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Footballers are kings among men

THBN - Tottenham Hotspur Blog News 09 November @ 09:14 AM EST
The debate regarding footballers doing what they want in society, crept into our lively office conversation this morning. It was interesting to see my fellow colleagues reaction to the Marlon King story.
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Marlon King Punches His Way To 18 Months In Prison

Twohundredpercent 29 October @ 08:56 PM EST

Marlon King is twenty-eight years old. His contract with Wigan Athletic was worth £35,000 per week. He has scored twelve Premier League goals in his entire career. Never has in the field of human endeavour has such mediocrity been so handsomely rewarded. For this reason and this doesn't obviously doesn't even take into account what he has been sent to prison for and if nothing else comes from this grimly predictable story, at least Dave Whelan may be breathing a sigh of relief at getting such an expensive burden upon Wigan Athletic's wage bill.

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Marlon King in jail and out of a job

Soccerblog 29 October @ 08:30 PM EST

Put behind bars for 18 months for groping a woman, and after she spurned his advances, breaking her nose.

He is terminated from Wigan although this incident occurred when he was loaned out to Hull.

"He is absolutely sacked - we will not tolerate football players who get sent to jail for 18 months.

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Marlon King Jailed: Wigan Athletic Striker Given 18 Month Sentence for Sexual Assault

Caught Offside 29 October @ 12:34 PM EST

Footballer found guilty of assault and actual bodily harm.

Wigan Athletic striker Marlon King has been jailed for 18 months after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman and causing actual bodily harm.
The former Gillingham and Nottingham Forest front-man had been accused of groping a woman in a bar, before breaking her nose after she rejected his advances.

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Rafa Offers Heskey a Lifeline

Premiership Talk Blog 13 October @ 11:38 PM EST

Rafa Benitez has offered current Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey a lifeline as the big man tries to cement his spot in Fabio Capello's upcoming World Cup squad.

Heskey has been out of favor at Villa Park this season, starting only one of Villa's Premier League fixtures this season and is yet to find the back of the net in his five appearances.

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Ask The Oppo! Eldo71 Talks To A Wigan Fan

Arsenal Insider 19 September @ 06:52 AM EST

Welcome to Ask the Oppo! Perry groves' lovechild is till on an extended break so Eldo71 talks to Tony Holmes, a Wigan fan from Warrington who will be at the game today at the Emirates...

Eldo71: First off, what are your opinions of your new manger Roberto Martinez?

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Wigan Athletic vs West Ham United: Match Preview - 12/09/2009

The H List 10 September @ 01:55 PM EST
1. A Change Of Tack
I don't know about you, but personally I think this blog has become just a little too considered in recent weeks at the expense of our bread and butter.
Perilous flirtation with the threat of legal action has been discarded in favour of sound reasoning, and that has to change. Click to continue reading...

Wigan’s Hendry Thomas: A Player to Watch

EPL Talk 21 August @ 09:26 AM EST

Hendry Thomas is an unfamiliar name to many English Football fans. But from the vantage point of the CONCACAF region, he's becoming a giant, an emerging titan in the relatively weak word of Central American football.

Thomas, is Honduran, like his current Wigan team mate Maynor Figueroa and former Wigan man Wilson Palacios.

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Gerrard, International Man Of Injury

Fantasy Premier League Tips and Review 11 August @ 03:58 PM EST
All the news outlets are reporting that Gerrard is going to miss the friendly international against Holland due to a groin problem. The Times reports "the Liverpool captain trained yesterday but felt a slight soreness in his groin and did not travel with the squad this morning. He has returned to his club as a precaution. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool Close In On £9m Bruiser: Mediocre Mid Table Man at Best!

Caught Offside 11 August @ 11:51 AM EST

Hopefully this rumour will not lead to anything!

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has claimed the transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lee Cattermole is unsettling for both the club and the player.

Liverpool and Sunderland have been strongly linked with the England Under-21 international over the summer, with Black Cats' boss Steve Bruce formerly in charge at Wigan admitting he will test the Latics' resolve in trying to sign the player.

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Wherefore Art Though, Amr Zaki? Not Wigan.

Never Captain Nicky Butt 07 July @ 09:11 PM EST
Those Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink-esque thighs won't be showcased at Wigan
Egyptian bad boy Amr Zaki is out at Wigan. The club's chairman Dave Whelan revealed today that there is "no chance" that Zaki returns to the club. A pretty harsh analysis by Whelan followed:
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Vidic Reveals: I Rejected Barca, Real & Milan Offers For United Stay

The Soccer Blog 01 July @ 09:10 AM EST
The Serbian international Nemanja Vidic has revealed that Europe's finest were all after him, but he was uninterested. Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has revealed that he turned down offers Barcelona, Milan and Real Madrid in order to stay at Old Trafford. Vidic has become one of the most important players at the club, as evidenced by [. Click to continue reading...

Vidic Reveals: I Rejected Barca, Real & Milan Offers For United Stay

The Soccer Blog 01 July @ 09:10 AM EST
The Serbian international Nemanja Vidic has revealed that Europe's finest were all after him, but he was uninterested. Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has revealed that he turned down offers Barcelona, Milan and Real Madrid in order to stay at Old Trafford. Vidic has become one of the most important players at the club, as evidenced by [. Click to continue reading...

‘The Wonder Boy’ To Be Third Signing For United?

The Soccer Blog 28 June @ 06:15 AM EST
Sir Alex Ferguson finally stepped into the transfer market last night after clinching the £15.25million signing of Antonio Valencia from Wigan. And now Fergie is setting his sights on capturing £40m hot-shot Karim Benzema from Lyon AND Udinese's Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez. Hotline understands United have reached agreement with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan for the 23-year-old Ecuadorian [. Click to continue reading...

Spurs & Reds Eyeing £7m Cattermole

The Soccer Blog 26 June @ 06:40 AM EST
Latics chairman Dave Whelan recently stated he has no intention of selling the England Under-21 international midfielder. Tottenham Hotspur are the latest club believed to be considering making an approach for Wigan Athletic's Lee Cattermole, according to a report in the British tabloid The Daily Mail. Click to continue reading...

Good Luck and Thanks – Wigan Athletic

Football Digest 25 June @ 10:36 AM EST

Since their inception into the Premier League in 2005, Wigan have been what

Closet Man U fan?

could be described as a selling club. Even before the start of the '05/06 season, their top scorer from their promotion campaign Nathan Ellington left to join West Brom. Over the years, stars like Pascal Chimbonda, Wilson Palacios and Jimmy Bullard have left the JJB Stadium (soon to be called the DW Stadium after the ever modest Manchester United loving chairman Dave Whelan) for a 'bigger club'.

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Where Now For Michael Owen?

SoccerLens 25 June @ 06:44 AM EST

A gamblers spirit, it is said, is a necessary part of all human endeavour. For a man who by all accounts is a fan of a little gamble, which some, most notably the outspoken Wigan chairman Dave Whelan, have accused of him being too focused on, Michael Owen must appreciate that he must play the odds and take the plunge for his next bet, which could well determine how English football remembers one of it's favourite sons.

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United Looking For Nani-Valencia Swap To Blow Real Away

The Soccer Blog 25 June @ 06:16 AM EST
Latics chairman Dave Whelan says they have received acceptable offers for the Ecuador international midfielder Antonio Valencia. According to various reports in the British press, Wigan Athletic's Antonio Valencia will decide whether to join Manchester United or Real Madrid when he returns from holiday on Friday. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United Or Real Madrid?

Man United Devils 25 June @ 04:04 AM EST


Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has revealed that one of their star players Antonio Valencia will choose between Man United or Real Madrid, when he comes back off holiday this Friday. Whelan revealed...
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Manchester United Or Real Madrid?

Man United Devils 25 June @ 04:04 AM EST


Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has revealed that one of their star players Antonio Valencia will choose between Man United or Real Madrid, when he comes back off holiday this Friday. Whelan revealed...
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“United Fans Will Worship Valencia”

Republik Of Mancunia 21 June @ 07:56 AM EST

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has talked up our likely signing, Antonio Valencia, claiming that he is world class and that for the price agreed, we're getting him for an 'absolute steal'.

"I think Antonio is the best wide right player anywhere and that includes Franck Ribery," said Whelan.

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Lee Cattermole Is Not For Sale, Says Chairman

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 19 June @ 10:20 PM EST

According to Tom Walker at Setanta Sports, Wigan Athletic midfielder Lee Cattermole is not for sale. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan said,

"Lee is not going anywhere ... You just cannot replace these kind of players."

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United make Valencia bid!

Manutd Blog 17 June @ 01:37 PM EST

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan will meet Manchester United and Real Madrid representatives in the next three or four days to discuss the potential transfer of Ecuador winger Antonio Valencia.

United have made a £16 million bid for Latics star Valencia, while Real are also interested, as are a third, unnamed, club.

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Wigan Not Interested In Going After Owen

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 17 June @ 12:14 PM EST

According to John Edwards at the Daily Mail, Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan admitted that the club will not go after striker Michael Owen. He said,

"... we wouldn't be interested in him .... His wages are too expensive, for one thing, and, for another, you have to ask whether he still has the urge, the bottle and the drive.

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Manchester United: Summer Transfer Targets

EPL Talk 17 June @ 12:07 PM EST

Who will be in at Old Trafford this summer?


With the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo adding £80 million to Sir Alex Ferguson's usual £25-30 million yearly budget. A summer spending spree is surely on the cards. Looking at the side, it would appear to me a winger and some quality in centre midfield are needed, with possibly, a striker as the icing on the cake. Click to continue reading...

Valencia Will Decide Himself On Future Club

Republik Of Mancunia 17 June @ 03:39 AM EST

The news on Antonio Valencia has been fairly limitted since our £16 million bid last week, which is likely because nobody is really that arsed. We're losing a special player to Real Madrid so many of us would like someone special to replace him. Whilst I don't have anything against Valencia, there doesn't seem much to him and for the price we're offering, it feels like risky business.

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Bayern Interested In Valencia Too…? As A Replacement For Ribery…?

Republik Of Mancunia 17 June @ 02:36 AM EST

Some reports this morning have suggested that Bayern Munich have joined United and Real Madrid as a possibility for Antonio Valencia. With United's bid going in a week ago, the Wigan chairman, Dave Whelan has confirmed that talks will take place within the next week or so, although cannot reveal the identity of the third club.

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Wigan Confirm Signing Of Manager Roberto Martinez

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 15 June @ 03:22 PM EST

UPDATE: According to Wigan Athletic's official website, Wigan Athletic have signed manager Roberto Martinez from Swansea City. He has signed a three-year deal with the club.

June 4th, 2009 According to Rob Parrish at Sky Sports News, Swansea manager Roberto Martinez is set to become the new manager of Wigan Athletic.

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Wigan & United To Begin Negotiations Soon For Valencia

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 12 June @ 02:00 PM EST

According to Peter Fraser at Sky Sports News, Manchester United and Wigan Athletic are going to begin negotiations for Luis Antonio Valencia soon. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan said,

"They (United) have been in touch with us and we will be starting negotiations very shortly, I would imagine .

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And So We Begin… Finally…

The Offside: Manchester United 12 June @ 12:57 PM EST

Well, that didn't take long. I've been concerned about United's lack of presence in the transfer market, but that problem has finally been addressed this afternoon. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that Manchester United have made a bid for Ecuadorian winger Antonio Valencia.

No concrete figures to be had, but the best estimates indicate that Valencia could be a United player for around £15 million.

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Martinez To Be Named Wigan Manager

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 04 June @ 12:46 PM EST

UPDATE: According to Rob Parrish at Sky Sports News, Swansea manager Roberto Martinez is set to become the new manager of Wigan Athletic. Wigan chairmna Dave Whelan said,

"I think it will be a done deal, definitely, by this time tomorrow.

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Geordie boy Bruce is new Mackem’s boss

Footy/Soccer Blog 03 June @ 11:29 AM EST

After days of negotiations, Steve Bruce has today officially been confirmed as the new Sunderland boss.

The 48 year old, self-confessed Newcastle fan, has signed a three-year contract with the Black Cats. Previously manager of Wigan (twice), Sheffield United, Huddersfield, Crystal Palace and Birmingham, Bruce has done the rounds as far as management goes.

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Sunderland Secure Bruce Appointment: Does The Word Loyalty Mean Nothing to Former Wigan Boss?

Caught Offside 03 June @ 04:12 AM EST
Steve Bruce gets ready to tell the missus they have to move home...again! Sunderland moved a step closer to appointing Steve Bruce as their new manager after agreeing a compensation fee with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan. Bruce, 48, was given permission by Whelan to speak to the Black Cats about their . Click to continue reading...