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Bruce supports Taylor loan

Nov 5th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce is set to allow injury-jinxed defender Ryan Taylor to leave the club, but only on a loan basis.

The 24-year-old former Tranmere Rovers wing-back has suffered with a shin injury for most of the current campaign and B…



Bruce pleased October is over

Oct 30th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce is hoping to get his side back on track quickly, after a 2-0 defeat at Fulham left the Latics down in the relegation places.

Bruce’s men have lost their last four Premier League games to plummet into the bottom thre…



Patience pays off for de Ridder

Oct 21st, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Daniel de Ridder hopes he has done enough to keep his place in the Wigan Athletic team after making his first Premier League start for Steve Bruce’s side in the 3-2 defeat at Liverpool.

The 24-year-old has been a regular on the substitute’s bench …



Bruce berates Wiley display

Oct 19th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce was left fuming after his side’s 3-2 defeat at Liverpool, feeling that the Latics had been robbed by referee Alan Wiley.

Bruce was incensed at the second-half dismissal of Antonio Valencia, who was shown two yellow …



Bruce warning for Heskey

Oct 18th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce has warned Emile Heskey that he risks his place in England’s World Cup 2010 squad should he leave the JJB Stadium next summer.

The revitalised striker is reportedly wanted back at former club Liverpool following …



Reds return interests Heskey

Oct 18th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

In-form Wigan Athletic striker Emile Heskey would welcome the chance to have a second spell with Liverpool.

The 30-year-old England international scored 39 goals in 150 Premier League appearances during his four-year stint at Anfield, before movin…



Bruce calm over Zaki future

Oct 11th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce is upbeat about the prospects of turning striker Amr Zaki’s loan deal into a permanent stay at the end of the season.

The 25-year-old Egypt international has made a flying start with the Latics, scoring six goals…



Scharner hits out at Bruce

Oct 10th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Wigan Athletic defender Paul Scharner believes manager Steve Bruce is punishing him for his desire to play international football.

The outspoken 28-year-old has started just three Premier League games for the Latics this season after being a virtu…



Bruce denies Palacios rumour

Oct 8th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce has denied reports suggesting that a deal has already been agreed to allow Honduras midfielder Wilson Palacios to join Manchester United.

Press speculation has arisen that an £18million deal has already been put …



Koumas keen to regain sparkle

Oct 7th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Wigan Athletic midfielder Jason Koumas has admitted that his poor form since he joined the Latics is starting to frustrate him.

The 29-year-old Wales international has started only two Premier League games for Steve Bruce’s side so far this season…