The data makes for interesting given the current situation at the DW Stadium with the Latics in placed into administration just a month after they were taken over by Next Leader Fund, headed by Hong Kong businessman Au Yeung Wai Kay - the second change of ownership in two years.
1. 2010
Wigan Athletic were in the Premier League back in 2010 - with stars like Charles N'Zogbia and Hugo Rodallega on the books. In 2010, the Latics spent £14.9m on player additions, whilst bringing in £20.1m back into the club in player sales. Photo: Daniel L Smith
2. 2011
Still competing in England's top division, Wigan boasted players like Emmerson Boyce, James McCarthy, Jordi Gomez and Victor Moses. In 2011, the Latics spent £14.6m on player additions, whilst bringing in £14m back into the club in player sales. Photo: Nathan Stirk
3. 2012
Still competing in the Premier League, Wigan boasted players like Franco Di Santo. In 2012, the Latics spent £8.3m on player additions, whilst bringing in £4.6m back into the club in player sales. Photo: Lewis Storey
4. 2013
During this year, Wigan were relegated from the Premier League but claimed a stunning and heroic upset against Manchester City in the FA Cup final to take home the trophy under Roberto Martinez. In 2013, the Latics spent £10.9m on player additions, whilst bringing in £9.3m back into the club in player sales. Photo: Gareth Copley