Martinez offered Liverpool job: Wigan owner

Martinez offered Liverpool job: Wigan owner London: Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez has been "made an offer" by Liverpool's American owners who are searching for a new manager after sacking Kenny Dalglish, Wigan chairman Dave Whelan said on Friday. Martinez flew to Miami after holidaying in Barbados to meet Liverpool's principle owner John Henry and, according to Whelan, is set for a second meeting on Tuesday. "He had a very constructive meeting. They made an offer and...
08:58 PM, May 25, 2012

Martinez in talks with Liverpool owners

Martinez in talks with Liverpool owners London: Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez has flown to Miami to talk to the American owners of Liverpool about the vacant manager's job at Anfield, Wigan chairman Dave Whelan said on Thursday. Martinez is meeting with John W Henry after being granted permission to speak with the Reds' hierarchy. "Roberto is in Miami today [Thursday] and you can only assume what he's gone there for," Whelan told the BBC. "He is...
09:01 AM, May 25, 2012

Liverpool approach Wigan manager Martinez

Liverpool approach Wigan manager Martinez London: Liverpool have been given permission by Wigan to speak to manager Roberto Martinez about succeeding the fired Kenny Dalglish. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says the approach from Liverpool came on Thursday while he was with Martinez, a day after Dalglish was sacked following the club's disappointing season in which they finished eighth in the Premier League. "I gave him permission and he will be talking to them soon. I...
11:11 PM, May 17, 2012

Blackburn relegated after losing to Wigan

Blackburn relegated after losing to Wigan Blackburn: Blackburn joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in being relegated from the English Premier League after losing 1-0 at home to Wigan who ensured their survival with sixth win from their past eight matches on Monday. Blackburn, the 1995 champion, needed to win to have any chance of staying up, but Wigan defender Antolin Alcaraz scored with an 87th-minute header from a corner that sealed both teams' fate. The hosts earlier had...
07:19 AM, May 08, 2012

Tottenham edge closer to top after Wigan win

Tottenham edge closer to top after Wigan win London: Gareth Bale scored twice and Luka Modric added another goal as Tottenham beat Wigan 3-1 on Tuesday to move within sight of the Premier League lead after Manchester City lost at Everton. Bale's volley in the 29th minute was followed up by Modric's cool finish five minutes later from 18 yards to give Spurs a 2-0 half-time lead. Bale struck again for his 11th goal of the season in...
06:28 AM, Feb 01, 2012

Mancini defends red card gesture vs Wigan

Mancini defends red card gesture vs Wigan Manchester: Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has defended his habit of waving imaginary cards on the touchline calling for opposing players to be sent-off. Mancini once again gestured for a red card on Monday night after Wigan defender Maynor Figueroa handled the ball in the 88th minute of Citys 1-0 victory at the DW Stadium. It was the second time in four games that Mancini has waved an imaginary card...
12:19 AM, Jan 18, 2012

Man City end poor away run with Wigan win

Man City end poor away run with Wigan win Wigan: Manchester City's two-month wait for an away win in the Premier League ended on Monday, with Edin Dzeko's goal settling a hard-fought 1-0 victory for the leaders at Wigan. The Bosnia striker brought an 11-match goal drought to an end in the first half, heading David Silva's free kick into the net. "He deserved to score a goal," City manager Roberto Mancini said. "He scored this very important goal...
06:31 AM, Jan 17, 2012

Chelsea rout Wigan to clinch EPL title

Chelsea rout Wigan to clinch EPL title Chelsea secured the Premier League title in magnificent fashion by destroying 10-man Wigan Athletic 8-0. ...
12:14 AM, May 10, 2010

Man City held at Wigan, Blackburn beat Burnley

Man City held at Wigan, Blackburn beat Burnley City remained in fifth spot with 17 points from eight matches. ...
09:31 PM, Oct 19, 2009

Chelsea's perfect start ended by Wigan

Chelsea's perfect start ended by Wigan Wigan beat Chelsea and knocked them off the top of the league standings. ...
04:41 PM, Sep 27, 2009

Manchester United sign Wigan Athletic's Valencia

Manchester United sign Wigan Athletic's Valencia The Red Devils have confirmed the winger's move across Lancashire. ...
12:51 AM, Jul 02, 2009

Manchester United close in on title with Wigan win

Manchester United close in on title with Wigan win Manchester United are now just one point away from EPL title. ...
03:33 PM, May 14, 2009

EPL: Chelsea play Wigan at Stamford Bridge

EPL: Chelsea play Wigan at Stamford Bridge Chelsea are 10 points behind leaders Manchester United. ...
08:37 PM, Feb 28, 2009

Aston Villa, Wigan Athletic match ends in a draw

Aston Villa, Wigan Athletic match ends in a draw Wigan welcomed back Chris Kirkland and Titus Bramble to the starting line-up. ...
02:34 PM, Feb 01, 2009

Mido condemns Liverpool to another draw

Mido condemns Liverpool to another draw A late penalty from Mido has seen Liverpool fall further off the pace ...
01:43 AM, Jan 30, 2009
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