Former Westlife singer and reality television star Kian Egan said he challenged pop mogul Simon Cowell over claims the Irish group were “the ugliest” boyband he had worked with.

Former Westlife singer Shane Filan didn’t let bankruptcy get him down, says Ed Power.

Former Westlife member and bankrupt Shane Filan is to end up empty-handed from a €2.382m windfall that is to be shared among the former band members.

Former Westlife star Shane Filan has signed a solo record deal, just months after being declared bankrupt.

While Ireland’s property crash cost millionaire pop star Shane Filan his fortune, he chose last month to go bankrupt in London rather than Dublin.

The main entertainment company owned by Westlife recorded a loss last year in spite of extensive touring by the band.

Tens of thousands of Westlife fans last night veered between ecstasy and agony as the veteran pop band played the first of two farewell gigs in Dublin’s Croke Park.

Shane Filan has been declared bankrupt due to debts of £18m (€22.3m).

Westlife decided to split because it "wasn't special any more".

Westlife met hundreds of adoring fans today when they signed copies of their greatest hits album.

THIS year’s Mayo football final will be a repeat of the 2010 decider after semi-final wins for the defending champions, Ballintubber, and Castlebar Mitchels over the weekend.

WESTLIFE star and James Bond fan, Shane Filan, will hope to make a View to a Kill ...ing when the Sligo singer puts his Aston Martin DB5 — the iconic sports model made famous as the car used by James Bond in several 007 movies — up for sale.

Westlife's Shane Filan would welcome Brian McFadden back to the group "some day".

Louis Walsh is "100 per cent innocent" regarding claims he sexually assaulted a man.

Shane Filan has become a father for the third time.

Pop group Boyzone will never get over Stephen Gately’s death, Westlife singer Shane Filan said.

Shane Filan is set to become a father for the third time.

All the starting teams for the final round of matches in the 2006/7 Barclays Premiership have been confirmed.

All of today's starting teams for the 3pm games in the Premiership.

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia returns to the squad for tomorrow’s JJB Stadium clash with Middlesbrough after serving a three-match suspension.

THE contrast in fortunes between Wigan and West Ham went far beyond the scoreline as Alan Curbishley’s extraordinary attempt to escape relegation gathered pace and, in the eyes of his opposite number Paul Jewell at least, events of the weekend undermined a basic injustice in the Premier League.

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Liverpool warmed up nicely for the Champions League as they took a firm grip on third place in the Barclays Premiership.

Dirk Kuyt scored a goal in each half as Liverpool strolled to victory and sent Wigan closer to the relegation zone.

Wigan winger Lee McCulloch is a serious doubt ahead of tomorrow's Premiership match with Liverpool at Anfield.

WIGAN boss Paul Jewell conceded his side were “severely punished” for making mistakes during the draw with Tottenham that again cost them points in their battle to beat the drop.

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Wigan manager Paul Jewell is forced into three changes as his side looks for a vital Premiership win to ease their relegation worries today.

WIGAN manager Paul Jewell praised the commitment and desire of his side as they held out for nearly an hour with 10 men to claim a vital relegation point at Aston Villa.

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Aston Villa 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Wigan captain Arjan de Zeeuw is a serious doubt for the Latics’ Barclays Premiership clash against Aston Villa.

Wigan 1 Bolton 3

England striker Darren Bent rifled home an 85th-minute penalty to clinch three priceless points for Charlton at The Valley.

Leighton Baines, Lee McCulloch and Fitz Hall all return from suspension to bolster Wigan’s squad for their Barclays Premiership match with Charlton at The Valley.

Wigan striker Henri Camara could come into contention for the Barclays Premiership match against Fulham tomorrow.

Bargain-buy Caleb Folan condemned struggling Manchester City to a fourth consecutive Premiership defeat and put Wigan tantalisingly close to survival.

Ryan Taylor and John Filan stepped forward to help Wigan in their battle to beat the Barclays Premiership drop, while Alan Wiley stepped into the firing line of both Paul Jewell and Glenn Roeder.

WIGAN manager Paul Jewell is adamant his side “are not a dirty team” after yesterday picking up a £25,000 (€37,200) fine following their 1-0 victory over Newcastle.

Paul Jewell celebrated becoming the longest-serving manager in Wigan’s history with a priceless 1-0 victory against Newcastle.

Wigan will know later today whether they have successfuly appealed against the red card handed out to centre-back Fitz Hall following his dismissal in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at Watford.

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Wigan boss Paul Jewell was left to rue another controversial refereeing decision, but watched his 10-man side edge a further point away from the relegation zone at Watford tonight.

Wigan midfielder Lee McCulloch retains his place in the starting line-up for today’s clash with Everton at the JJB Stadium despite handing in a transfer request on Friday.