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Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has dismissed claims that he is set to sell the club to Wigan Warriors owner Ian Lenagan. Whelan admits that he will step down from his role in the next two years but has not made a decision regarding the sale of the L
The Ecuadorian winger is set to be out of action for a month after suffering a hamstring injury in the Red Devils’ 2-0 win at Ajax in their Europa League first leg on Thursday night. But despite being disheartened at the former Wigan Athletic man’s absen
Oman's national team player Ismail al-Ajami (R) contends for the ball with Wigan's Maynor Figueroa during a friendly football match in Muscat on February 17, 2012. View Photo »
He's got so much experience and he gets the absolute best out of his players. That's what they need now - some organisation and some belief back. Phillips was not surprised that Short dismissed Bruce in the wake of a 2-1 home defeat against Wigan Athletic last Saturday. I don't think there was a way bac...
But Martinez is adamant that selling the former England Under-21 international is not on the agenda, insisting that he can play a vital role for Wigan as they battle relegation from the Premier League. "His actions in one-on-ones are sensational, and whe
DAKAR (Reuters) - Demba Ba was among several high-profile casualties as Senegal kept just nine of the squad from the recent African Nations Cup finals for a friendly against South Africa in Durban on February 29. The Newcastle United striker was dropped
Wigan Athletic winger Victor Moses is “super excited” and will honour Nigeria’s invitation for a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Rwanda. There have been speculations in the media that Kaduna-born Moses may be having second thoughts about his rece
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ward (C) celebrates scoring the third goal during their English Premier League football match against Wigan Athletic at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England on November 6, 2011. View Photo »
There's always less sacked in the Premier League than the Football League, and we have some incredibly talented and experienced managers. If you were the owner of Wolverhampton Wanderers you wouldn't want other than Mick McCarthy or Roberto Martínez [at Wigan Athletic], or Sir Alex Ferguson or Roberto M...
Whelan plans to step down as chairman of Latics in the next couple of years and the rumour mill had suggested he could sell up lock, stock and barrel to Lenagan. However the 75-year-old has moved quickly to dismiss such talk and says that even though he
Gus Poyet will not be the only member of the Brighton staff with a special FA Cup tale to tell if the current squad need inspiration ahead of Sunday's dream fifth-round tie against Liverpool at Anfield. Seagulls players will no doubt be tapping into thei
Wigan Athletic Football Club is a professional football team based in Wigan, Lancashire, England. They currently compete in the Premier League, the highest division of football in England, in which they have been playing since their promotion from the Football League in 2005, being the only top flight run in the clubs history. They currently... Full Article
Wigan Athletic's Chairman Dave Whelan attends their English Premier League football match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England on November 6, 2011.
View Photo »BOLTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez with Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic at Reebok Stadium on February 11, 2012 in Bolton, England.
View Photo »BOLTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic at Reebok Stadium on February 11, 2012 in Bolton, England.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic goalscorers Gary Caldwell and James McArthur celebrate their 1-2 victory after the final whistle during the English Premier League soccer match at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England, Saturday Feb. 11, 2012.
View Photo »Bolton Wanderers' Tuncay Sanli, left, and Wigan Athletic's James McCarthy battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England, Saturday Feb. 11, 2012.
View Photo »BOLTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Gary Caldwell (#5) of Wigan Athletic is congratulated by his team-mates after heading in the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic at Reebok Stadium on February 11, 2012 in Bolton, England.
View Photo »Oman's national team player Ismail al-Ajami (R) contends for the ball with Wigan's Maynor Figueroa during a friendly football match in Muscat on February 17, 2012.
View Photo »Everton manager David Moyes, left, and Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez look on during their English Premier League soccer match at DW Stadium, Wigan, England, Saturday Feb. 4, 2012.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic's Maynor Figueroa, left, and Everton's Nikica Jelavic battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match at The DW Stadium, Wigan, England, Saturday Feb. 4, 2012. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
View Photo »Everton's Denis Stracqualursi, left, and Wigan Athletic's Gary Caldwell battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match at The DW Stadium, Wigan, England, Saturday Feb. 4, 2012. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic's Spanish manager Roberto Martinez gestures during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wigan Athletic at White Hart Lane in north London, England on January 31, 2012.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic's Chilean midfielder Jean Beausejour controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wigan Athletic at White Hart Lane in north London, England on January 31, 2012.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Jordi Gomez of Wigan tackles Scott Parker of Spurs during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wigan Athletic at White Hart Lane on January 31, 2012 in London, England.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic's Franco Di Santo (L) is challenged by Tottenham Hotspur's Younes Kaboul during their English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane in London January 31, 2012.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic's Jordi Gomes (L) challenges Tottenham Hotspur's Jake Livermore during their English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane in London January 31, 2012.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic's Jean Beausejour (R) challenges Tottenham Hotspur's Kyle Walker during their English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane in London January 31, 2012.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic's Dutch defender Ronnie Stam (L) vies with Tottenham Hotspur's French-Cameroonian defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto (R) during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wigan Athletic at White Hart Lane in north London, England on January 31, 2012.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic's English midfielder Ben Watson (L) vies with Tottenham Hotspur's Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale (R) during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wigan Athletic at White Hart Lane in north London, England on January 31, 2012.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Jordi Gomez of Wigan clashes with Jake Livermore of Spurs during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wigan Athletic at White Hart Lane on January 31, 2012 in London, England.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic's Jordi Gomez (R) is challenged by Tottenham Hotspur's Scott Parker during their English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane in London January 31, 2012.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic's Ben Watson (R) challenges Tottenham Hotspur's Luka Modric during their English Premier League soccer match at White Hart Lane in London January 31, 2012.
View Photo »BOLTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Ryo Miyaichi of Bolton Wanderers warms up prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic at Reebok Stadium on February 11, 2012 in Bolton, England.
View Photo »BOLTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Referee Howard Webb points towards Franco Di Santo of Wigan Athletic during the Barclays Premier League match between Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic at Reebok Stadium on February 11, 2012 in Bolton, England.
View Photo »BOLTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Ryo Miyaichi of Bolton Wanderers applauds the fans at full-time following the Barclays Premier League match between Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic at Reebok Stadium on February 11, 2012 in Bolton, England.
View Photo »BOLTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Ryo Miyaichi of Bolton Wanderers shoots at goal under pressure from Emmerson Boyce of Wigan Athletic during the Barclays Premier League match between Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic at Reebok Stadium on February 11, 2012 in Bolton, England.
View Photo »Wigan Athletic's Chairman Dave Whelan attends their English Premier League football match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England on November 6, 2011.
View Photo »He's got so much experience and he gets the absolute best out of his players. That's what they need now - some organisation and some belief back. Phillips was not surprised that Short dismissed Bruce in the wake of a 2-1 home defeat against Wigan Athletic last Saturday. I don't think there was a way bac...
There's always less sacked in the Premier League than the Football League, and we have some incredibly talented and experienced managers. If you were the owner of Wolverhampton Wanderers you wouldn't want other than Mick McCarthy or Roberto Martínez [at Wigan Athletic], or Sir Alex Ferguson or Roberto M...
At Christmas time, remember to buy your only true love a present, Wigan Athletic. Your girlfriend/boyfriend may not be forever but your football club will. Do we want to go to next Christmas play Huddersfield at home & Mk Dons away? I highly doubt it, a minimum of 50p per fan could make all the differen...
What I can guarantee you is that Wigan Athletic is in his heart and whatever he will decide or do, it will be for the good of the football club. I've got no doubts or any worries that we can rely on our chairman. Whatever he decides will be the best for our future.
I don't think it will ever be repeated, what Dave Whelan has achieved at Wigan
because the Liverpool and Manchester clubs are within easy reach. But we have grown a fan base which is 90% local and we are doing very good deals for children and youngsters to try to change that, and get them hooked young on Wigan Athletic.
I was the only kid at school who was a Wigan Athletic supporter
How can you have someone being a flop at Wigan Athletic?
Over the last two years the chairman has been very supportive to me and loyal, and now I feel I need to be loyal and supportive back to him. I haven't finished my job at Wigan Athletic; there is much work still to be done.
My grandson is a bright boy and is massively keen on football and Wigan Athletic. I’m inclined to let him have a go and I hope that happens.
