Wigan boss Steve Bruce has told his players not to waste their impressive run in 2008 in the second half of the current season.

Wigan will be without Amr Zaki, Emile Heskey, Chris Kirkland and Lee Cattermole for Friday night’s FA Cup clash with Tottenham.

Steve Bruce has scotched speculation that Spanish giants Real Madrid have made a big-money bid for Wigan winger Luis Antonio Valencia.

Steve Bruce is set to make a move to sign Liverpool outcast Jermain Pennant in January, with Emile Heskey tipped to move the other way.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey will miss Friday’s FA Cup third-round tie against Spurs with a hamstring injury.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce sees no reason why Latics cannot qualify for the Uefa Cup after surging up to seventh place.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey could miss the next month with a hamstring strain to scupper his chances of a move away from the JJB.

Chelsea assistant boss Ray Wilkins has admitted the club could sign a striker in January with Wigan’s Emile Heskey a reported target.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has confirmed the permanent signing of loan star Maynor Figueroa on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

Steve Bruce has issued another “hands off” warning to clubs - like Real Madrid - targeting Antonio Valencia in the transfer window.