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However the now Scotland international striker thinks the Latics will come out on top. He told the Wigan Evening Post: "I've kept a close eye on how Wigan have done since I left and I'm still in touch with a lot of the boys.
"And of course I know Alex McLeish very well - I was an apprentice at Motherwell under him and he gave me my debut as a kid. He's a fantastic manager, a players' manager if you like, and he's
also a very good mate of mine.
"But I still want Wigan to take the three points on Saturday. It's a massive game for both clubs. Things looked very tight down there at the bottom end of the table.
"But I wouldn't be surprised if they both stay up. They both have strong squads and Bolton are quite a way behind them now. I think Birmingham will miss James McFadden as he has been a great signing for them, and scored some important goals.
"Wigan need to avoid the tight finish they experienced last year - that last day at Sheffield United was something else. It would be nice if they could get the couple of wins they need quickly so they can relax a little bit before the end of the season.
"I do think Wigan will be all right in the end, but the home form is going to be important. I've seen them on TV quite a few times. Wilson Palacios looks a good player and Antonio Valencia seems to have been playing well.
"From what I saw of the highlights against Portsmouth, they created enough chances to get something out of that. I wish the boys all the best and I do believe they will be safe soon."
How the Latics could do with McCulloch on the left hand side this week given the injury to Erik Edman and the suspension of Jason Koumas.
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