Former Heerenveen defender Erik Edman has returned money awarded to him as part of his move to Tottenham in 2004 after admitting he made a mistake.

Former Heerenveen defender Erik Edman has returned money awarded to him as part of his move to Tottenham after admitting he made a mistake.The 30-year-old Swede, who currently plays for Wigan, believed he was entitled to a portion of his transfer fee and was granted the money by a court after the Eredivisie club contested the claim.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has told left-back Erik Edman to be patient in his quest for first-team football at the JJB Stadium.The Sweden international has not started a game for Latics in almost 11 months, with a cruciate ligament injury sidelining him in March 2008.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has told Erik Edman to be patient in his quest for first-team football.

Erik Edman can see light at the end of the tunnel after enduring a torrid time with injuries.

French defender Eric Cubilier is on trial at Wigan while Steve Bruce has revealed Erik Edman is a couple of months away from returning.

Erik Edman feels he is on the road to recovery after playing an hour for Wigan reserves on Tuesday.

Assistant manager Eric Black has revealed forgotten man Erik Edman is “right on course” to make his Wigan comeback.

Erik Edman is ready to hand Wigan a boost and return from injury.

Wigan left-back Erik Edman is set for a run-out in the reserves in the next couple of weeks, according to assistant Eric Black.