Dave Whelan has backed down on his claim that Marlon King should never play football again.

Wigan concluded their Austrian tour with a 0-0 draw against Turkish side Genclerbirligi in Klagenfurt.

Titus Bramble has completed his move to Sunderland on a three-year deal.

The battle of the Latics ended all square at Boundary Park as both sides had plenty of cause for encouragement.

Titus Bramble is due to undergo a medical at Sunderland as the Black Cats attempt to tie up a deal for the Wigan defender.

The battle of the Latics ended all square at Boundary Park as both sides had plenty of cause for encouragement.

Wigan will now begin their Barclays Premier League campaign at home after agreeing to reverse the venue for their opening fixture against Blackpool.

Wigan Athletic’s Paraguayan defender Antolin Alcaraz will cast aside his World Cup quarter-final disappointment.

Wigan have signed Argentinian striker Mauro Boselli from Estudiantes for an undisclosed fee.

Wigan Athletic fans can start preparing for a trip to the seaside with newly promoted Blackpool their first opponents in the 2010/2011 season.

Ghana and Wigan goalkeeper Richard Kingson says the Jabulani ball is "unpredictable".

Derby have agreed a deal to sign striker Tomasz Cywka on a free transfer from Wigan.

Wigan's general manager John Benson will leave at the end of this month after 10 years at the club.

Wigan goalkeeper Mike Pollitt has signed a new contract to keep him at the club for another season.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has spoken of his admiration for Spanish striker Adrian Colunga.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is expected to reject an £8m offer from Premier League rivals Birmingham City for French star Charles N'Zogbia. Birmingham may now decide to increase their offer - they are desperate to sign N'Zogbia and first targeted him back in January.

Wigan reporter Neil Barker gives his verdict on the Latics players for their performance in the 2009/10 season.

Wigan have agreed terms to sign Paraguay defender Antolin Alcaraz from Bruges, the club have confirmed on their website. The 27-year-old central defender has been a virtual ever-present for the Belgian club, making almost 70 league and 16 European appearances since joining from Italian side SC Beira Mar in 2007.

Premier League big guns are fighting over Wigan's Hugo Rodallega. Aston Villa, Liverpool and Arsenal are all set for a summer swoop for the Colombian striker. Martin O'Neill is likely to make the first move, with Villa scouts monitoring Rodallega's form since the turn of the year. Although a cash bid is most likely, a deal involving a return to...

Wigan have appointed Jonathan Jackson to replace Brenda Spencer as chief executive. The 43-year-old, currently finance director at leisure chain Total Fitness, will take up his position on July 3. A Wigan fan, Jackson already has a link with the club as he is the son of former president Stan Jackson - the man who persuaded Dave Whelan to take...

Steve Gohouri, Wigan Athletic’s Ivorian defender, is ready to lock horns in battle with fellow countryman, Didier Drogba. A bruising battle at the Bridge between the two big men could be on the cards with the Premiership title up for grabs.

Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner has confirmed that he expects to leave the club this season. Scharner came off the bench in Monday's 2-2 draw against Hull at the DW Stadium with 'THANX' dyed into his hair, before providing the assist for Steven Gohouri's late equaliser.

Wigan Athletic sealed Hull's relegation from the Premier League with a late equaliser at the DW Stadium. Victor Moses put Latics ahead with a superbly struck shot from the edge of the box only for Hull to respond with headed goals from Will Atkinson and Mark Cullen.

Wigan suffered a painful defeat at West Ham after Scott Parker's blistering goal. The Latics were ahead after four minutes when Jonathan Spector turned Ben Watson’s corner into his own net - but they hit back with strikes from Ilan and Radoslav Kovac.

Wigan Athletic star Momo Diame has tackled what medical experts term "sudden death syndrome" to become a Premier League football star. Latics chairman Dave Whelan saluted the bravery shown by the player, who learned at an early age there was a 10, 000-1 chance his heart could stop beating at any time.

Wigan midfielder Ben Watson is hoping to be given a fair crack of the whip by boss Roberto Martinez after a season of frustration. It was Watson's 80th-minute strike that sparked Wigan's remarkable comeback in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the DW Stadium.

Three goals in the final 11 minutes gave Wigan arguably the most stunning victory in their Premier League history and slam the door shut on Arsenal's faint title hopes. The Gunners appeared to be coasting to victory on the back of goals either side of half time from Theo Walcott and Mikael Silvestre, and with it hauling themselves to within...

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is adamant he has not lost the faith of the fans. The Latics supporters turned on Martinez and his side on Wednesday, booing them off the DW Stadium pitch at the interval and again at the final whistle after a goalless draw with relegated Portsmouth.

Wigan missed a golden opportunity to ease their relegation worries as they were held to a goalless draw by an already-relegated and understrength Portsmouth at the DW Stadium. Pompey's Jamie Ashdown was by far the busier goalkeeper but his display was certainly not in the brilliant category as the Latics squandered a number of chances.

Emmerson Boyce is close to a return after missing Wigan’s last three games with a range of injury problems instigated by a back issue. Boyce has joined in the last two training sessions and will be assessed ahead of Wednesday's Barclays Premier League clash with Portsmouth at the DW Stadium.

Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega is emerging as a potential summer target for Arsenal and Liverpool. They are tracking the Colombian star who could cost around £10m and was brought to Wigan by Steve Bruce.

Teenage Scottish star James McArthur could be playing alongside his mate James McCarthy at Wigan next season. They were colleagues at Hamilton Accies before McCarthy signed for Wigan last season. Now McArthur, a fellow midfielder, is expected to follow suit.

Wigan missed the chance to pull themselves clear of the relegation tussle after letting a one-goal lead slip at Craven Cottage. A victory would have put the Latics seven points clear of safety and virtually assured them another season of Premier League football.

Wigan may have Premier League survival uppermost on their thoughts but are still hoping to be in a position to sign Espanyol striker Jose Callejon next season. Manager Roberto Martinez tried to make a move for Callejon earlier in the year but drew a blank due to his unavailability.

Roberto Martinez is delighted with the way teenage star Victor Moses has adapted to the demands of Premier League football. The Wigan manager's wise decision to gradually blood Moses in the first team appears to have paid off. Moses joined Wigan from Crystal Palace in January but Martinez decided not to immediately pitch the 19-year-old in at the deep end...

Wigan are looking into an incident in which England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was apparently struck by a coin during his side's dramatic 1-0 victory over Burnley. The match at the DW Stadium was halted by referee Mike Jones in the 53rd minute for Kirkland to receive treatment.

Hugo Rodallega broke Burnley’s hearts with a last-gasp winner to add to the Clarets’ deepening relegation woes and keep Wigan on course for Barclays Premier League survival. Deep into stoppage time Colombian striker Rodallega scored the most important goal of his nine for the Latics when he powered home a header from eight yards.

Wigan midfielder Charles N’Zogbia is doubtful for the Barclays Premier League match against Burnley at the DW Stadium. N’Zogbia took a knock on his hip during the defeat by Aston Villa on Tuesday and is rated 50-50 by manager Roberto Martinez.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is sweating on the fitness of in-form Charles N'Zogbia for Saturday's crucial relegation clash with Burnley. N'Zogbia, who has been Latics' shining light throughout the season, limped off with an ankle injury in the midweek home defeat by Aston Villa.

A second successive Premier League defeat left Wigan fans hoping and praying the Latics can now beat Burnley on Saturday. Not even Victor Moses' silky skills after coming on as a second half substitute could provide Wigan with a much needed win last night.

Dave Whelan has heaped praise on manager Roberto Martinez. The Wigan chairman has total confidence in the Latics boss despite an inconsistent campaign. He is pleased with the job being done by the Spaniard, saying: "When I appointed Roberto as manager I predicted big things for him."

Emmerson Boyce, who sounds more like a Motown soul singer than a Premier League footballer, had jubilant Wigan fans dancing in the streets. Unsung hero Boyce engineered the goal for Hugo Rodallega, which gave Latics a priceless victory in their quest to secure top flight survival.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has called on his players to keep their composure over the coming weeks as they prepare to scrap for points with teams from both the top and bottom of the Barclays Premier League. The visit of Liverpool on Monday is the first of 11 remaining fixtures for the Latics, a run-in which pits them against five...

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is hoping for a spring rebirth for his Premier League strugglers. Latics have suffered since the turn of the year and find themselves locked in a relegation dogfight.

Birmingham piled the pressure on Wigan with a victory at St Andrews thanks to a controversial penalty. James McFadden scored from the spot after Mario Melchiot brought down Keith Fahey in first-half injury-time although he appeared to make no contact with the winger.

Wigan pair Titus Bramble and James McCarthy are both doubtful for the Barclays Premier League trip to Birmingham. Central defender Bramble is still struggling with the hamstring injury that forced him to miss last week’s defeat by Tottenham.

Wigan's United Nations squad are in serious danger of losing their battle to preserve the club's Premier League status after a nightmare month. Another slaying by Spurs, who walloped Wigan 9-1 at White Hart Lane back in November, leaves Roberto Martinez's team well and truly entrenched in the relegation minefield.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez wishes he could replay their 9-1 hammering against Tottenham but insists that result will have no bearing on the return fixture at the DW Stadium on Sunday. Back in November an Aaron Lennon-inspired Spurs blitzed the Latics with eight goals in the last 39 minutes as Jermain Defoe scored five.

Rising star Victor Moses insists he is happy to bide his time at Wigan. Latics boss Roberto Martinez pulled off a coup to land the 19-year-old forward from Crystal Palace on transfer deadline day but will not rush him into Barclays Premier League action.

Wigan were denied a precious victory after Tuncay Sanli’s second-half header at the DW Stadium. The Latics took an early lead when Paul Scharner connected with Charles N’Zogbia’s wonderfully-flighted free-kick in the 14th minute.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has virtually a fully-fit squad to choose from for the Barclays Premier League visit of Stoke. January signings Victor Moses and Marcelo Moreno both made brief substitute appearances in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Sunderland but it may still be too early to hand either their first start.

Mohamed Diame blasted his first goal for the Latics as Wigan picked up a crucial point in their relegation dogfight. A victory would have moved Roberto Martinez's side above the Black Cats but Kenwyne Jones rescued a point for the home side with a 64th minute header.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is ready to pitch new signings Victor Moses straight into the heat of a Premier League relegation battle. The clash with Steve Bruce's Sunderland at the Stadium of Light is crucial and Martinez is gambling on the new boy coming up trumps.

Roberto Martinez believes new arrivals Victor Moses and Marcelo Moreno can help to solve Wigan's crisis of confidence up front. The transfer deadline day recruits were ineligible for Tuesday night's FA Cup fourth-round replay against Notts County at the DW Stadium and will have to wait until Saturday at the earliest to make their Latics debuts.

Notts County caused a major upset at the DW Stadium as two late goals saw them defeat Wigan and book a place in the FA Cup fifth round. Having survived a series of Wigan attempts on goal, League Two promotion hopefuls County took a shock lead with 15 minutes to go as Stephen Hunt headed home Ben Davies’ corner.

WIGAN'S new signings Victor Moses and Marcelo Moreno will sit out tonight's FA Cup replay with Notts County. But the new recruits will figure in Saturday's vital Premier League clash at Sunderland.

Wigan have made Bolivia striker Marcelo Moreno their second signing on transfer deadline day. The 22-year-old has joined on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk until the end of the season, subject to visa and international clearance.

Neil Warnock claims the Barclays Premier League big guns will regret not taking a chance on Victor Moses after Wigan swooped for the teenage Crystal Palace forward. Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton were all linked with the 19-year-old but only Latics boss Roberto Martinez matched Palace's £2.5million valuation.

Neil Warnock claims the Barclays Premier League big guns will regret not taking a chance on Victor Moses after Wigan swooped for the teenage Crystal Palace forward. Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton were all linked with the 19-year-old but only Latics boss Roberto Martinez matched Palace's £2.5million valuation.

Match report to follow