10,000 and counting...

Last updated : 25 July 2005 By Paul Farrington
The previous record was just below the 5,000 mark and this new season is more than double that.

Chairman Dave Whelan was delighted with the sales and he said: "People have always questioned our supporter base, but I was confident the interest in the town was there if we could provide top-flight football.

"The chance for Wigan folk to watch their team take on the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool is a dream come true and I'm delighted so many are signing up for the season."