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GALLERY: Wigan Athletic fans warmed up on a cold night by their team's red-hot s...

Scores on the doors!

Wigan Athletic: Player ratings - Fleetwood (h): Hat-trick of seasonal high marks...

Jordan Jones puts Latics ahead inside four minutes against Fleetwood

Wigan Athletic boss pinpoints key factor in battering of Cod Army at the DW

Jordan Jones takes the plaudits after giving Latics an early lead against Fleetwood

Three-and-easy for Latics as Maloney's men continue impressive run

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Wigan Athletic: Predicted line-up v Fleetwood

Former FA football coach Peter Sturgess is to be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's UK Coaching Awards

Coach to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Former Latics chairman Talal Al Hammad is understood to be involved with the group close to taking over at Reading

Former Wigan Athletic chairman involved in 'imminent' Reading takeover

Kell Watts impressed on his return to the Latics side at Leyton Orient

On-loan Premier League man aiming to make most of Wigan Athletic run

Shaun Maloney thanks the fans who made the long trip to Leyton Orient at the weekend

Why block of five fixtures will 'shape our season' - Wigan Athletic boss

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Stephen Humphrys has 'found a home' at Wigan Athletic, according to Shaun Maloney

How Stephen Humphrys has 'found a home' at Wigan Athletic
Shaun Maloney believes the secret behind Stephen Humphrys' goal-den form is the forward 'finding a home' at Wigan Athletic.

Antolin Alcaraz celebrates winning the FA Cup semi-final in 2013 with Shaun Maloney

Wigan Athletic FA Cup hero announces his retirement

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GALLERY: Wigan Athletic fans wrap up warm on the long trip to the capital and Le...

Couple of very important saves and distribution was of his usual high standard

Wigan Athletic: Player ratings - Leyton Orient (a): Toughest day yet for youngst...

Omar Rekik and Kell Watts congratulate Stephen Humphrys after his equalising goal

Maloney on 'chaotic' clash at Orient and his admiration for Humphrys

Stephen Humphrys celebrates making up for his earlier penalty miss with Latics' equaliser at Leyton Orient

Humphrys misses again from the spot but makes amends to earn Latics a point

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Wigan Athletic: Predicted line-up v Leyton Orient

Superb form has earned him two England Under-21 call-ups - with many, many more surely on the way. Player of year podium so far.

GALLERY: Wigan Athletic: Seasonal player ratings so far!
Paul Kendrick uses the international break to assess the Wigan Athletic squad and delivers his report card at the quarter mark of the campaign...

Latics return to league action after a fortnight's break at Leyton Orient this weekend

12th Man - 'Give me slow progress with bumps...we're building something special'

Scott Smith has added the role of 'away trip quiz master' to his talents this season

Why Scott Smith is the man with all the answers on Wigan Athletic away-days!

'Back to business' is the call to arms from Shaun Maloney to his Latics squad

'Back to business' call from Maloney ahead of 'prolonged' test of credentials

Matt Smith could face another two months on the sidelines as he recovers from a hernia operation

Wigan Athletic reeling after being handed Matt Smith injury setback

Sam Tickle and Liam Morrison were both injured during the recent international break

Wigan Athletic boss reports mixed injury news ahead of Leyton Orient trip

Steve Bruce is not ready to call it a day in management at the age of 62

Ex-Wigan Athletic boss throws hat into ring for international post

Sean Clare is hoping to return to familiar surroundings this weekend in a Latics shirt

Why Sean Clare has added incentive to make swift Wigan Athletic return

James McClean is joined by wife Erin and their four children for his 103rd and final game for Ireland on Tuesday night

Why I didn't cry after saying goodbye, reveals Wigan Athletic old-boy

Callum McManaman is enjoying his third spell with Latics

Callum McManaman cites Wigan Athletic's X Factor in climbing the table

Kolo Toure endured a miserable nine-game spell in charge of Latics last season

Wigan Athletic failure shouldn't define Kolo Toure, insists former mentor

It's been a remarkable turnaround in fortunes for Callum McManaman under Shaun Maloney

Shaun Maloney on the 'amazing story' behind Wigan Athletic's unlikely 'leader'

It's just over a year since Leam Richardson was sacked by Latics

Leam Richardson lifts lid on Wigan Athletic exit and the year since

Ged Brannan gets stuck in during his time with Latics

Wigan Athletic old-boy takes takes reins at League Two outfit

James McClean is about to line up for Ireland for the final time

‘It’s time to step aside’ – Former Latics star set for emotional farewell

Liam Morrison of Wigan Athletic

Wigan Athletic dealt another injury blow

Former Wigan Athletics manager Leam Richardson has been linked with a vacant Championship job

Ex-Wigan Athletic boss linked with vacant Championship job

Tom Critchley rings the all clear bell

Former football scout gets all clear after radiotherapy trial

Sam Tickle is back in the England Under-21 ranks for their upcoming Euro qualifiers

Sam Tickle ruled out of England duties due to injury

Charlie Hughes (back row, third from left) takes his place alongside fellow Latics Academy graduate Alfie Devie (front row, centre) in England colours (Pic: The FA)

Wigan Athletic Academy graduate makes his mark on international stage

Latics have the luxury of a weekend off after a very fruitful block of games between international breaks

12th Man: '...that could take this club to its greatest heights in a decade'

The freshly churned up Dootson's Park pitch

Quad bike lout wrecks hundreds of children's football matches

Callum McManaman admits he's relishing his new 'senior' role at Wigan Athletic

Callum McManaman on how and why he's embracing 'senior' role at Wigan Athletic

Jamie McGrath has seen his Ireland chances improve since leaving Latics

'I had to leave Wigan Athletic for sake of my international career'

Ben Amos made a huge return to the Latics side at Tranmere in midweek

Maloney acknowledges 'full respect' for forgotten man of Wigan Athletic

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GALLERY: Liverpool legend joins Wigan Athletic fans at Tranmere as they stay on ...

Malky Mackay has been sacked by Ross County

Ex-Wigan Athletic manager sacked by struggling Scottish club

Safe hands during the 90 minutes and stepped up to hero status in the shoot-out. Good to see him back

Wigan Athletic: Player ratings - Tranmere (a): Latest Academy product stands out...

Shaun Maloney was happy with much of what he saw as Latics saw off Tranmere to advance to the next round of the EFL Trophy

Maloney on Tranmere shoot-out win, Humphrys redemption and Wyke return

The Latics players ready themselves for the penalty shoot-out at Tranmere

REPORT: Tranmere Rovers 0 Wigan Athletic 0 (Latics win 6-5 on penalties)