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