks

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:42:37 -0000

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claims manager Roberto Martinez is meeting with Liverpool's owners this afternoon.

The Spaniard was on holiday in the Caribbean but the Latics chairman said he has travelled to Miami to open discussions with Fenway Sports Group over the vacancy at Anfield following Kenny Dalglish's sacking last week.

Roberto Martinez stirs the pot

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:25:02 -0000

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan and many Liverpool fans clearly do not sing from the same sheet regarding the ability and managerial credentials of Latics’ boss Roberto Martinez.

James McArthur signs new Wigan Athletic deal

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:29:42 -0000

Wigan midfielder James McArthur has signed a two-year contract extension which will keep him at the DW Stadium until 2016.

Liverpool bid for Roberto Martinez

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:59:45 -0000

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has given Liverpool permission to speak to manager Roberto Martinez, following an approach from the Carling Cup winners.

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez set for Liverpool FC talks

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:46:41 -0000

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has given Liverpool permission to speak to manager Roberto Martinez, following an approach from the Carling Cup winners.

Roberto Martinez in frame after Kenny Dalglish axed

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:09:33 -0000

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan faces a two-pronged attempt to prize away Roberto Martinez after he was installed as the early favourite to replace the sacked Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool, writes John Scheerhout

Wigan Athletic 3 Wolves 2

Sun, 13 May 2012 16:50:27 -0000

Wigan ended their season on a high as rock-bottom Wolves departed the Barclays Premier League with a whimper.

Roberto Martinez in party mood

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:52:23 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is looking forward to a ‘party atmosphere’ at the DW Stadium as his side prepare for the final day of the Premier League season having already secured their safety.

Never again, Gary Caldwell urges Wigan Athletics

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:23:04 -0000

Wigan captain Gary Caldwell is determined to ensure the club’s fans do not go through the torment of any more relegation battles.

Wigan delight in confounding critics

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:41 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez claims his team must be a "nightmare for pundits" after completing another remarkable escape from relegation.

Blackburn 0 Wigan Athletic 1 - Latics survive

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:02:14 -0000

Antolin Alcaraz headed a late winner as Wigan condemned Blackburn to relegation and ensured their own Premier League survival.

Roberto Martinez keen to keep tough life

Mon, 07 May 2012 08:35:54 -0000

Roberto Martinez has admitted life as a Premier League manager can be tough.

Roberto Martinez: Life can be tough in the Premier League

Sun, 06 May 2012 12:06:54 -0000

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is well aware that every Premier League boss has his own cross to bear.

Top-flight survival hopes stay intact

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:19:42 -0000

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan hailed Roberto Martinez the best manager in Europe after a 4-0 win over Newcastle left Latics three points clear of the drop zone.

Wigan Athletic 4 Newcastle United 0

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:21:40 -0000

Victor Moses' early double set Wigan Athletic on their way to yet another big-time conquest as Roberto Martinez's men gave their survival hopes a mighty boost by brushing aside Champions League hopefuls Newcastle.

Video: Wigan Athletic focused purely on Premier League survival

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:36:25 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez would be flattered by speculation linking himself and some of his players to other clubs - if he was taking any notice.

Roberto Martinez warns Wigan Athletic that it’s not over just yet

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:28:02 -0000

Roberto Martinez has warned Wigan that they still don’t have enough points to be sure of Premier League survival.

Fulham FC 2 Wigan Athletic 1: Premier League match report

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:11:37 -0000

Philippe Senderos' last-gasp header earned Fulham victory against Wigan in a match that had looked set to be overshadowed by the goal-line technology debate.

Victor Moses' Wigan Athletic future in doubt

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:50:58 -0000

Wigan could face a fight to keep in-form forward Victor Moses after the player's agent indicated he has halted talks over a new deal.

Video: Wigan Athletic hopeful over fitness of Rodallega, Maloney

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:12:57 -0000

Wigan Athletic pair Hugo Rodallega and Shaun Maloney are hoping to be fit for Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Fulham.

Wigan Athletic: the great escape is on!

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:04:41 -0000

See how Wigan Athletic are masterminding another great escape from relegation.

Patience paying off for Wigan after Arsenal win

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:08:21 -0000

Roberto Martinez challenged Wigan not to make their famous victories over Manchester United and Arsenal count for nothing by failing to stay in the Barclays Premier League.

Roberto Martinez - Wigan must make sure Manchester United win counts

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:54:40 -0000

Roberto Martinez feels Wigan achieved "mission impossible" this week by recording their first ever win over Manchester United - but has stressed it will count for little if they do not now go on to secure their survival in the Barclays Premier League in their remaining five matches.

Roberto Martinez all smiles after Wigan Athletics' historic Reds triumph

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:35:18 -0000

From disgusted to delighted in the space of five days – it’s been a week Roberto Martinez won’t forget in a hurry.

Wigan Athletic 1 Manchester United 0: Stuart Mathieson's Premier League verdict

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:17:22 -0000

Manchester United suffered a shock defeat against Wigan at the DW Stadium as the Reds saw their Premier League lead cut.

Roberto Martinez salutes Wigan Athletic focus

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:54:15 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez saluted his side's focus after Shaun Maloney's goal gave the Latics victory over Manchester United.

Pictures: Wigan 1 Manchester United 0

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:18:14 -0000

Shaun Maloney scored the matchwinner as Wigan beat Manchester United at the DW Stadium. Click here for a selection of pictures from the game.

Dave Whelan vows to stand by Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:30:39 -0000

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has vowed to stick with manager Roberto Martinez "for as long as I can".

Wigan Athletic v Manchester United: Premier League preview

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:50:59 -0000

Manchester United are expected to make changes as they look to extend an eight match winning run when they take on Wigan at the DW Stadium.

Referee chief apology pleases Wigan boss Roberto Martinez

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:24:49 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has received an apology from referees' chief Mike Riley following his side's controversial defeat at Chelsea on Saturday.

Furious Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez may face charge

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:42:03 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez was expecting another apology from a match official but it could be accompanied by a Football Association charge for his outspoken attack on assistant referee Dave Bryan.

Comments could land Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez in hot water

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:49:57 -0000

Roberto Martinez was waiting to discover whether he would face a Football Association charge for his outspoken attack on assistant referee Dave Bryan and officials in general after Wigan's Chelsea sickener.

Chelsea 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:21:09 -0000

Juan Mata scored a dramatic 93rd-minute winner as Chelsea enjoyed another huge slice of luck to beat Wigan.

Mohamed Diame ready for Wigan Athletic return

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:18:55 -0000

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is to pitch midfielder Mohamed Diame back into the fray as the Latics face a tricky run of fixtures.

Wigan's fight to the finish

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:22:55 -0000

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez expects the battle for Premier League survival to go down to the final day of the season.

Wigan Athletic 2 Stoke City 0

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:08:26 -0000

Goals from Antolin Alcaraz and Victor Moses earned Wigan Athletic their first Barclays Premier League win at the DW Stadium for seven months as they deservedly saw off Stoke to boost their survival hopes.

Wigan Athletic hopeful over Victor Moses fitness

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:12:44 -0000

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is increasingly hopeful forward Victor Moses will be fit for his relegation-threatened side's crucial clash with Stoke on Saturday.

Historic win will give us belief, says Wigan boss Roberto Martinez

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:50:37 -0000

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes his side have made a ‘major statement’ by beating Liverpool at Anfield.

Liverpool 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:05:34 -0000

Wigan Athletic's survival hopes received an unexpected boost as they recorded their first victory at Anfield to beat a flailing - and rapidly failing - Liverpool.

Anxiety holding Wigan Athletic back, says Roberto Martinez

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:38:32 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez admits he has had mixed feelings about his team's past two results but is very much upbeat about their performance level, which he is confident will soon start yielding victories if it is maintained.

Roberto Martinez hoping to fire against big guns

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:01:06 -0000

A defiant Roberto Martinez insists Wigan’s daunting fixture list is an opportunity rather than another nail in their coffin.

Wigan Athletic 1 West Bromwich Albion 1

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:12:05 -0000

Wigan Athletic old boy Paul Scharner put another dent in the Latics' Barclays Premier League survival hopes with a 65th-minute equaliser to earn West Brom a point at the DW Stadium.

Norwich City 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:18:40 -0000

Roberto Martinez hailed Wigan's resilience after the Premier League strugglers battled to a 1-1 draw at Norwich.