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Bruce admits duo could leave

Oct 4th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce has admitted he could lose both Emile Heskey and Amr Zaki next summer.

Six-goal top-scorer Zaki is currently on a season-long loan with the Latics from Egyptian football but, according to reports, has already att…



Edman returns to training

Oct 3rd, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Wigan Athletic defender Erik Edman has been backed to return to first-team action before the end of October.

The 29-year-old Sweden international injured knee ligaments against Blackburn Rovers in March but was able to return to training earlier t…



Bruce hails Wigan appetite

Sep 29th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce hailed the hard-working appetite of his entire team after they defeated Manchester City 2-1 on Sunday.

The Latics stretched their unbeaten run to six games and climbed seven places in the Premier League table after …



Bruce hails clinical Latics

Sep 25th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce praised his side’s clinical finishing after they coasted into the fourth of the Carling Cup following a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town.

Second-half strikes from Lee Cattermole, Olivier Kapo, Paul Scharner and subs…



Bruce confident over Zaki

Sep 19th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce has dismissed reports that star striker Amr Zaki could be lured away from the club following his impressive start to life in the Premier League.

The 25-year-old Egyptian has netted five goals in his first five ga…



Heskey ends Latics exit talk

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

Wigan Athletic striker Emile Heskey has attempted to end speculation surrounding his future by insisting he remains completely happy at the JJB Stadium.

The 30-year-old forward was strongly linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur before the transf…



Catt happy with Latics life

Sep 16th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Wigan Athletic midfielder Lee Cattermole having no regrets about leaving Middlesbrough and joining the Latics in the summer for £3.5million.

The 20-year-old is a life-long Boro fan but is happy to have signed for Steve Bruce’s side, despite being …



Bruce hails in-form Zaki

Sep 14th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce is hoping Amr Zaki can continue his impressive start to life in the Premier League, after the Egypt striker earned the Latics a point against Sunderland.

Zaki, 25, arrived at the JJB Stadium on loan from Zamalek dur…



Bruce dreading Heskey exit

Sep 12th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce has admitted that he fears losing star striker Emile Heskey on a free transfer next summer.

The 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the current campaign and has been linked with a number of other Premier Le…



Bruce hails Heskey display

Sep 12th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce has hailed striker Emile Heskey for his performance in England’s 4-1 victory in Croatia in their midweek World Cup qualifier.

The 30-year-old Latics ace led the line superbly for Fabio Capello’s side, helping Englan…