CHRIS Hutchings wants to see his Wigan side putting on the style - but admits there's no guarantee it will pay off.

The Latics boss is convinced that the switch to a more expansive game suits his new players - and two wins from three games indicates that he's on the right track.

He said "We've had great success at the club and I would never knock what's happened before.

"But I felt that to go to another level we had to change slightly. That's what we are trying to do but only time will tell whether it's been successful.

"We are trying to pass the ball a little bit better than we have done in the past. That is down to the players we have got in, and is not being disrespectful to the players we had before.

"Last year we worked extremely hard to get the ball and when we had it, we probably played at the same pace. Now I feel we have better quality players who are comfortable on the ball and we are trying to play.

"Players such as Jason Koumas, Antoine Sibierski and Denny Landzaat know what it's all about. And when the going gets tough, you need cool heads to take the pressure off, and retain possession."

Surprised

Hutchings has brought in seven new players - and former Newcastle pair Sibierski and Titus Bramble in particular have surprised a few doubters.

Sibierski has scored in all three games while defender Bramble has not put a foot wrong.

Hutchings said: "I knew what I was getting with the players I've signed and I believe in them all. The atmosphere at the club has always been good and we have some very good professionals in the dressing room."

Losing West Ham's Marlon Harewood to Villa has been the only set-back so far, but Hutchings said: "I've been lucky enough to win more than I've lost so far, and with transfers you are always ging to get knock-backs, It's not just about agreeing terms with a player.

"I'm very happy with the squad but you are always looking to improve.

"Hopefully, after the start we've made, players will want to join us."

His main target is a left-back to replace Leighton Baines after his £5m move to Everton, and there could be developments in the next 24 hours.

Argentine international Diego Placente is due to have talks with Hutchings and could be offered a trial.

The 30-year-old is due to become a free agent after his Spanish club Celta Vigo were relegated from La Liga.