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Wigan Athletic F.C.

Wigan Athletic F.C.
Football club information
Full nameWigan Athletic Football Club
NicknameThe Latics
Founded1932
StadiumDW Stadium (capacity : 25138)
ChairmanDave Whelan
ManagerRoberto Martínez
LeaguePremier League
2010 � 11Premier League, 16th
All-time top scorerAndy Liddell
Current season2011 � 12 Wigan Athletic F.C. season

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Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.

They have played at the DW Stadium since 1999, sharing the stadium with rugby league club Wigan Warriors. They previously played at Springfield Park for 67 years.

As of the 2011 � 12 season, Wigan Athletic are the youngest club in the Premier League, having only been formed in 1932.

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Match Preview: Blackpool FC vs. Newcastle United FC - Coming Home Newcastle (blog) Tweet this news
Coming Home Newcastle (blog)--Blackpool finds themselves in the drop zone following a 3-1 defeat at the hands of -Wigan Athletic-, while Newcastle have recently cracked the magical 40 point barrier in their quest for survival. The two teams last played in - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:23:21 GMT+00:00
Match Preview: Sunderland v Wigan Athletic - Sunderland AFC Tweet this news
Sunderland AFC--Vice captain Antolin Alcaraz, a Martinez acquisition from -FC- Bruges, has also been a regular name on the teamsheet. The defender scored -Wigan's- goal in the draw with Sunderland at the DW Stadium earlier this season. Emmerson Boyce - Date : Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:23:46 GMT+00:00
Win a pair of tickets to Sunderland v Wigan Athletic! - The Guardian Tweet this news
The Guardian--Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action Images We've teamed up with Barclays, title sponsor of the Barclays Premier League, to offer one lucky reader a pair of tickets to Saturday's Sunderland v -Wigan Athletic- match. Don't worr - Date : Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:41:45 GMT+00:00
Blackpool FC midfielder David Vaughan set to play through injections - Click Lancashire Tweet this news
Click Lancashire--The Seasiders slipped into the relegation zone for the first time this season following Saturday's 3-1 defeat to -Wigan Athletic-. The Welsh international has been sidelined for the club's past three defeats with a hip injury t - Date : Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:31:08 GMT+00:00
"Oh, you mean the soccer team?" - When Saturday Comes Tweet this news
When Saturday Comes--If -Wigan Athletic- go down this season it'll be only the second time the club have ever been relegated. But in WSC 48 Mike Wareing was despairing of the dominance of rugby league in the town, and fantasising about getting to foo - Date : Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:28:41 GMT+00:00
Blackpool FC 1 Wigan Athletic 3 - Match Report - Click Lancashire Tweet this news
Click Lancashire--Published Sat 16 Apr 2011 17:35 Blackpool slipped into the relegation zone for the first time this season after suffering a crushing defeat to rivals -Wigan Athletic-. The Seasiders now have five games remaining to save their Premier Lea - Date : Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:46:16 GMT+00:00
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Wirral News---...- Parry, McNamara, Blanchard, Benson, Fraughan, Jordan Holmes, Wainwright, Appleton. Meanwhile, Tranmere's under-18s return to Football League Youth Alliance action on Monday. They have a home game against -Wigan Athletic- Youth at R - Date : Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:13:01 GMT+00:00
Four straight titles for Burnley College - Burnley Express Tweet this news
Burnley Express--After hanging up his boots, he enjoyed roles as youth team coach at -Wigan Athletic- and Everton - working with a young Wayne Rooney - and as Head of Youth Development at Blackpool -Football Club-. Barry, who is a UEFA A qualified coach, - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:26:53 GMT+00:00
VIDEO UPDATES: Chelsea Vs Wigan Athletic, Premier League, Stamford Bridge - 3News NZ Tweet this news
3News NZ--We bring you video highlights moments after they happen as Chelsea -FC- host -Wigan Athletic- in their English Premier League clash. VIEW THE VIDEO ABOVE. Join the 3 News Sports Online team for all the action. We'll bring you the score ... - Date : Sat, 09 Apr 2011 22:07:51 GMT+00:00
Hard work paying off but it might be too late for Wigan - Tribalfootball.com Tweet this news
Tribalfootball.com---Wigan Athletic- boss Roberto Martinez feels his side is beginning to put it all together at the business end of a disappointing season. The Latics have made vast improvements in their past three league outings, going down narrowly to - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:47:50 GMT+00:00

No. Nationality Position Player Other
1ENGGKChris Kirkland
2CIVDFSteve Gohouri
3PARDFAntolín Alcaraz
4IRLMF[[James McCarthy (footballer)
5SCODFGary Caldwell
6HONMFHendry Thomas
7ESPMFAlbert Crusat
8ENGMF[[Ben Watson (footballer)
9ARGFWFranco Di Santo
10SCOMFShaun Maloney
11NGAFWVictor Moses
12ENGGKMike Pollitt
13ENGGKLee Nicholls
14ESPMFJordi Gómez
16SCOMFJames McArthur
17BARDFEmmerson Boyce
18IREFWConor Sammon
19ENGMF[[David Jones (footballer born 1984)
20COLFWHugo Rodallega
21SENMFMohamed Diamé
22NEDDFPatrick van Aanholt
23NEDDFRonnie Stam
24ESPDF[[Adrián López Rodríguez
26OMAGKAli Al-Habsi
30FRAMFNouha Dicko
31HONDFMaynor Figueroa
43ENGDFAdam Buxton

No. Nationality Position Player Other
15ENGFWCallum McManaman
25ESPDFRoman Golobart
ARGFWMauro Boselli

Out on loan : Roberto Martínez era: 2009 � present
Directors Name
Chairman Dave Whelan
Vice chairman Phillip Williams
Chief executive Jonathan Jackson
Directors Brian Ashcroft
John Winstanley
Coaching staff Name
Manager Roberto Martínez
Assistant manager Graeme Jones
First team coaches Graham Barrow
Dennis Lawrence
Youth Team Coach Dave Watson
Goalkeeping coach Iñaki Bergara
Head of Sports Medicine Richard Evans
Chief Scout Kevin Reeves
Physiotherapists Alex Cribley
Russel Hitchen
Masseurs Oscar Brau
David Hallam
Kit Manager Dave Mitten

Player of the Year (1979 � 2011) :

Player of the Year (1979 � 2011) :
Year Winner Notes
1979 GB Tommy Gore
1980 GB John Brown
1981 SCO Colin Methven
1982 GB Les Bradd
1983 GB Jimmy Weston
1984 GB John Butler
1985 GB Tony Kelly
1986 SCO Colin Methven
1987 GB Barry Knowles
1988 GB David Hamilton
1989 GB David Thompson
1990 GB Peter Atherton
1991 GB Peter Atherton
1992 GB Phil Daley
1993 GB Allen Tankard
1994 GB Andy Lyons
1995 GB Neill Rimmer

Player of the Year (1979 � 2011) :
Year Winner Notes
1996 ES Roberto Martínez
1997 GB Graeme Jones
1998 GB David Lowe
1999 GB Colin Greenall
2000 SCO Andy Liddell
2001 NL Arjan De Zeeuw
2002 NL Arjan De Zeeuw
2003 CA Jason De Vos
2004 AU John Filan
2005 GD Jason Roberts
2006 NL Arjan De Zeeuw
2007 GB Leighton Baines
2008 AT Paul Scharner
2009 GB Titus Bramble
2010 FR Charles N'Zogbia
2011 OM Ali Al-Habsi

Player of the Year (1979 � 2011) :

Player of the Year (1979 � 2011) :
Period Manager
1932 � 1937 England Charlie Spencer
1946 � 1947 Scotland Jimmy Milne
1949 � 1952 Scotland Bob Pryde
1952 � 1954 England Ted Goodier
1954 � 1955 England Walter Crook
1955 � 1956 Ron Stuart
1956 Northern Ireland Billy Cook
1957 England Sam Barkas
1957 � 1958 Trevor Hitchen
1958 � 1959 England Malcolm Barrass
1959 Jimmy Shirley
1959 � 1960 Pat Murphy
1960 England Allenby Chilton
1961 � 1963 England Johnny Ball
1963 � 1966 Scotland Allan Brown
1966 � 1967 Alf Craig
1967 � 1968 England Harry Leyland
1968 Alan Saunders
1968 � 1970 Scotland Ian McNeill
1970 � 1972 England Gordon Milne

Player of the Year (1979 � 2011) :
Period Manager
1972 � 1974 England Les Rigby
1974 � 1976 England Brian Tiler
1976 � 1981 Scotland Ian McNeill
1981 � 1983 England Larry Lloyd
1983 � 1985 England Harry McNally
1985 � 1986 Northern Ireland Bryan Hamilton
1986 � 1989 England Ray Mathias
1989 � 1993 Northern Ireland Bryan Hamilton
1993 England Dave Philpotts
1993 � 1994 England Kenny Swain
1994 � 1995 England Graham Barrow
1995 � 1998 England John Deehan
1998 � 1999 England Ray Mathias
1999 � 2000 Scotland John Benson
2000 � 2001 Scotland Bruce Rioch
2001 England Steve Bruce
2001 � 2007 England Paul Jewell
2007 England Chris Hutchings
2007 � 2009 England Steve Bruce
2009 � present Spain Roberto Martínez

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Premier League

2010 �11 teamsArsenal, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Blackburn Rovers, Blackpool, Bolton Wanderers, Chelsea, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Stoke City, Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur, West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United, Wigan Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Former teamsBarnsley, Bradford City, Burnley, Charlton Athletic, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Derby County, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Leicester City, Middlesbrough, Norwich City, Nottingham Forest, Oldham Athletic, Portsmouth, Queens Park Rangers, Reading, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, Southampton, Swindon Town, Watford, Wimbledon
CompetitionSeasons, Teams (winners), Players (foreign) (winners), Managers (current), Stadia, Founding, Broadcasters, Referees
Statistics and awardsRecords, All-time table, Hat-tricks, Golden Boot, Golden Glove, Manager of the Year, Manager of the Month, Player of the Month, Arsenal undefeated season, 10 Seasons Awards
FinancesRichest clubs: (Deloitte list) (Forbes' list), Team owners, Average attendances, Transfer records, Game 39, Premier League �Football League gulf, Relegated teams (2005 �present)
Associated competitionsAsia Trophy, FA Community Shield, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Women's League, Reserve League, Academy League
SeasonsFootball League, 1992 �93, 1993 �94, 1994 �95, 1995 �96, 1996 �97, 1997 �98, 1998 �99, 1999 �2000, 2000 �01, 2001 �02, 2002 �03, 2003 �04, 2004 �05, 2005 �06, 2006 �07, 2007 �08, 2008 �09, 2009 �10, 2010 �11

Football League Championship

2010 �11 teamsBarnsley, Bristol City, Burnley, Cardiff City, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Derby County, Doncaster Rovers, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Leicester City, Middlesbrough, Milwall, Norwich City, Nottingham Forest, Portsmouth, Preston North End, Queens Park Rangers, Reading, Scunthorpe United, Sheffield United, Swansea City, Watford
Former teamsBirmingham City, Blackpool, Brighton & Hove Albion, Charlton Athletic, Colchester United, Crewe Alexandra, Gillingham, Luton Town, Newcastle United, Peterborough United, Plymouth Argyle, Rotherham United, Sheffield Wednesday, Southampton, Southend United, Stoke City, Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United, Wigan Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers
CompetitionSeasons, Teams (winners), Players (foreign) (winners), Managers (current), Stadia, Referees
Statistics and awardsRecord, All-time table, Golden Boot, Macron Golden Glove, Manager of the Month
FinancesClub Owners, Premier League �Football League gulf
SponsorsCoca-Cola (2004-10), Npower (2010-13)
Associated competitionsFA Cup, Football League Cup, Play-offs
Seasons2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11
ProspectsPromotion to FA Premier League; Relegation to Football League One



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