Wigan Athletic: August 2008 - news archive

Wigan striker Emile Heskey has hinted he could see out his career at the JJB despite speculation over a switch to Tottenham.

A brace from on-loan Egyptian Amr Zaki helped Wigan secure their first points of the season in convincing fashion.

Steve Bruce has indicated he is prepared to take a risk by throwing Chris Kirkland back into the team for the clash at Hull.

Wigan are believed to be lining up a late bid to sign Serbian striker Nikola Zigic, who wants a move to a Premier League club.

Venezuela international striker Daniel Arismendi has denied claims Wigan want to sign him but admits interest from England.

Wigan midfielder Antonio Valencia's failure to report for international duty last week could get Latics in hot water.

Steve Bruce has delivered a pre-deadline blow to rival clubs by revealing Henri Camara "has got a part to play" at Wigan.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce says it would take "a hell of an offer" for him to consider selling star striker Emile Heskey.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce says he will make changes to his side for the clash with Notts County but will show his opponents respect.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is refusing to panic despite seeing his side lose their opening two fixtures in the Premier League.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has confirmed his interest in South Korea forward Chu-young Park but claims there is no deal in place yet.

Portugal star Deco secured another three points for Chelsea with a stunning free kick against Wigan Athletic at the JJB Stadium.

Gareth Southgate watched Mido score his second goal of the season for Boro at Liverpool and then denied he was joining Wigan.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce believes the Premier League title will end up at Man Utd or Chelsea this season.

Middlesbrough striker Mido has refused to rule out a loan switch to Wigan ahead of crunch talks with boss Gareth Southgate next week.

Reports in Korea claim Wigan are closing in on a move for striker Chu-young Park - the former Asian Young Player of the Year.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has denied he is set to sign free agent Stephen Carr or allow Michael Brown to rejoin Sheffield United.

England boss Fabio Capello says the door is not closed on Peter Crouch despite looking at Emile Heskey against the Czech Republic.

Notts County have confirmed that the Carling Cup second round tie against Wigan will take place next Tuesday, August 26.

Paul Scharner is confident that Wigan can take at least a point from Luiz Felipe Scolari's Chelsea at the JJB Stadium on Saturday.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce claims it would take silly money for him to contemplate selling star midfielder Wilson Palacios.

Wigan star Paul Scharner has been recalled to the Austria squad and could win his 13th cap against Italy on Wednesday.

Wigan are ready to offer defender Stephen Carr the chance to get his career back on track at the JJB Stadium.

Two early goals from Dean Ashton are enough to give West Ham the victory over Wigan, despite the away side dominating the second half.

Olivier Kapo has dismissed rumours that he is unhappy at the JJB Stadium and says he can't wait for the clash at West Ham.

Hull City are confident of completing the loan signing of Wigan striker Marlon King in time to have him available for the new season.

Wigan assistant boss Eric Black has backed Titus Bramble to replace ankle injury victim Paul Scharner against West Ham if necessary.

Sunderland midfielder Dickson Etuhu insists he is happy to stay at Sunderland despite talk of a possible move to Wigan.

Hull are set to complete the capture of striker Marlon King from Wigan on an initial loan deal with a view to a permanent move.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce expects star striker Emile Heskey to shake off a minor thigh injury ahead of the trip to West Ham.

Daniel De Ridder and Kevin Kilbane were on target as Wigan beat Dutch side FC Utrecht 2-0 in their final pre-season game.

Recent signing Lee Cattermole has admitted that boss Steve Bruce was the key behind his decision to join Wigan.

Chris Kirkland, Paul Scharner, Jason Koumas and Ryan Taylor are all still fighting for full fitness for Wigan's trip to West Ham.

Amr Zaki and Antonio Valencia have been unable to secure a visa to travel to Holland for Wigan's friendly clash against FC Utrecht.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce could be an interested onlooker with Birmingham's Seb Larsson tipped to demand a move back to the Premiership.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has backed Maynor Figueroa to become a "fine player" for Latics during the forthcoming season.

Wigan are yet to make a bid for Ipswich midfielder Danny Haynes who has been linked with a switch to the JJB.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is set to decide whether or not to offer French striker Joel Thomas a deal when his trial spell ends.

Hull fear the Marlon King deal is in danger of collapse as the striker is locked in a financial disagreement with Wigan.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce is ready to pull the plug on striker Marlon King's proposed £2m move to Premier League new boys Hull City.

Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland wants to stay injury-free this season and claims he is not thinking about an England call-up.

Wigan's Wilson Palacios has ended the speculation linking him with a move away from the JJB by penning a new three-year deal.

Summer signing Amr Zaki is set to make his debut for Wigan on Saturday in the pre-season friendly at Sheffield Wednesday.

Michael Brown has moved to dismiss suggestions that he is set to leave Wigan and join Premier League new-boys Stoke this summer.