Dave Whelan

The Top TEN Premier League Surprise Packages

Date: 9th February 2012 at 8:26 pm | Written by
I don’t know about you but I always find it immensely satisfying when I see a newly promoted team or an unfashionable side royally upset the Premier League apple …

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Aston Villa re-open transfer talks

Date: 25th July 2011 at 12:13 pm | Written by
Aston Villa are on the verge of signing Charles N’Zgobia after talks resumed with Wigan, according to the Daily Mail. The Latics has rejected Villla’s original £9 million offer for the French midfielder …

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Roberto Martinez: Proof that loyalty in football does exist

Date: 11th June 2011 at 9:53 am | Written by
Over the last six months, the Premiership has witnessed several stories involving players and managers being tempted into walking out on their club, leaving their team-mates high and dry and moving on to bigger and …

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Everton weigh up summer swoop for Colombian

Date: 19th April 2011 at 1:10 pm | Written by
Everton are said to be in the market for a new striker this summer and The Daily Mirror has reported that man is Wigan’s Colombian International, Hugo Rodallega. With the main focal point …

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West Brom highlight a worrying trend that has gripped football

Date: 8th February 2011 at 4:54 pm | Written by
Roberto Di MatteoIn the midst of one of the most dramatic weekends in Premier League history one story slipped almost undetected amongst the excitement over Arsenal’s 4-4 draw with Newcastle and Manchester …

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Does anyone else fear for Wigan’s Premier League status?

Date: 11th June 2010 at 12:57 pm | Written by
It would seem somewhat presumptuous to label any side prior to the beginning of next season as relegation candidates, even favourites, as this season proved at least as Birmingham and Wolves …

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Amr Zaki: A masterstroke or a massive folly by Hull

Date: 21st January 2010 at 3:00 pm | Written by
AmrZaki_1160524Hull’s new loan signing Amr Zaki certainly has had his highs and lows over the last year. After bursting onto the Premier League scene with 8 goals in 10 games at the …

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Whelan rules out Rodallega sale

Date: 18th January 2010 at 10:38 am | Written by
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has ruled out his club allowing star striker Hugo Rodallega to leave in the January transfer window. The 24-year-old Colombia international is reported to be interesting the likes of …

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Latics admit Caldwell interest

Date: 13th January 2010 at 11:38 am | Written by
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has confirmed that his club have moved to in trump Middlesbrough in the race to sign Celtic centre-half Gary Caldwell. The 27-year-old Scotland stopper is one of a number …

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Has the real Antonio Valencia finally stood up?

Date: 7th December 2009 at 4:30 pm | Written by
Valencia's goal in Russia proved to be the winnerValencia's goal in Russia proved to be the winner Considering Wigan is in Greater Manchester, Antonio Valencia’s journey from the DW Stadium down the M62 to …

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