Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will not make Chris Kirkland a scapegoat for his side’s dreadful start to the Barclays Premier League season.

Chris Kirkland has admitted Wigan let their fans down with their shambolic opening-day performance against Blackpool.

Sunderland are being tipped to make a move to sign Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Chris Kirkland this summer.

Wigan will be without Marcelo Moreno, Titus Bramble and Chris Kirkland for the trip to Chelsea on Sunday.

Wigan’s Chris Kirkland does not hold a grudge against West Ham’s Carlton Cole after their collision.

The FA have launched an investigation into the incident where Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland was hit by a coin last weekend.

Chris Kirkland condemns coin throwing thug as Clarets KO’d

Wigan are looking into an incident in which England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was apparently struck by a coin during his side’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Burnley. The match at the DW Stadium was halted by referee Mike Jones in the 53rd minute for

Wigan are looking into an incident in which England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was apparently struck by a coin during his side’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Burnley.
The match at the DW Stadium was halted by referee Mike Jones in the 53rd minute for

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is reportedly planning a summer raid on former club Wigan for keeper Chris Kirkland.