2008–09 Wigan Athletic F.C. season

March 2015 January 2013 August 2009 September 2020 Wigan Athletic Steve Bruce Dave Whelan Premier League 11th FA Cup Third round League Cup Fourth round Amr Zaki (10) Amr Zaki (11) 22,954 (vs. Arsenal) 4,100 (vs. Notts County) 2007–08 2009–10 Wigan Athletic's season in the 2008–09 Premier League was their fourth season in the Premier League, and Steve Bruce’s first full season as the manager of the club. The off-season saw the club sign a number of players, including Middlesbrough's highly rated young midfielder Lee Cattermole, Birmingham City pair Daniël de Ridder and Olivier Kapo, both of whom played under Bruce at Birmingham, and little-known Egyptian striker Amr Zaki, ranked as the world's best striker in FIFA rankings.22 July 2008 Zaki seals Wigan switch http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11682_3851650,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080919135612/http://www.skysports.com/story/0%2C19528%2C11682_3851650%2C00.html 19 September 2008 16 September 2008 Sky Sports The club saw no forced sales during the transfer window, with players like Emile Heskey, Paul Scharner, Luis Antonio Valencia and Wilson Palacios deciding to commit their futures to the club rather than move away. Players to depart from the club included Julius Aghahowa, Salomon Olembé, Josip Skoko, Andreas Granqvist, Marlon King and Marcus Bent. Season summary July and August During the pre-season, Wigan played in seven friendlies, all away from home, to prepare for the upcoming Premier League season. Their first friendly match was on 19 July away to FC St. Veit, which Wigan won 3–0. The next game was played on 22 July against Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt; Eintracht won 2–0. A further away game in Germany was played on 25 July against another Bundesliga club, Hannover, which finished 2–2. Wigan's first friendly on English soil was on 29 July at Barnsley, which saw the Latics give a debut to Lee Cattermole. The Wigan club thrashed the Yorkshire outfit 6–0 with goals from Marlon King, Emile Heskey, Luis Antonio Valencia, Michael Brown and a brace for new boy Daniël de Ridder.29 July 2008 Wigan hit Tykes for six http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3010217,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080917173337/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3010217%2C00.html 17 September 2008 16 September 2008 Sky Sports Wigan made the short trip to Sheffield on 2 August to play Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, defeating them 3–2. Wigan later travelled to Scotland to face Scottish Premier League team Hibernian on 5 August, winning 1–0 before finishing off their pre-season with a 1–0 victory over Dutch side Utrecht. Wigan's first Premiership game was away to West Ham United on 16 August, with the home side victorious thanks to a Dean Ashton brace. Wigan finished the game the better side, according to reports, and had the better possession and territory overall for the whole game but could only muster one goal, from debutant Amr Zaki, losing 2–1.Paterson Hayley 17 August 2008 Deano double for Hammers http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3002946,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080913044608/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3002946%2C00.html 13 September 2008 16 September 2008 Sky Sports On 24 August Wigan played their first game at the JJB Stadium, against last season's Premier League runners-up Chelsea. The game began badly for Wigan who, already without first-choice goalkeeper Chris Kirkland, gave away a free kick after just 4 minutes of play just outside the box, which was scored by Deco. Despite going down early the Latics rallied and performed valiantly against one of the superior Premier League sides and pressed for an equalising goal, which, in the end, was in vain as Chelsea ran out 1–0 victors.24 August 2008 Deco fires Blues top http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3023066,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080912045832/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3023066%2C00.html 12 September 2008 16 September 2008 Sky Sports On 26 August Wigan played against Notts County at the JJB Stadium in the second round of the League Cup, which led to a comprehensive 4–0 victory for the hosts. Many of Wigan's fringe players, including striker Henri Camara, shone in this one-sided affair with goals coming from Camara (2), Zaki and Tomasz Kupisz.26 August 2008 Wigan ease through http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3046864,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080916100813/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3046864%2C00.html 16 September 2008 16 September 2008 Sky Sports On 30 August Wigan played away to Premiership newcomers Hull City in a Premier League game that, if Hull won, would take them to the top of the table. Wigan, however, were not to be thwarted three times in a row and thrashed Hull 5–0, the club's biggest victory in the Premiership. Hull began woefully with poor defending leading to an own goal by Sam Ricketts from a Kevin Kilbane corner within 5 minutes. Antonio Valencia added a second on the counterattack and, despite some decent resolve from Hull, they were finished after an Amr Zaki strike just after the hour mark made sure of the result. Later goals were added by Zaki and Emile Heskey.Pass Steve 30 August 2008 Five-star Wigan maul Tigers http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003076,00.html 16 September 2008 Sky Sports September Wigan's next home fixture was played against Sunderland on 13 September; the fixture which had caused controversy within the town due to the decision to move a Rugby League fixture the previous day by owner Dave Whelan to allow the pitch to be in good condition for the game against Sunderland, a move which angered many Wigan Warriors fans. The game itself started well for Sunderland, who dominated the game and eventually opened the scoring when Wigan defender Titus Bramble tried to clear the resulting corner and headed into his own goal. Wigan finished the half the better side and came out after half-time much the same but struggled to find the equaliser. The game became a more even affair nearer the end of the second half, with both side posting good chances. It was Wigan who would break Sunderland's resistance, however, with another goal from Amr Zaki equalising matters for Wigan before Lee Cattermole was given a red card in the final minutes of the game.13 September 2008 Wigan fight back to earn draw http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003171,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080915211229/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3003171%2C00.html 15 September 2008 16 September 2008 Sky Sports On 16 September, Wigan announced the signing for former Birmingham and Ghanaian international goalkeeper Richard Kingson, released by the Midlands club at the end of the 2007–08 season, on a three-year contract after a successful trial period.16 September 2008 Latics seal Kingson deal http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11682_4154554,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080920013911/http://www.skysports.com/story/0%2C19528%2C11682_4154554%2C00.html 20 September 2008 16 September 2008 Sky Sports On 21 September Wigan travelled to White Hart Lane to face Tottenham Hotspur. The last time Wigan faced Tottenham they were heavily defeated 4–0, but performed much better against a struggling Tottenham side who, before the game, were rooted to the bottom of the Premiership. Wigan had a few decent chances but struggled to dominate the game for large periods, with only Tottenham's toothless attacking plays keeping Wigan in the game. Spurs had a claim for a penalty after Maynor Figueroa tripped Spurs midfielder Aaron Lennon in the box, but referee Steve Tanner dismissed their calls for a spot-kick.Slatcher Laura 21 September 2008 Latics in Spurs stalemate http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3023082,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080922081931/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3023082%2C00.html 22 September 2008 23 September 2008 Sky Sports On 28 September Wigan faced Manchester City at the JJB Stadium. A long-range Antonio Valencia goal and an Amr Zaki penalty gave Wigan a 2–1 win; City's consolation goal was scored by Vincent Kompany.Burton Chris 29 September 2008 Latics stun City at JJB http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3023086,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090112051230/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3023086%2C00.html 12 January 2009 15 January 2009 Sky Sports October On 4 October Wigan again played at home, against a struggling Middlesbrough side who had not won away from home all season. Wigan had looked confident and the most threatening during the opening half but were unable to take their chances when given them and were eventually undone in the 89th minute with a strike from Middlesbrough forward Jérémie Aliadière.Bailey Graeme 5 October 2008 Last-gasp Boro win at JJB http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003396,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20081005085503/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003396,00.html dead 5 October 2008 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 18 October, Wigan travelled to Anfield to play league leaders Liverpool. Wigan showed sheer determination throughout the whole game and took the lead on the 29th minute from the head of lead goalscorer Amr Zaki. Dirk Kuyt later levelled things for Liverpool before a sensational strike from Zaki moments before half time gave Wigan the lead for the second time in the game. Wigan dominated the majority of the second half before a reckless challenge from Antonio Valencia led to him being given a second yellow card and leaving the field. The game opened up more for Liverpool who were inspired by Wigan's disadvantage and Albert Riera restored parity five minutes after the dismissal of Valencia. Wigan then had to play defensively for the remainder of the game as Liverpool assaulted the Wigan goal and were successful just five minutes before the end of the game as Dirk Kuyt nodded home a Jermaine Pennant cross to win the game for Liverpool.Burton Chris 18 October 2008 Kuyt inspires Reds revival http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003483,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090112093818/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3003483%2C00.html 12 January 2009 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 26 October, Wigan hosted an in-form Aston Villa side who comfortably beat Wigan 4–0. Gareth Barry had opened the scoring early in the first half after Titus Bramble gave away a penalty and were battered into submission in the second half with goals from Gabriel Agbonlahor and John Carew within five minutes of each other ending the game as a contest, a final goal from Steve Sidwell moments before the end compounding the misery for Wigan.26 October 2008 Latics pay the penalty http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3075044,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090108014901/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3075044%2C00.html 8 January 2009 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 29 October, Wigan travelled to Fulham. The game finished with another loss for Wigan, their fourth in a row. Both sides had been struggling for form before the game and it was billed as a relegation battle in which Fulham came out successful with a 2–0 victory. Andrew Johnson celebrated his 100th career goal in this game with an early goal and then another on the hour mark to finish off Wigan's resilence and put pressure on Wigan boss Steve Bruce.29 October 2008 Centurion Johnson downs Latics http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003686,00.html 15 January 2009 Sky Sports dead 1 November 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081101022349/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003686,00.html November On 1 November, Wigan's luck changed as they managed to take all three points in a hard-fought victory at Fratton Park against Portsmouth. Portsmouth controlled the opening half but a foul on Titus Bramble by Papa Bouba Diop led to a penalty, converted by Amr Zaki on the stroke of half time. Portsmouth came out in the second half strong and bombarded the Wigan goal, hitting the woodwork a total of four times before Wigan made Portsmouth pay for their wasteful demeanour with Emile Heskey bagging his 100th career goal to give Wigan a precious three points in the final minutes of the game.Paterson Hayley 1 November 2008 Heskey steals win for Wigan http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003695,00.html https://archive.today/20120912095452/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003695,00.html dead 12 September 2012 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 8 November, Wigan hosted Stoke City at the JJB Stadium. Wigan dominated the game but both sides were largely uninspiring in the first half with very few chances to be had. Wigan were better equipped in the second half and peppered the Stoke goal but were left frustrated at Stoke's defensive prowess; the game ended 0–0.Pass Steve 8 November 2008 Potters earn battling point http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003765,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081226103514/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3003765%2C00.html 26 December 2008 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 11 November, Wigan travelled to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in the fourth round of the League Cup. Although both sides largely players their reserve players, it was Arsenal who were victorious in a very one-sided affair. The game took a while to come to life, but a goal by Jay Simpson just before half-time broke the deadlock and spurred Arsenal onto an emphatic win against a toothless Wigan side. A further goal for Simpson and a goal from Carlos Vela ended Wigan's run in the League Cup.11 November 2008 Vela too hot for Wigan http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3072311,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090104044509/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3072311%2C00.html 4 January 2009 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 15 November, Wigan travelled to St James' Park to face Newcastle United. The first half was well controlled and organised by Wigan against a sloppy Newcastle, who conceded within three minutes after a wonder strike from Ryan Taylor. In the second half Newcastle looked more determined and were galvanised by a second bookable offence for Wigan's Emmerson Boyce. Wigan still looked in control of the game for large periods despite missing key men such as Emile Heskey and Amr Zaki, but were undone with the arrival of Michael Owen. It was Owen's attacking threat that eventually broke through and pulled Newcastle level on the 80th minute; seven minutes later, Owen's striker partner Obafemi Martins scored to put Newcastle in a seemingly unassailable position with minutes remaining. However, poor defending from Newcastle allowed Titus Bramble to power a header home with a minute of normal time remaining to earn Wigan a point.Moseley Shaun 15 November 2008 Toon and Wigan share spoils http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003812,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090112103022/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3003812%2C00.html 12 January 2009 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 24 November, Wigan played a home fixture against Everton. In a game that offered many opportunities for both sides but woeful finishing it would be Wigan who would eventually break the deadlock with a strike from Henri Camara midway through the second half ensuring Wigan took all three points and clawed themselves out of the relegation zone. It was Camara's first Premier League goal since December 2006.25 November 2008 Camara strike lifts Latics http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3023031,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090101193548/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3023031%2C00.html 1 January 2009 15 January 2009 Sky Sports Wigan finished the month by hosting fellow strugglers West Bromwich Albion on 29 November. In a game that West Brom had fought hard in they initially took the lead through Ishmael Miller after a Titus Bramble blunder gifted the striker an opportunity on goal. West Brom could have had a further lead if not for the form of Chris Kirkland, who made numerous saves to keep Wigan in the game. Wigan would equalise through Henri Camara just after the hour mark and an 87th-minute goal from an unmarked Emmerson Boyce finished off an unlucky West Brom and gave Wigan a vital three points.Pass Steve 29 November 2008 Baggies blunders gift Wigan win http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3003983,00.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20081203021908/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3003983%2C00.html 3 December 2008 15 January 2009 Sky Sports December On 6 December, Wigan returned to the Emirates Stadium to face an out-of-form Arsenal. It was to be Arsenal's day, however, as Emmanuel Adebayor scored against the run of play in the 16th minute to give Arsenal a lead they would never lose and strike a blow to Wigan's confidence, despite a strong attacking threat in the final minutes from Wigan.Dall James 6 December 2008 Gunners hold on for victory http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3004003,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090102055318/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3004003%2C00.html 2 January 2009 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 13 December, Wigan hosted a Blackburn Rovers side in very poor form and eased to a 3–0 victory over their north-west rivals. Two early goals within two minutes of each other from Heskey and Valencia finished the game as a contest after 20 minutes with Lee Cattermole eventually ending the game with a third goal for Wigan midway through the second half.13 December 2008 Ince on edge after Wigan woe http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3004091,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081218170056/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3004091%2C00.html 18 December 2008 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 26 December, Wigan were again at home, this time against Newcastle United. Newcastle, despite good form coming into the game, were out of sorts and were behind on the scoreboard after 29 minutes with a 30-yard free kick from Ryan Taylor beating Shay Given. The second half had Newcastle offering little more than in the first half and things got worse for the north-east outfit when Sébastien Bassong upended Amr Zaki in the penalty area and was given a red card with the penalty being converted by Zaki moments later. Newcastle did get a penalty of their own after a Chris Kirkland took Andy Carroll out in the penalty box and Danny Guthrie added a consolation goal at the end of a lacklustre performance.26 December 2008 Latics march past Magpies http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3004225,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081229022900/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3004225%2C00.html 29 December 2008 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 28 December, Wigan travelled the short distance to the Reebok Stadium to face Bolton Wanderers. Due to the significance of the game, being both a derby and a potential six-point fixture, tempers were heated and a lot of heavy tackles were used with several yellow cards being shown. Wigan did get the opening goal from the penalty spot after Andy O'Brien fouled Amr Zaki just before half time. Bolton then pressed for an equaliser and had the ball cleared off the line at one point during the game but could not find an equaliser and Wigan went home with all three points.Carragher Rob 28 December 2008 Wigan take derby spoils http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3004285,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081231013333/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3004285%2C00.html 31 December 2008 15 January 2009 Sky Sports January Wigan's first game of the new year came on 2 January in an FA Cup third round clash at Tottenham Hotspur. Wigan played a much weaker side than they had been playing in the Premiership up to now and it showed with Spurs dominating the game and running out comfortable 3–1 winners. Roman Pavlyuchenko opened the scoring for Spurs just inside the second half from the penalty spot after Wigan goalkeeper Richard Kingson fouled Fraizer Campbell. A long range shot from Jamie O'Hara bounced back off the woodwork at straight to Luka Modrić, who doubled Spurs' advantage midway through the second half. Wigan did fight back and earned themselves a goal through Henri Camara two minutes from time, but as they pressed forward for an equaliser they were caught on the counter by Pavlyuchenko, who added a third in stoppage time to knock Wigan out of the cup at the first hurdle.2 January 2009 Roman sends Spurs through http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3089170,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090112162320/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3089170%2C00.html 12 January 2009 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 11 January Wigan had a return match in the Premier League against Tottenham, at the JJB Stadium. Wigan dominated the game for almost the full 90 minutes and were comfortable with Spurs' attacking strategies. Their hard work and endeavour paid off when Maynor Figueroa popped up with a header in the final minute to give Wigan a well-deserved 1–0 victory.Wigan 1 - 0 Tottenham http://www.skysports.com/football/match_facts/0,,11065_3081125,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090104132227/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_facts/0%2C%2C11065_3081125%2C00.html 4 January 2009 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 12 January, Wigan announced a successful work permit application to allow Colombian international Hugo Rodallega to join Wigan from Mexican side Club Necaxa.12 January 2009 Wigan secure Rodallega permit http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11682_4784519,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090113071810/http://www.skysports.com/story/0%2C19528%2C11682_4784519%2C00.html 13 January 2009 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 14 January, Wigan travelled to Old Trafford to face reigning champions Manchester United in a rescheduled game. Wigan were caught cold in the opening minute of the game when Cristiano Ronaldo broke away down the right flank and crossed for Wayne Rooney to score. Despite heavy pressure from Manchester United in the first half, Wigan's defence remained strong and the second half saw Wigan dominate the champions and have a penalty claim harshly denied by referee Steve Bennett, but Wigan could not take their opportunities and United held on to claim victory.Man Utd 1 - 0 Wigan http://www.skysports.com/football/match_facts/0,,11065_3089299,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081225084600/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_facts/0%2C%2C11065_3089299%2C00.html 25 December 2008 15 January 2009 Sky Sports Wigan had also announced that they had rejected a bid for midfielder Wilson Palacios from Tottenham Hotspur worth £10,000,000 and have asked Spurs to increase their offer.14 January 2009 Latics reject Palacios bid http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11682_4794715,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121021082258/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11682_4794715,00.html dead 21 October 2012 15 January 2009 Sky Sports Tottenham returned with an improved offer of £14,000,000 which was accepted by the Wigan club. The deal, however, was held up after a disagreement over the payment of transfer fees, allowing Manchester City to voice interest.Wigan: Tottenham have competition to sign Palacios https://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hM5F-SQksFx0eIcwQK5oVW28_ieAJune 2024 medicmedic On 15 January, it was announced that left-sided midfielder Kevin Kilbane had left Wigan to join Hull City for an undisclosed fee after Hull's long publicised interest in the Iris international.Dall James 15 January 2009 Kilbane seals Tigers switch http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11682_4796950,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090116075224/http://www.skysports.com/story/0%2C19528%2C11682_4796950%2C00.html 16 January 2009 15 January 2009 Sky Sports On 17 January, Wigan travelled to the City of Manchester Stadium to face Manchester City. City were the more controlled side during the first half but wasted their opportunities on goal. Wigan came out more spirited in the second period but conceded an early second-half goal to Pablo Zabaleta. City's good position was rocked only a few minutes later after the dismissal of Richard Dunne for a kick on grounded Wigan striker Amr Zaki. Wigan began to dominate proceedings from this point but could not find the finishing touch and even had Zaki miss an open goal five minutes before time and had a penalty decision ruled against them as City held on for victory to inflict back-to-back defeats on Wigan for the first time since October.Carragher Rob 17 January 2009 10-man City overcome Latics http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3004430,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121021082344/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0%2C19764%2C11065_3004430%2C00.html 21 October 2012 18 January 2009 Sky Sports On 21 January, Wigan and Tottenham agreed terms on the transfer of Wilson Palacios for £12,000,000.21 January 2009 Tottenham agree deal for Palacios https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/7840642.stm live https://web.archive.org/web/20090123080638/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/7840642.stm 23 January 2009 2 February 2009 BBC News On 22 January, Wigan announced the loan signing of Egyptian striker Mido from Middlesbrough on loan for six months, with Wigan's Marlon King moving in the opposite direction.Wigan's King makes Boro loan move https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/7845049.stm BBC Sport On 23 January, Emile Heskey agreed terms and signed for Aston Villa in a deal worth £3,500,000.23 January 2009 Villa sign England striker Heskey https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/7846748.stm live https://web.archive.org/web/20090131113843/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/7846748.stm 31 January 2009 2 February 2009 BBC News On 28 January, Wigan hosted Premiership challengers Liverpool at the JJB Stadium. Liverpool began the game strongly and were awarded with a goal on the stroke of half-time by Yossi Benayoun. Wigan performed valiantly throughout the second half and controlled the midfield better than Liverpool and were awarded a penalty six minutes from the end of the game, which was converted by Mido on his debut for Wigan. Hugo Rodallega had a superb chance to win the game later on for Wigan, crashing a free kick against the bar but the game ended level.Late penalty earns draw as new boys Mido and Rodallega shine at JJB http://www.wiganlatics.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45406,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090223084819/http://www.wiganlatics.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45406,00.html 23 February 2009 2 February 2009 On 31 January, Wigan travelled to Villa Park to face Aston Villa. In a game dominated by Aston Villa Wigan's strong defence held the onslaught from Villa out for the whole gameFine display earns great result at Villa Park http://www.wiganlatics.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45448,00.html https://archive.today/20120805193447/http://www.wiganlatics.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45448,00.html dead 5 August 2012 Wigan Athletic F.C. February On 2 February, it was announced that Henri Camara would join Stoke City on loan until the end of the season. Transfers In PlayerFromFeeDateNotes NED Daniël de Ridder ENG Birmingham City Free 4 July 2008 4 July 2010 DE RIDDER'L SOLVED http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1336533,00.html dead 5 October 2010 Wigan Athletic F.C. 6 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406233550/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1336533,00.html FRA Olivier Kapo ENG Birmingham City £3,500,000 16 July 2008 16 July 2008 Kapo wraps up transfer to Wigan https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/7508113.stm live https://web.archive.org/web/20101107153553/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/7508113.stm 7 November 2010 5 October 2010 BBC Sport ENG Lee Cattermole ENG Middlesbrough £3,500,000 29 July 2008 29 July 2008 Cattermole wraps up move to Wigan https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/7521234.stm 5 October 2010 BBC Sport GHA Richard Kingson Unattached Free 16 September 2008 16 September 2008 KING RICHARD http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1394469,00.html dead 5 October 2010 Wigan Athletic F.C. 6 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406233601/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1394469,00.html HON Maynor Figueroa HON Olimpia Undisclosed 23 December 2008 MAYN MAN SIGNS http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1498116,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100217101323/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1498116,00.html 17 February 2010 5 October 2010 COL Hugo Rodallega MEX Necaxa £4,500,000 26 January 2009 26 January 2009 Wigan confirm Rodallega signing https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/7816674.stm 5 October 2010 BBC News ENG Ben Watson ENG Crystal Palace £2,000,000 26 January 2009 26 January 2009 Wigan beat Boro to Watson signing https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/7842583.stm 5 October 2010 BBC News FRA Charles N'Zogbia ENG Newcastle United SwapN'Zogbia and Taylor A 2 February 2009 2 February 2009 Wigan complete swoop for N'Zogbia https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/7861549.stm live https://web.archive.org/web/20090202094625/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/7861549.stm 2 February 2009 5 October 2010 BBC News KOR Cho Won-Hee Unattached Free 12 March 2009 HEE'S THE WON! http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1588524,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120406233800/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1588524,00.html 6 April 2012 5 October 2010 Out PlayerToFeeDateNotes SWE Andreas Granqvist NED FC Groningen £600,000 9 July 2008 9 July 2008 Granqvist joins Groningen http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11682_3798530,00.html 5 October 2010 Sky Sports WAL David Cotterill ENG Sheffield United Undisclosed 31 July 2008 31 July 2008 THAT'S YER COTT http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1355419,00.html dead 5 October 2010 Wigan Athletic F.C. 6 April 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406233629/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1355419,00.html ENG Carlo Nash ENG Everton Undisclosed 1 September 2008 1 September 2008 NASH MOVE CONFIRMED http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1382139,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120406233640/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1382139,00.html 6 April 2012 5 October 2010 Wigan Athletic F.C. ENG Luke Ashworth ENG Leyton Orient Free 14 January 2009 14 January 2009 Luke boards Orient Express http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1518821,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120406233826/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1518821,00.html 6 April 2012 5 October 2010 Wigan Athletic F.C. IRL Kevin Kilbane ENG Hull City Undisclosed 15 January 2009 THAT'S HULL FOLKS http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1519778,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120406233840/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1519778,00.html 6 April 2012 5 October 2010 HON Wilson Palacios ENG Tottenham Hotspur £12,000,000 21 January 2009 ENG Emile Heskey ENG Aston Villa £3,500,000 23 January 2009 ENG Ryan Taylor ENG Newcastle United SwapN'Zogbia and Taylor A 2 February 2009 Loans in PlayerFromStart dateEnd dateNotes EGY Amr Zaki EGY Zamalek 22 July 2008 End of season 22 July 2008 AMR AT LAST!! http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1348622,00.html dead 5 October 2010 Wigan Athletic F.C. 13 May 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090513043447/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1348622,00.html HON Maynor Figueroa HON Olimpia 29 July 2008 23 December 2008Figueroa B 29 July 2008 IT FIG-URES http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1353315,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110807170629/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10429~1353315%2C00.html 7 August 2011 5 October 2010 Wigan Athletic F.C. 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HIBS 0 LATICS 1 - ZAK'S THE WAY AMR LIKES IT http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1359195,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081121105315/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1359195,00.html 21 November 2008 1 July 2009 10 August 2008 Utrecht Win 0–2 Away De Ridder 29', Kilbane 60' - FC UTRECHT 0 LATICS 2 - FULL TIME http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1362591,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081121113140/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~1362591,00.html 21 November 2008 1 July 2009 Premier League table b Matchday Ground A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H Result L/L/W/D/D/W/L/L/L/L/W/D/D/W/W/L/W/W/W/W/L/L/D/D/D/D/L/L/W/W/L/L/L/D/L/L/L/W Position 14/19/13/12/14/10/13/14/15/18/17/17/16/15/10/11/9/8/7/7/7/7/7/7/7/7/8/9/8/7/8/10/11/11/11/11/12/11 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd green1 blue1 red1 complete WorldFootball.com May 2013 Date Opponent Result Score Home/Away Scorers Attendance Match Report 16 August 2008 West Ham United Lose 2–1 Away Zaki 47' 32,758 16 August 2008, West Ham 2 - 1 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43698,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090107062135/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43698,00.html 7 January 2009 1 July 2009 24 August 2008 Chelsea Lose 0–1 Home 18,139 24 August 2008, Wigan 0 - 1 Chelsea http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43744,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090106044432/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43744,00.html 6 January 2009 1 July 2009 30 August 2008 Hull City Win 0–5 Away Ricketts 5' (og), Valencia 13', Zaki 63', 81', Heskey 68' 24,282 30 August 2008, Hull 0 - 5 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43785,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090316171024/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43785,00.html 1 July 2009 16 March 2009 13 September 2008 Sunderland Draw 1–1 Home Zaki 78' 18,015 13 September 2008, Wigan 1 - 1 Sunderland http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43850,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090307212343/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43850,00.html 7 March 2009 1 July 2009 21 September 2008 Tottenham Hotspur Draw 0–0 Away 35,808 21 September 2008, Tottenham 0 - 0 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43906,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090105212405/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43906,00.html 5 January 2009 1 July 2009 28 September 2008 Manchester City Win 2–1 Home Valencia 15', Zaki 33' (pen) 18,214 28 September 2008, Wigan 2 - 1 Manchester City http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43954,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090105192659/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43954,00.html 5 January 2009 1 July 2009 4 October 2008 Middlesbrough Lose 0–1 Home 16,806 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44012,00.html 27 July 2010September 2026 y 18 October 2008 Liverpool Lose 3–2 Away Zaki 28', 45' 43,868 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44076,00.html 27 July 2010September 2026 y 26 October 2008 Aston Villa Lose 0–4 Home 20,249 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44241,00.html 27 July 2010September 2026 y 29 October 2008 Fulham Lose 2–0 Away 22,500 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44481,00.html 27 July 2010September 2026 y 1 November 2008 Portsmouth Win 1–2 Away Zaki 45+1' (pen), Heskey 90+2' 18,416 01 November 2008, Portsmouth 1 - 2 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44489,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090601010917/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44489,00.html 1 June 2009 1 July 2009 8 November 2008 Stoke City Draw 0–0 Home 15,881 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44537,00.html 27 July 2010September 2026 y 15 November 2008 Newcastle United Draw 2–2 Away Taylor 3', Bramble 89' 47,657 15 November 2008, Newcastle 2 - 2 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44557,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090106012127/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44557,00.html 6 January 2009 1 July 2009 24 November 2008 Everton Win 1–0 Home Camara 51' 18,344 24 November 2008, Wigan 1 - 0 Everton http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44605,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090402132826/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44605,00.html 2 April 2009 1 July 2009 29 November 2008 West Bromwich Albion Win 2–1 Home Camara 61', Boyce 87' 17,054 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44282,00.html 27 July 2010September 2026 y 6 December 2008 Arsenal Lose 1–0 Away 59,317 06 December 2008, Arsenal 1 - 0 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44295,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090416202026/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44295,00.html 16 April 2009 1 July 2009 13 December 2008 Blackburn Rovers Win 3–0 Home Heskey 10', Valencia 12', Cattermole 77' 18,003 13 December 2008, Wigan 3 - 0 Blackburn http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44361,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120406232529/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44361,00.html 6 April 2012 1 July 2009 26 December 2008 Newcastle United Win 2–1 Home Taylor 29', Zaki 73' (pen) 20,266 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43576,00.html 27 July 2010September 2026 y 28 December 2008 Bolton Wanderers Win 1–0 Away Zaki 44' (pen) 23,726 28 December 2008, Bolton 0 - 1 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43614,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090505171603/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~43614,00.html 5 May 2009 1 July 2009 11 January 2009 Tottenham Hotspur Win 1–0 Home Figueroa 90' 17,500 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45294,00.html 27 July 2010September 2026 y 14 January 2009 Manchester United Lose 1–0 Away 73,917 14 January 2009, Man Utd 1 - 0 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44403,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090516054849/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44403,00.html 16 May 2009 1 July 2009 17 January 2009 Manchester City Lose 1–0 Away 41,262 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45336,00.html 27 July 2010September 2026 y 28 January 2009 Liverpool Draw 1–1 Home Mido 83' (pen) 21,237 28 January 2009, Wigan 1 - 1 Liverpool http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45406,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120415125919/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45406,00.html 15 April 2012 1 July 2009 31 January 2009 Aston Villa Draw 0–0 Away 41,766 31 January 2009, Aston Villa 0 - 0 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45448,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090708202419/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45448,00.html 8 July 2009 1 July 2009 7 February 2009 Fulham Draw 0–0 Home 16,499 07 February 2009, Wigan 0 - 0 Fulham http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45221,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090508082941/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45221,00.html 8 May 2009 1 July 2009 21 February 2009 Middlesbrough Draw 0–0 Away 24,020 21 February 2009, Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44696,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090508053319/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44696,00.html 8 May 2009 1 July 2009 28 February 2009 Chelsea Lose 2–1 Away Kapo 83' 40,714 28 February 2009, Chelsea 2 - 1 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44738,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090508053250/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44738,00.html 8 May 2009 1 July 2009 4 March 2009 West Ham United Lose 0–1 Home 14,169 04 March 2009, Wigan 0 - 1 West Ham http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44783,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090507180545/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44783,00.html 7 May 2009 1 July 2009 14 March 2009 Sunderland Win 1–2 Away Watson 12', N'Zogbia 45+1' 39,266 14 March 2009, Sunderland 1 - 2 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44904,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090317100346/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44904,00.html 17 March 2009 1 July 2009 22 March 2009 Hull City Win 1–0 Home Watson 85' 17,689 22 March 2009, Wigan 1 - 0 Hull http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44949,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090324043657/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44949,00.html 24 March 2009 1 July 2009 5 April 2009 Everton Lose 4–0 Away 34,427 05 April 2009, Everton 4 - 0 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45013,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090413170958/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45013,00.html 13 April 2009 1 July 2009 11 April 2009 Arsenal Lose 1–4 Home Mido 18' 22,954 11 April 2009, Wigan 1 - 4 Arsenal http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45064,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090415142027/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45064,00.html 15 April 2009 1 July 2009 26 April 2009 Blackburn Rovers Lose 2–0 Away 25,019 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45183,00.html 27 July 2010September 2026 y 2 May 2009 Bolton Wanderers Draw 0–0 Home 18,655 02 May 2009, Wigan 0 - 0 Bolton http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44118,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090709111405/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44118,00.html 9 July 2009 1 July 2009 9 May 2009 West Bromwich Albion Lose 3–1 Away Rodallega 17' 24,741 09 May 2009, West Brom 3 - 1 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44162,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090515094401/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44162,00.html 15 May 2009 1 July 2009 13 May 2009 Manchester United Lose 1–2 Home Rodallega 28' 21,286 13 May 2009, Wigan 1 - 2 Man Utd http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45146,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090517030434/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~45146,00.html 17 May 2009 1 July 2009 16 May 2009 Stoke City Lose 2–0 Away 25,641 16 May 2009, Stoke 2 - 0 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44092,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090709102656/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44092,00.html 9 July 2009 1 July 2009 24 May 2009 Portsmouth Win 1–0 Home Rodallega 26' 17,696 24 May 2009, Wigan 1 - 0 Portsmouth http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44170,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090528085455/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~44170,00.html 28 May 2009 1 July 2009 FA Cup Date Round Opponent Result Score Home/Away Scorers Attendance Match Report 2 January 2009 Third round Tottenham Hotspur Lose 3–1 Away Camara 87' 34,040 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~46867,00.html 25 July 2010September 2026 y League Cup Date Round Opponent Result Score Home/Away Scorers Attendance Match Report 26 August 2008 Second round Notts County Win 4–0 Home Camara 31', 61', Zaki 59', Kupisz 90' 4,100 http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~46489,00.html 25 July 2010September 2026 y 24 September 2008 Third round Ipswich Town Win 1–4 Away Cattermole 52', Kapo 64', Scharner 70', Camara 90+3' 13,803 24 September 2008, Ipswich 1 - 4 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~46545,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100504073428/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~46545,00.html 4 May 2010 1 July 2009 11 November 2008 Fourth round Arsenal Lose 3–0 Away 59,665 11 November 2008, Arsenal 3 - 0 Wigan http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~46710,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090416203019/http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10429~46710,00.html 16 April 2009 1 July 2009 Final league table 2008–09 Premier League WIG Statistics Appearances and goals Premier League FA Cup League Cup |- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Goalkeepers 1 Chris Kirkland GK ENG 32 0 0 0 2 0 12 Mike Pollitt GK ENG 3 0 0 0 0 0 22 Richard Kingson GK GHA 3+1 0 1 0 0 0 |- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Defenders 3 Erik Edman DF SWE 0+2 0 0+1 0 0 0 7 Paul Scharner DF AUT 27+2 0 1 0 1 1 17 Emmerson Boyce DF BRB 26+1 1 1 0 3 0 19 Titus Bramble DF ENG 35 1 1 0 3 0 25 Mario Melchiot DF NED 33+1 0 0 0 1 0 31 Maynor Figueroa DF HON 38 1 0+1 0 2 0 |- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Midfielders 4 Lee Cattermole MF ENG 33 1 0 0 2 1 5 Cho Won-hee MF KOR 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 Antoine Sibierski MF FRA 0+3 0 0 0 0 0 8 Ben Watson MF ENG 6+4 2 0 0 0 0 10 Jason Koumas MF WAL 5+11 0 0 0 1+1 0 11 Michael Brown MF ENG 18+7 0 1 0 1+1 0 14 Charles N'Zogbia MF FRA 13 1 0 0 0 0 16 Antonio Valencia MF ECU 31 3 1 0 3 0 18 Daniël de Ridder MF NED 5+13 0 1 0 2+1 0 21 Tomasz Cywka MF POL 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 23 Olivier Kapo MF FRA 10+9 1 1 0 1 1 28 Tomasz Kupisz MF POL 0 0 0 0 0+1 1 29 Lewis Montrose MF ENG 0 0 0 0 1 0 38 Jon Routledge MF ENG 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 43 Callum McManaman MF ENG 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 |- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Forwards 9 Mido FW EGY 10+2 2 0 0 0 0 13 Amr Zaki FW EGY 22+7 10 0 0 2+1 1 20 Hugo Rodallega FW COL 9+6 3 0 0 0 0 |- ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center| Players transferred out during the season 2 Ryan Taylor DF ENG 11+1 2 0 0 0 0 5 Wilson Palacios MF HON 21 0 1 0 2 0 8 Kevin Kilbane MF IRL 3+7 0 1 0 2 0 9 Emile Heskey FW ENG 20 3 0 0 2 0 24 Carlo Nash GK ENG 0 0 0 0 1 0 26 Rachid Bouaouzan MF NED 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 27 Henri Camara FW SEN 3+14 2 1 1 1+2 3 |} Notes A. N'Zogbia and Taylor Wigan also paid Newcastle a fee of around £6 million. B. Figueroa Figueroa initially joined on loan for six months, but was signed permanently before the deal expired. C. King King was initially loaned out for the whole season, but the deal was cancelled early by Hull City. D. Ashworth Ashworth was initially loaned out for a month, but the deal was extended. E. Montrose Montrose was initially loaned out for a month, but the deal was extended. References 30em External links Official website w/wigan_athletic Category:Wigan Athletic F.C. seasons Wigan Athletic