Wigan Athletic News

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce is hopeful the club can avoid of a repeat of last season, when their survival fight went down to the final match.

Photograph: Chris Brunskill/Getty Images When you are bottom of the table and have just won your first league match in 10 the pleasure is understandably in the moment, but the celebrating Wigan Athletic supporters will not have been fooled.

Lee McCulloch says he is willing to be a stand-in striker again while suggesting that Daniel Cousin's arrival will boost Rangers' morale.

The South Africa playmaker caught the eye with a goalscoring return to Goodison Park in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League in over Chelsea.

James McArthur boosted Wigan's survival hopes with a dramatic goal which handed the Latics a 2-1 win over fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

James McArthur boosted Wigan's survival hopes with a dramatic late winner over fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.

Gary Caldwell, second right, of Wigan Athletic heads in the opening goal against Bolton Wanderers.

Todays game promises to be a memorable occasion for both the football and also the showing of public support for little Emma Hoolin as the fans walk from the DW Stadium to the Reebok prior to the game The Latics face their local rivals knowing that they need a win, anything less and although it wont be curtains it will certainly be close to being ... (more)

OWEN Coyle has warned his players that failure is not an option in tomorrow's crucial derby clash with Wigan Athletic.

Defeat is not an option for two sides sat in the relegation zone. Bolton head into this encounter encouraged by recent results at home, most notably the 3-1 win against Liverpool on 21 January, and will feel they can torment Wigan, who sit bottom having lost four of their last six games.

Check out the forum! There are 33 members viewing right now and 183 visitors today.... Click here to join in! Wigan Athletic travel to near neighbours Bolton Wanderers on Saturday in a Premier League clash at the Reebok Stadium, with the clubs being just six miles apart there are obviously going to be some connections, so I thought it might be an ... (more)

Just a reminder about match day parking for the Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic game on Saturday 11th February that is being provided by St.

On Saturday, four of the bottom five clubs in the English Premier League take to the pitch to face off in two matches that could go a long way in deciding the relegation battle this season.

The manner in which the South African fitted straight back into the Everton FC team at Wigan Athletic on Saturday would have warmed the cockles of those away supporters shivering at the DW Stadium.

LANDON DONOVAN believes Everton FC have shown they can compete with anyone - and are now ready to underline the fact against Chelsea this weekend.

True ambassador: Oman's numero uno keeper will be in town with his English teammates to play a friendly against home team.

OWEN Coyle could have a range of choices available to him if he opts for a defensive shake-up for Saturday's vital relegation derby with Wigan Athletic.

Barclays Premier League Relegation 11/12. Click here to bet. Sporting Life Football on Twitter! Click here for our Football Transfer Centre! Click here for more football news and transfer gossip! Click here now to play Fantasy Football! Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce admits he would rather the team be playing badly and winning than the reverse but ... (more)

Distin, 34, who also made a comeback in the 1-1 EFC draw with Wigan after recovering from a hamstring injury, believes the South African's presence is key to the Blues keeping possession.

A 2-0 defeat at Carrow Road, coupled with victory for Wolves over QPR, leaves the Whites a point adrift of safety heading into next weekend's crunch derby with Wigan Athletic.