Wigan administrators say offer withdrawn after ‘adverse publicity’
One of the principal bidders for Wigan has withdrawn an offer while two other proposals have fallen significantly short of the £4million asking price, the club’s administrators said.
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John Sheridan claims Wigan were denied ‘stonewall’ penalty in loss to Gillingham
John Sheridan felt his Wigan side were robbed of a stoppage-time penalty in the 3-2 home defeat to Gillingham in Sky Bet League One.
Jordan Graham double helps Gillingham past Wigan
A brace from Jordan Graham gave Gillingham a 3-2 victory at crisis club Wigan in Sky Bet League One.
Wigan boss John Sheridan looking for reinforcements ahead of Gillingham clash
New Wigan boss John Sheridan is continuing to target reinforcements to his squad ahead of the League One clash with Gillingham.
Paul Lambert delighted as Ipswich open account with victory against Wigan
Ipswich manager Paul Lambert was delighted with his side’s 2-0 victory over relegated Wigan which he described as a good start to the League One campaign.
Teddy Bishop and Gwion Edwards score as Ipswich defeat Wigan
Ipswich got their Sky Bet League One campaign off to a winning start with a comfortable 2-0 defeat of Wigan at Portman Road.
Toto Nsiala should be fit to face Wigan
Ipswich should have defender Toto Nsiala available for their Sky Bet League One opener against Wigan on Sunday.
Wigan get go-ahead from EFL to start league season
Wigan have been granted verbal permission by the English Football League to start their league campaign as planned this weekend despite being in administration.
Defender Nathan Byrne becomes latest player to leave Wigan after joining Derby
Defender Nathan Byrne has joined the Wigan exodus and completed a switch to Derby for an undisclosed fee.
Administrators optimistic Wigan will begin League One season
Administrators for Wigan are “quietly confident” permission will be granted to begin their league campaign as planned this weekend.
Joey Barton lauds “fantastic” Ched Evans as Fleetwood overcome Wigan
Manager Joey Barton saluted Ched Evans after the striker came off the bench to score twice against Wigan and send Fleetwood into the Carabao Cup second round.
Ched Evans at the double as Fleetwood fight back to beat Wigan
Ched Evans scored twice as Fleetwood came from behind to beat Wigan 3-2 and secure a place in the Carabao Cup second round.
Cedric Kipre the latest player to leave Wigan after joining West Brom
West Brom have strengthened their defensive ranks with the signing of Cedric Kipre from struggling Wigan for an undisclosed fee.
Jordan Rossiter unlikely to be fit as Fleetwood host Wigan
Fleetwood’s Carabao Cup clash with Wigan could come too soon for midfield signing Jordan Rossiter.
Wigan administrators confident takeover will be completed in time for new season
Wigan’s administrators are confident of completing a takeover deal with one of four serious bidders in time for the club to start the new season.
Derby sign Wigan goalkeeper David Marshall
Derby have announced the signing of experienced goalkeeper David Marshall from Wigan.
Fulham sign Antonee Robinson from Wigan for undisclosed fee
Fulham have completed the signing of Wigan left-back Antonee Robinson on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Wigan owner Au Yeung Wai Kay waives £36m owed to him in debts
Wigan owner Au Yeung Wai Kay has waived a total of £36million in debts owed to him by the troubled club, removing the threat of a further points penalty next season as administrators try to find a new buyer.
Wigan owner asked about administration before completing takeover
Wigan’s owner enquired about placing the club into administration before he had even completed his takeover, an independent panel has revealed.
Lee Cattermole calls time on playing and sets his sights on coaching
Lee Cattermole has called time on his playing career at the age of 32 as he plots a future in coaching.
Wigan administrators set August 31 deadline for potential buyers to sign deal
Wigan’s administrators have set a deadline of August 31 for potential buyers of the club.
Man who died in church grounds was fatally kicked in the head, police say
A man who died in the grounds of a church was fatally kicked in the head, police have said.
Wigan return to League One after unsuccessful points deduction appeal
Wigan will play in Sky Bet League One next season after failing in their appeal to get a 12-point deduction for going into administration overturned.
The highs and lows of Wigan Athletic
From non-league to the Premier League in a quarter of a century, Wigan’s remarkable rise was bankrolled by local businessman Dave Whelan.
Wigan relegated from Championship after unsuccessful points deduction appeal
Wigan have failed in an appeal to get a 12-point deduction for going into administration overturned.
Emotional Wigan manager Paul Cook steps down and reflects on ‘amazing’ moments
Paul Cook has left his role as Wigan manager with a “heavy heart”.
Barnsley to have say at Wigan appeal hearing
Barnsley will be given the opportunity to make a representation at the Wigan appeal hearing, the PA news agency understands.
Kieran Dowell makes Norwich move as Canaries bid for Premier League return
Norwich have announced the signing of midfielder Kieran Dowell from Everton.
Paul Cook’s reign as Wigan boss looks to be over
Paul Cook has resigned from his role as Wigan manager, the PA news agency understands.
Wigan administrators reveal negotiations with preferred bidder have broken down
Negotiations between Wigan’s administrators and the preferred bidder to buy the club have broken down.