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Latics boss Steve Bruce has revealed that the Latics are close to agreeing a deal for Ghanaian international goalkeeper Richard Kingson after the recent sale of Carlo Nash to Everton.

Emile Heskey has admitted that he never gave up hope of earning an England international recall and the Latics striker is hoping to play an important role in the upcoming qualifiers.

In the last week Wigan Athletic's outspoken Chairman has once again slammed the clubs much maligned supporters, caliming stay away supporters could put the clubs Premiership future at risk.

There was no significant signings as the transfer window closed last night, but both Carlo Nash and Antoine Sibierski left the club. Nash joined Everton whilst Sib left for Norwich City on loan.

Rachid Bouaouzan has left the Latics today for a season long loan spell with NEC Nijmegen, the move comes one year after he signed for the Latics and one week after his first team debut.

Kevin Kilbane is likely to be out for six weeks following his facial injury during the 5-0 victory over Hull City yesterday. Kilbane suffered a depressed fracture fo the cheekbone in a collision with Sam Ricketts.

Forever outspoken, Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is unhappy with much of the Wigan population for not embracing the success of the football team, now in our fourth season of top flight football.

Amr Zaki lead the way with two goals, whilst Kilbane, Valencia and Heskey were also on the scoresheet as the Latics defeated Hull City at the KC Stadium. Steve Bruce was delighted.

Photographs from the fantastic 5-0 away win over Hull City have been added to the WIGANER.net gallery. Amr Zaki's fantastic brace was at the forefront of the victory, Kilbane, Valencia and Heskey were also on the scoresheet.

Hull City were given a reality check at the KC Stadium as they crashed to a 5-0 home defeat against a formidable Wigan Athletic side. Match report from the afternoon away win versus Hull City.