WIGAN manager Steve Bruce is expecting a belated Christmas present from Ryan Taylor - another goal against Newcastle.

WIGAN have issued a “hands off” warning to clubs targeting Antonio Valencia.

ASTON Villa remain favourites to sign Wigan Athletic’s England striker Emile Heskey next month.
An offer in the region of 5m may tempt Wigan chairman Dave Whelan to sell.

EMILE HESKEY’S future will be high on the agenda when Wigan boss Steve Bruce meets chairman Dave Whelan this week to discuss recruitment plans for 2009.

MANAGER Steve Bruce is demanding his Wigan team show `plenty of muscle’ in Saturday’s clash with Stoke City.

STEVE Bruce wants to see Wigan Athletic in mid-table by Christmas.

CHRIS Kirkland has called on referee Alan Wiley to hold up his hands and admit he made an error in sending off Antonio Valencia.

WIGAN winger Antonio Valencia is understood to be a top target for Liverpool when the transfer window reopens in January.