EFL allow Wigan Athletic special dispensation to add to squad

Wigan Athletic's survival bid has been given a helping hand by the EFL, who granted the club special dispensation to bring in two players over their 23-man 'squad limit'.
By Paul Kendrick
Published 1st Feb 2021, 19:10 BST
Updated 1st Feb 2021, 19:16 BST
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Latics have been down to the bare bones for some time now, with acting manager Leam Richardson only able to name four subs - and no back-up goalkeeper - for the recent clash at Rochdale.

​The situation was exacerbated with forward Kyle Joseph joining midfielder Harry McHugh on the injured list - with Latics seemingly unable to bring in any more players.

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But after appealing to the governing body, Latics were given the green light to add two more players - and they promptly arrived on Monday evening in the former of Jamie Proctor and Viv Solomon-Otabor.

"Latics have been able to acquire the services of Viv Solomon-Otabor following special dispensation from the EFL, with striker Kyle Joseph and midfielder Harry McHugh expected to miss a number of weeks with their respective injuries," confirmed the club in a statement.

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