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Wigan Athletic News

Sunday, 31st August 2008:

Kilbane out for six weeks

Sun 31 Aug
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.

Whelan's hard line for supporters

Sun 31 Aug
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.
Previously:

Fifa to investigate Valencia absence

Thu 28 Aug
Fifa are to investigate into the reasons why Antonio Valencia did not take part in Ecuador's recent friendly game with Columbia. The midfielder has subsequently been dropped by Ecuador boss Sixto Vizuete.
Older articles:

Bruce slaps £18 million price tag on Palacios

Fri 22 Aug
After summer interest from Liverpool and Manchester United, Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce has slapped an £18 million valuation on star midfielder Wilson Palacios.

Latics linked with Venezuelan

Fri 22 Aug
Daniel Arismandi, currently plying his trade for South American club side Union Atletico Maracaibo is said to be close to a move to the JJB despite Latics boss Steve Bruce today professing his happiness with the squad.

Super Mario knows Wigan can beat Chelsea

Wed 20 Aug
Former Chelsea and current Wigan Athletic full back, Mario Melchiot knows that the Latics are capable of beating the blues on Sunday, but it will be difficult.

Bruce reluctant to sell Palacios

Mon 18 Aug
Honduran international midfielder Wilson Palacios has been with the Latics for less than a year but he is already courting interest from the big four Premier League clubs after a string of impressive displays for the Latics.

Heskey earns England call-up

Sun 17 Aug
England boss Fabio Capello has called up Emile Heskey to the national squad for the upcoming friendly fixture with the Czech Republic. Rooney, Defoe and Walcott make up the striking contingent.

Bruce backing Zaki

Fri 15 Aug
Steve Bruce is delighted to have acquired Amr Zaki to play for the Latics this season and thinks the Egyptian forward could prove to be a real bargain if his track record is anything to go by.

King completes Hull switch

Fri 15 Aug
Marlon King yesterday completed his transfer to Hull City, albeit on a season long loan deal with a view to a permenant transfer. The former Nottingham Forest striker managed one goal with the Latics.

WIGANER.net Fantasy Football 2008/09

Wed 13 Aug
Already over 40 people have entered the WIGANER.net Fantasy Football 2008/09 ahead of what should be an exciting season, and a close run battle for the title of "manager of the year."

King likely to seal loan move

Wed 13 Aug
Marlon King seems likely to seal his summer move to Hull City. After discussions over his exit fee from the Latics broke down, Steve Bruce has accepted a loan move for the misfit striker ahead of the transfer deadline.

Bruce pleased with pre-season

Mon 11 Aug
Steve Bruce has been delighted with the pre-season results and performances ahead of the new campaign. The Latics have managed five wins from seven games and enjoyed good work-outs in all the games.

Heskey in doubt for season opener

Mon 11 Aug
Emile Heskey lasted just 19 minutes of the 2-0 victory over FC Utrecht of Holland yesterday afternoon. The Englan international limped off with a hamstring strain and is now doubtful for the start of the season.

Bruce backs Maynor for left back spot

Thu 07 Aug
Steve Bruce has been very impressed with Maynor Figueroa's displays at left back since his arrival from Olimpia and expects the 25 year old to become first choice left back for the club this season.

Greedy King stalls transfer

Tue 05 Aug
Marlon King's transfer to Hull City could well be called off by Friday if the former Nottingham Forest and Watford striker will not back down over his Latics exit demands.

Scharner's £6m price tag

Mon 04 Aug
It is being reported today that Paul Scharner's new two year deal with the Latics has a buy-out clause of £6 million to ward off potential suitors for the Austrian defender.

WIGANER.net Fantasy Football 2008/09

Mon 04 Aug
COMPLETELY FREE TO ENTER. The new season is almost upon us. It is time to test your managerial ability against the rest of the messageboard. Fantasy Football is back and it's even better.

Zaki bags last gasp winner

Sun 03 Aug
Amr Zaki scored his first goal for the Latics as he fired home a last gasp winner in the 3-2 friendly victory over Sheffield Wednesday.

Season Review DVD Winners

Sat 02 Aug
We had three coppies to give away on condition of answering three Latics related questions correctly. Despite having over 100 entries only three could win. Here's wthe lucky winners and correct answers.

WIGANER.net Fantasy Football 2008/09

Sat 02 Aug
COMPLETELY FREE TO ENTER. The new season is almost upon us. It is time to test your managerial ability against the rest of the messageboard. Fantasy Football is back and it's even better.

Wilson pens 3 year deal

Fri 01 Aug
Wilson Palacios has today put pen to paper on a three year contract with the Latics, news that will doubt bring big smiles to Latics fans across Wigan tonight.

Cotterill joins United

Thu 31 Jul
David Cotterill has completed his move to Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee after a relatively unsuccessful period with the Latics.

Scharner signs twelve month extension

Thu 31 Jul
Wigan Athletic player of the season Paul scharner has today put pen to paper on a twelve month extension to his current Latics contract. The present deal now expires in the summer of 2010.

Latics complete Cattermole capture

Wed 30 Jul
Lee Cattermole has completed his £3.5 million move from Middlesbrough, a move that has delighted manager Steve Bruce who has high hopes for the England under 21 international midfielder.



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