
Previously (to Wednesday, 5th November 2008):
Melchiot buoyed by Pompey vwin	Tue 04 Nov
Skipper Mario Melchiot is hoping Wigan's last minute victory is the start of a winning street which sees the Latics surge up the table.

Bruce wary of Portsmouth threat	Fri 31 Oct
Manager Steve Bruce has warned his team of the threat Portsmouth face despite Harry Redknapp leaving the south coast side a second time; this time for rock bottom Tottenham Hotspur.

Bruce laments worst performance	Thu 30 Oct
Steve Bruce is aiming to put a terrible October behind him and is plotting to start November with a win at Portsmouth on Saturday. Wigan lost all four of their October games.

Bruce rejected Bullard	Wed 29 Oct
Steve Bruce has revealed how he nearly signed Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard just days before he opted to sign for Wigan. The popular former player comes face to face with the Latics since his move in 2006.


Older articles:
Villa reaction: Back to basics	Mon 27 Oct
Manager Steve Bruce was irate at the poor defending which saw Wigan concede four in what was a tight game for long periods. Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neil also gives his verdict.

Black expects tough Villa game	Sat 25 Oct
Assistant manager Eric Black believes Wigan are in for a tough game against Premiership high flyers Aston Villa this Sunday.

Bruce regrets loaning Zaki	Thu 23 Oct
Steve Bruce has admitted he regrets loaning Amr Zaki; Instead of paying the reported £7.25million transfer fee the Egyptian International commanded during the summer.

Valencia tipped for centre role	Wed 22 Oct
Assistant manager Eric Black believes winger Antonio Valencia could make a successful transition into the centre of midfield after playing the last three games in his new position.

Bruce must lift tired players	Tue 21 Oct
Manager Steve Bruce believes his globe trotting Latics stars are exhausted after some of them arrived less than 48 hours before their dissapointing 3-2 defeat at Liverpool.

Wigan aim to seal permanent Zaki deal	Mon 20 Oct
With Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez claiming interest and Manchester City rumoured as well, Chief Executive Brenda Spencer is to fly out to Cairo in a bid to sign Amr Zaki on a long-term deal.

Heskey open to "lovely" Liverpool return	Sat 18 Oct
Emile Heskey is hopeful of a Liverpool return; but not in todays' clash with the Anfield men. The England striker is a doubt for the game but in an interview said he would love a return to his former club.

Champions League return entices Heskey	Thu 16 Oct
Man of the moment Emile Heskey has admitted that a return to playing Champions League football is on his mind; but that he will give his all for Wigan. His contract ends next summer.

Heskey wins 50th England cap	Thu 16 Oct
He may not score but Emile Heskey won his 50th England cap in Wednesday's 3-1 away win over Belarus. He played 70 minutes when he was substituted for Peter Crouch.

Former defender Henchoz retires	Tue 14 Oct
Stephane Henchoz has announced his retirement from football with immediate effect after failing to secure a contract in the summer. The former Wigan player was released by Blackburn last season.

Heskey unfazed by goal drought	Mon 13 Oct
Emile Heskey is set to win his 50th England cap and insists his poor goal scoring record for his country does not worry him.

Bruce 'satisfied' with league start	Sun 12 Oct
Wigan manager Steve Bruce has conceded his side should have more points for their efforts so far, but admitted he is content with the start the Latics have made.

Heskey shines in England victory	Sat 11 Oct
Wigan's Emile Heskey played a vital part in England's 5-1 victory over Kazakhstan setting up the fifth goal as he finished the entire game with a dominating performance.

Taylor aims for new deal	Thu 09 Oct
Injury plagued Ryan Taylor is desperate to play in a bid to earn a new contract. The 24-year old - one of Wigan's longest serving players - sees his contract expire next summer.

Heskey fit for qualifiers	Thu 09 Oct
Wigan hitman Emile Heskey is expected to be fit for England's two world cup qualifiers after shrugging off an injury picked up in training.

Palacios and Valencia linked to blah blah blah....	Tue 07 Oct
National newspapers today linked Wilson Palacios and Luis Valencia with moves to Manchester United and Liverpool respectively; exactly like they did a few months ago.

Heskey call-up / Kirkland misses out	Mon 06 Oct
England manager Fabio Capello has called up striker Emile Heskey for the next round of World-Cup qualifiers; but team-mate Chirs Kirkland misses out again.

Damien Francis retires	Fri 03 Oct
Former Wigan midfielder Damien Francis has retired after failing to recover from a serious knee injury. Francis, just 29, hasn't played since April 2007 for last club Watford.

Edman returns to training	Thu 02 Oct
Left-back EriK Edman has returned to training this week after four months out after injuring knee ligaments in the match against Blackburn last May.

Zaki future on hold	Wed 01 Oct
Hotshot Amir Zaki has told reporters in Egypt he will only make a decision on his future next summer, leaving Wigan fans unsure whether their new hero will be at the Latics after this season.

Zaki pleased to be doing well	Wed 01 Oct
Amr Zaki is currently sat at the top of the league's goalscoring charts and attracting attention from some of the biggest clubs in the game after his blistering start to life in the Premier League.