Whelan believes Martinez will stay

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan thinks Roberto Martinez will reject Aston Villa’s overtures and stay with the Latics for at least another season.

Whelan believes Martinez will stay
Thu, 09 Jun, 2011 - 15:03

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan thinks Roberto Martinez will reject Aston Villa’s overtures and stay with the Latics for at least another season.

Wigan last night granted Villa permission to talk to their manager about the possibility of taking the helm at Villa Park.

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