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Maynor Figueroa scores the goal of the season (video)

There is absoloutley no doubt about it. That was the goal of the season.
If you haven’t already seen Maynor Figueroa’s goal for Wigan this afternoon, make sure you watch the video at the top of this post. I’m sure you’ll agree, it was simply out of this world.
In the words of Andy Gray : “What [...]

They beat Chelsea 3-1 just two months ago but manage to lose 9-1 to Spurs yesterday

You know what they say, football is a funny old game.
It was just two months ago when Roberto Martinez’ Wigan caused one of the biggest shocks of the season by beating Premier League leaders Chelsea 3-1 at the DW Stadium.
Contrast that to yesterday’s humiliating (that’s a massive understatement, I know) 9-1 defeat at the hands [...]

Three words to sum up Marlon King

In case you haven’t heard, Wigan striker Marlon King has today been jailed for 18 months after been found guilty of assault on a young woman in a nightclub at the end of last year.
The former Hull City, Watford, Middlesbrough, Barnet, Gllingham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds frontman allegedly broke the woman’s nose after she told [...]

Is this the signing of the summer?

I was shocked to see that Lee Cattermole has today joined Sunderland for an initial fee of just £6 million, the fee will rise to £10 million based on appearances and international caps etc;.
The England under-21 international was strongly linked with a move to the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool in recent weeks, however it [...]

Liverpool ready to make £12 million bid for Arsenal and Sunderland target

Liverpool are ready to make a £12 million bid for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole after it was revealed that Xabi Alonso has handed in a written transfer request.
The England under-21 international has been strongly linked with a move away from the JJB Stadium in recent days, with both Arsenal and Sunderland understood to be interested.
Cattermole, [...]

Arsenal keen to bring £10 million England midfielder to the Emirates

Arsenal are reportedly ready to make a £10 million bid for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole.
The England under-21 international impressed during last season’s Premier League and continued his good form in this summer’s European under-21 Championships.
Former Wigan boss, Steve Bruce has been strongly linked with a move for Cattermole, 21, in recent weeks, with Sunderland willing to [...]

Busy day in the transfer market

It has been a busy busy day in the transfer market with Sunderland, Wigan and Aston Villa all featured.
Scotland arrives at the JJB
Wigan have today completed the signing of Swansea striker Jason Scotland. Scotland, 30, has been strongly linked with a move to Wigan ever since Roberto Martinez, former Swansea boss, took over at the [...]

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