Hopes high Wigan police row can be solved

Wigan owner Dave Whelan could reach a last-minute compromise to save his club from playing home games behind closed doors.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2005 - 09:54

Wigan owner Dave Whelan could reach a last-minute compromise to save his club from playing home games behind closed doors.

Greater Manchester Police have announced they will be withdrawing their services on match days at the JJB Stadium, claiming the Coca-Cola Championship leaders owe £300,000 (€435,000) in unpaid policing bills.

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