Wigan chief executive Brenda Spencer does not expect in-demand striker Emile Heskey to leave in the transfer window after claiming the player pledged to stay until at least the summer.

Wigan are confident of confirming Steve Bruce as their new manager today.

WIGAN chairman Dave Whelan is hopeful of confirming Steve Bruce as the club’s new manager today.

Wigan have had to delay the presentation of Steve Bruce as their new manager due to “unforeseen circumstances”.

Chris Hutchings is looking to make a quick return to football following his sacking by Wigan.

Sacked Wigan manager Chris Hutchings does not believe he was given enough time to put things right at the JJB Stadium.

Wigan chief executive Brenda Spencer has stressed the club is determined to hang on to manager Paul Jewell after he masterminded their escape from relegation on the final day of the season.

Wigan chief executive Brenda Spencer insists the club will drop their complaint against the Premier League if the governing body prove Carlos Tevez is eligible to play for West Ham.

Andrew Johnson is expected to discuss personal terms with Wigan tomorrow after Crystal Palace accepted an £8.5m (€12.45m) for the England striker.

WIGAN manager Paul Jewell is poised to sign a new five-year deal with the club, and hoping to follow that by splashing out £12.5m of chairman Dave Whelan’s money.

Wigan manager Paul Jewell is poised to sign a new five-year deal with the club - with the hope then of splashing out £12.5m of chairman Dave Whelan’s money.

The schoolgirl killer who inspired the Boomtown Rats number one I Don't Like Mondays has lost her bid for parole.