Wigan have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland international winger James McClean from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is calling on some familiar faces to help him make the transition to his new club.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will decide his future today, according to chairman Dave Whelan.

Roberto Martinez has promised he will make a quick decision about his future at Wigan.

Skipper John O’Shea has challenged Sunderland to take the spirit of their second-half fightback against Stoke into tomorrow’s potentially decisive clash with Southampton.

Roberto Martinez will feel the support of the whole of Wigan behind his side when they walk out at Wembley for the FA Cup final later today.

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Gary Caldwell hopes Wigan can ease the pain of the Latics’ injured players by lifting the FA Cup on Saturday.

James McCarthy is ignoring yet more speculation about his future to concentrate on keeping Wigan in the Barclays Premier League.

West Ham 2 Wigan 0

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers accepts the philosophies of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez gave him a helping hand in his own progress as a coach.

Reading 0 Wigan Athletic 3

Oldham 3 Liverpool 2

Fulham 1 Wigan 1

Wigan 0 Manchester Utd 4

Wigan captain Gary Caldwell could make his return to action in the St Stephen's Day clash with Everton at Goodison Park.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has reported no change in Victor Moses’ situation, with Chelsea still yet to match the Latics’ valuation of their forward.

There may be little room for sentiment in professional football but three points tomorrow would nonetheless give Jonathan Walters less pleasure than usual.

Chelsea were today facing a potential defensive crisis derailing their season after Branislav Ivanovic was hit with a violent-conduct charge.

Wigan 1 West Brom 1

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez insists his shot-shy side are just one lucky strike away from enjoying a goal feast.

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina is looking forward to the day when his opposition counterparts stop saving their best performances for his team.

THE ramifications of Ireland’s qualification for Euro 2012 were felt all the way over in Wigan, with James McCarthy poised to become the Latics’ sole representative at the finals.

Wigan midfielder James McCarthy is a doubt for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Sunderland.

Wigan defender Antolin Alcaraz misses tomorrow’s crunch Premier League clash against fellow strugglers Blackburn through suspension.

Wigan 0 Fulham 2

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed the club are in negotiations with highly-rated midfielder James McCarthy over a new contract at the club.

Wigan have signed 19-year-old winger Nouha Dicko on a three-year deal after a successful trial.

Mohamed Diame is rated 50-50 to return for Wigan when they host West Ham in a crucial Premier League clash at the DW Stadium on Sunday.

Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi is confident that Saturday’s defeat to Sunderland will not derail the Latics’ hopes of beating the drop.

Blackpool 1 Wigan 3

Wigan 0 Manchester United 4

WIGAN midfielder James McCarthy has been named in Noel King’s 19-man squad U21 for their friendly international against Cyprus in Larnaca on February 9.

Bolton 1 Wigan 1

THE hands of relegation are clawing away at Mick McCarthy’s throat and after admitting the festive period could decide Wolves’s fate, he appears well on course for a one-way ticket to the wilderness of the Championship.

BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce hopes a fit-again David Dunn can breathe new life into his side’s push away from the Premier League drop zone after helping clinch three points against Wigan.

Sunderland’s record signing Asamoah Gyan has to be content with a place on the bench at Wigan this afternoon.

Tottenham 0 Wigan 1

Roberto Martinez insists he is relishing the prospect of returning to the scene of Wigan’s worst nightmare after his side made tentative steps towards rectifying their dismal start to the season with Carling Cup victory at Hartlepool.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has been fined by the Football Association and warned as to his future conduct after being found guilty of improper conduct following comments made after the match against Manchester City last season.

Roberto Martinez is hopeful Wigan’s extended break has given injured duo Emmerson Boyce and Hendry Thomas enough time to recover ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Portsmouth.

NOTTS COUNTY caused a major upset at the DW Stadium as two late goals saw them defeat Wigan and book a place in the FA Cup fifth round.

Wigan captain Mario Melchiot remains an injury doubt ahead of the Latics’ FA Cup fourth-round replay against Notts County tomorrow.

Wigan could be without captain Mario Melchiot for the visit of Everton tomorrow in the Barclays Premier League.