Deane denies Wigan at the death

A dramatic last-minute goal by West Ham’s Brian Deane denied Wigan a place in the Nationwide First Division play-offs and also handed Crystal Palace a top six finish.

The Latics had led through Neil Roberts’ 34th-minute goal but Deane popped up to head the equaliser and save the blushes of Palace, who lost 2-1 at Coventry but still managed to finish in the final play-off position.