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Uwe Rosler arrived to Wigan Athletic on December of 2013 as he was selected as the man to replace the former coach of Wigan Roberto Martinez and achieve the primary objective of returning Wigan Athletic to the Premier League.

One of the higher officials at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Kevin Thelwell, believes that the standard of football in the Championship would be very high this season as the teams involved are extremely strong.
The 41-year old also said that the Wolves will be countering big challenges in the season and they will have to counter them with distinction in order to finish in the top quarter of the table.

Championship outfit Wigan Athletic have been boosted by the news that Gary Caldwell has decided to extend his stay at the club. Captain Caldwell is an important part of the team, but there has been speculation around his future in the last few weeks. Wigan failed to get back into the Premier league after losing in the play-offs last season. Caldwell has been linked with a return to Scotland, but the 32-year-old defender has signed a new contract that will see him embark on a coaching career at the club.

Championship outfit Wigan Athletic have been boosted by the news that Gary Caldwell has decided to extend his stay at the club. Captain Caldwell is an important part of the team, but there has been speculation around his future in the last few weeks. Wigan failed to get back into the Premier league after losing in the play-offs last season. Caldwell has been linked with a return to Scotland, but the 32-year-old defender has signed a new contract that will see him embark on a coaching career at the club.

After spending 3 seasons with Cardiff City, Andrew Taylor is seeing his way out of the club which suffered from relegation as they concluded the previous term of the Premier League campaign at the very last spot of the English league.

“Wigan Athletic is a big club, with Premier League experience and big aspirations. I spoke to the manager Uwe Rosler for about 30 minutes and, after I’d put the phone down, I was immediately on to my agent to say that’s the club for me.” Taylor told Wigan’s official website.

Wigan athletic manager Uwe Rösler has tried to not get into any mind games ahead of the play-off semi-final with Harry Redknapp’s QPR. This weekend will be the first leg of the play-off semifinals. QPR qualify for the stage of the competition a long time ago, while Wigan had to wait until the final game of the regular season in order to be sure of their place. However, ahead of the match, Redknapp has raised a few eyebrows by claiming that Wigan will be the favourites for victory in the first leg.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has decided to stay with the club over the proposed Aston Villa move. Martinez, 37, will sign an improved three-year contract with the Latics instead of the chance to manage Villa.

“Roberto met with his chairman [Dave Whelan] earlier this week and has made the decision to honour his commitment to Wigan,” read a Villa statement.

“Therefore, we have not met Roberto and we have not had the chance to discuss the vacant managerial role with him.”

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has sent out a clear message to fans of the club insisting that there is no rift with striker Hugo Rodallega after he reacted badly to being substituted against Chelsea.

The Colombian frontman was replaced just after the hour mark in the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge and was visibly angry at being taken off.

“It is the natural reaction. He wants to be on the pitch and help the team, and that is something that shows real passion and real responsibility,” Martinez told Sky Sports News.

Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Chris Kirkland’s proposed move to Cardiff City has stumbled after talks break down between the parties.

The Bluebirds were keen to add a quality goalkeeper to the ranks with David Marshall requireing surgery, youngster Jordan Santiago out with a finger injury and regular number 1 struggling with a groin strain.

Initial contact was rejected by Kirkland, but a deal appeared close this weekend with Dave Jones even confirming the move as Kirkland searched for first team opportunities.

Wigan defender Steve Gohouri has told they have more confident after their draw with Liverpool. Steve Gohouri equalised for the Latics after a fine strike by Raul Meireles put the hosts 1-0 up and the Ivorian has stated that the character shown by his teammates was an indicator of the positive attitude eminating from Roberto Martinez’s side at the moment.

Speaking to the Wigan Evening Post, the 30-year-old said: “We just never stopped believing that we could get something out of the game.

“We knew we were playing well in the game and we deserved to get our goal.