Commercial manager John Fillingham said: "Our profile in Manchester is also higher than ever - we have got a tremendous corporate support from within Manchester. This is very encouraging, because it is far more than we expected.
"But wherever we go, we still get the impression Wigan Athletic are regarded by many as their second favourite team; this is also good."
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Henri Camara is set to be back from the African Cup of Nations in time for tomorrow's game. He was due in Manchester at 18:00. Football co-ordinator
Bill Green has also just come back from the African Nations where he has been carrying out scouting duties.
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