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Bolton 1 Wigan 2

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:51:09 -0000

James McArthur earned Wigan a priceless win to drag Bolton deeper into the relegation mire.

Video: Roberto Martinez - Hugo Rodallega has a new lease of life at Wigan

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:13:44 -0000

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes he has found a "new player" in Hugo Rodallega since the closure of the January transfer window.

Roberto Martinez: Fearless streak key to Wigan’s survival

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:51:59 -0000

Roberto Martinez is urging his Wigan players to follow their own example in the fight to avoid relegation– by maintaining the standard set in Saturday’s draw.

Wigan 1 Everton 1

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:22:20 -0000

Wigan benefited from one of the more bizarre goals the Premier League will see this season but had to settle for a point against Everton.

Momo Diame back to help in basement battle

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:09:17 -0000

Wigan have been boosted by the return of midfielder Momo Diame for tomorrow’s crucial home game with Everton.

Tottenham 3 Wigan 1

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:39:18 -0000

Wigan fans left White Hart Lane last night somewhat despondent after seeing their side comfortably beaten by Tottenham, but at least they know striker Hugo Rodallega will see out the season at the DW Stadium.

Wigan duo not for sale insists Roberto Martinez

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:39:51 -0000

Roberto Martinez has defiantly declared he will not sell Victor Moses or James McCarthy before the transfer window closes today.

Tottenham v Wigan: Preview

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:03:27 -0000

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is not willing to allow his squad to be weakened as their battle for survival enters the final four months of the season.

Wigan in swoop for Chile star Beausejour

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:53:12 -0000

Wigan have completed the signing of Chile midfielder Jean Beausejour from Birmingham.

Wigan sign Beausejour

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:37:30 -0000

Wigan have completed the signing of Chile midfielder Jean Beausejour from Birmingham.

Wigan clarify Nicky Maynard reports

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:58:39 -0000

Wigan have stressed they have only made an "informal enquiry" about Bristol City's Nicky Maynard and not an official bid.

Wigan close on Jean Beausejour signing

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:37:22 -0000

Wigan have agreed an undisclosed fee for Birmingham winger Jean Beausejour, it is understood.

Roberto Martinez stays positive depsite QPR defeat

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:37:09 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez remains confident his Latics side will stay up despite defeat against QPR.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez comments on card row

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:04:35 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez joined Manchester United's Wayne Rooney in criticising Roberto Mancini for waving an imaginary card at referee Martin Atkinson during his side's win at Latics

Wigan 0 Manchester City 1 - Stuart Brennan's verdict

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:06:45 -0000

Manchester City re-established their three-point lead at the top of the Premier League thanks to Edin Dzeko's first-half header against Wigan.

FA Cup: Swindon 2 Wigan 1

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:35:54 -0000

Paul Benson's fortunate first goal for Swindon ensured an FA Cup upset at the County Ground as the npower League Two outfit sunk Latics.

Roberto Martinez lays down Wigan challenge

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:18:05 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has challenged his fringe players to seize their chance in the FA Cup third-round clash against Swindon.

Roberto Martinez: Sunderland defeat a game too far

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:11:12 -0000

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez felt yesterday's Barclays Premier League defeat by Sunderland was a step too far for his weary side.

Wigan 1 Sunderland 4

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:40:48 -0000

Wigan suffered defeat against resurgent Sunderland at the DW Stadium.

Wigan will be scrapping for their Premier League lives - but that’s nothing new

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:28:03 -0000

Latics looked relegation certainties before Christmas but owner and chairman Dave Whelan insisted he was not worried.

James McCarthy tips Wigan to bag Black Cats win

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:20:43 -0000

Midfielder James McCarthy is hoping Wigan can begin 2012 in perfect fashion by bringing Sunderland back down to earth at the DW Stadium tonight.

Stoke 2 Wigan 2

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:15:32 -0000

Ben Watson came off the bench to rescue a valuable point for 10-man Wigan in a thrilling finale to their match with Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.

Michael O’Neill gets Ireland job

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:57:07 -0000

Former Wigan Athletic midfielder Michael O’Neill has been appointed new Northern Ireland manager.

Roberto Martinez still happy despite United defeat

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:17:13 -0000

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will not allow Boxing Day’s Old Trafford horror show to obscure what has been an excellent month for his side.

Manchester United 5 Wigan 0

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:46:59 -0000

Dimitar Berbatov's hat-trick against 10-man Wigan fired Manchester United level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.

Roberto Martinez hails Wigan progress after Liverpool draw

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:10:41 -0000

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was the centre of attention after receiving his eight-match ban but the Uruguay international cut a frustrated figure as his side were held to a goalless draw at Wigan.

Wigan Athletic are flying high again, says goal hero Gomez

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:19:52 -0000

Wigan Athletic host Liverpool tomorrow night with renewed confidence after denting Chelsea's title challenge at the weekend.

Wigan 1 Chelsea 1

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:11:22 -0000

In the week when local lad Kevin Astle was crowned world pie-eating champion, it was a Spaniard who took a bite out of Chelsea’s Premier League title challenge and boosted Wigan’s survival bid.

Roberto Martinez hails Wigan mental strength

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:18:17 -0000

A point against Barclays Premier League title chasers Chelsea was a well-deserved bonus for Wigan, but it was the mental attitude shown by his players that most pleased boss Roberto Martinez.

Wigan Athletics ready for big games

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:30:14 -0000

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez and his players are not fazed by daunting forthcoming clashes with Chelsea, Liverpool and United.

Gary Caldwell hails 'massive' result at West Brom

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:43:51 -0000

Captain Gary Caldwell believes Wigan are starting to generate some momentum after a second win in three matches but insists it is lessons learned in defeat which will be important in the coming weeks.

West Brom 1 Wigan 2

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:15:29 -0000

Wigan moved out of the Premier League's bottom three as West Brom's penalty curse struck again following Jordi Gomez's spot-kick winner at The Hawthorns.

Christmas cheer missing at Wigan

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:54:48 -0000

Wigan were left propping up the Premier League table after being shot to pieces by the Gunners – and with games against Chelsea, Liverpool and United to come before Christmas it looks like being a bleak mid-winter at the DW Stadium.

Wigan 0 Arsenal 4

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:07:13 -0000

Wigan dropped back to the bottom of the table after a heavy defeat against in-form Arsenal.

Sunderland 1 Wigan 2

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:24:43 -0000

Substitute Franco di Santo piled the pressure on embattled Sunderland boss Steve Bruce as bottom-of-the-table Wigan snatched a precious victory at the Stadium of Light.

Wigan feel like they are 'owed points' ahead of Sunderland clash

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:06:53 -0000

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez admits his players are still hurting after Saturday's controversial 3-3 draw with Blackburn and will go to Sunderland on Saturday feeling as if they are owed points.

Dave Whelan may hand Wigan reins to grandson

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:53:39 -0000

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has revealed this could be his last season in control of the club as he considers handing over the reins to his 21-year-old grandson David.