Mellor on joining Wigan

Last updated : 20 January 2006 By Paul Farrington
Mellor: Wants a chance to prove himself
Mellor said: "I am looking forward to playing for Wigan and scoring goals again. I have a lot of admiration for Paul Jewell as he was in a similar position to me when he was at Liverpool and I can learn from him.

"I spoke to the manager Rafael Benitez before I came here to Wigan and he told me it would be good for me to go out on loan, score some goals and get fit.

"He told me I was fifth choice striker at Anfield and I would only be playing for the reserves so this is a great opportunity for me at Wigan.

"I don't see this move as meaning my career at Liverpool is over. I love the club and they have been really good to me.

"I just want to prove myself, show I can score goals at the top level and stay injury free. It's up to me to show what I can do.

"I have been feeling really good in training and it's the best I've felt for almost two years. Wigan are a good club and I know Stephane Henchoz well so hopefully I can get some games and score a lot of goals.

"I just love scoring goals and it has been frustrating being out injured for almost a year and I have missed that."

The 23 year old striker has gone straight into the squad for Saturday's clash with Middlesbrough.

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