Arsenal's Theo Walcott watches the ball go in over Wigan's Joel on May 14, 2013
Wigan Athletic relegated by defeat at Arsenal
Wigan Athletic are relegated from the Premier League because of tonight's heavy defeat at Champions League-chasing Arsenal.
May 14, 20:35
Aston Villa's Stephen Ireland and Wigan's James McCarthy battle for the ball on December 29, 2012
Tottenham Hotspur want £10m James McCarthy?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly lining up a £10m deal to sign Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy this summer.
May 11, 23:34
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Chelsea on January 23, 2013
Michael Laudrup delighted with comeback win
Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup is delighted with side after they come from behind twice to beat Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.
May 7, 23:16
Wigan players look dejected following Swansea City's third goal on May 7, 2013
Match Analysis: Wigan Athletic 2-3 Swansea City
Sports Mole brings you detailed analysis of the crucial Premier League game between Wigan Athletic and Swansea City.
May 7, 21:27
Wigan players look dejected following Swansea City's third goal on May 7, 2013
Swansea City come back twice to beat Wigan Athletic
Swansea City worsen Wigan Athletic's Premier League relegation worries by twice coming from behind to win 3-2 at the DW Stadium on Tuesday.
May 7, 20:41
Carlos Tevez and James McCarthy battle for the ball on April 17, 2013
James McCarthy plays down rumours over Wigan Athletic future
James McCarthy attempts to quash speculation that he is intent on leaving Wigan Athletic at the end of the season.
Apr 25, 09:44
Kyle Walker and James McCarthy
James McCarthy pleased with "essential" point for Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy believes that his side's 1-1 draw against Queens Park Rangers could be crucial in their survival campaign.
Apr 8, 10:07
Republic of Ireland's coach Giovanni Trapattoni during his team's World Cup qualifier with Sweden on March 22, 2013
Giovanni Trapattoni confident of World Cup qualification
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is convinced that he can lead his side to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Mar 24, 11:57
Shane Long
Team News: Shane Long chosen to partner Robbie Keane for Republic of Ireland
Giovanni Trapattoni picks Shane Long ahead of Jonathan Walters to partner Robbie Keane up front against Sweden.
Mar 21, 15:47
Giovanni Trapattoni
Preview:Sweden vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Friday's World Cup qualifier between Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Mar 20, 16:38
James McCarthy
James McCarthy: Wigan Athletic have "11 cup finals" left to play
James McCarthy tells his Wigan Athletic teammates that they have "11 cup finals" to play between now and the end of the season.
Feb 25, 16:42
James McCarthy
James McCarthy hints at Wigan Athletic exit?
Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy hints that he could leave the Premier League club at the end of the season.
Feb 7, 01:21
Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni hails Republic of Ireland youngsters
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni praises his young side following their 2-0 win over Poland.
Feb 6, 23:11
Stoke skipper Ryan Shawcross is congratulated after his goal against Wigan on January 29, 2013
Wigan Athletic fightback earns point at the Britannia Stadium
Wigan Athletic come from two goals down against Stoke City to earn a point at the Britannia Stadium.
Jan 29, 21:46
Steven Fletcher
Half-Time Report: Steven Fletcher brace gives Sunderland edge
Steven Fletcher's first-half brace ensures that Sunderland lead Wigan Athletic 3-1 at the DW Stadium.
Jan 19, 15:52
James McCarthy
James McCarthy to Everton?
James McCarthy is reportedly a target for Everton should they sell Marouane Fellaini.
Jan 10, 13:19
Fulham manager Martin Jol during the match against Swansea on December 29, 2012
Preview:Fulham vs. Wigan Athletic
Fulham host Wigan Athletic at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon.
Jan 10, 12:20
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his second goal against Everton on December 30, 2012
10am Transfer Talk Update: Frank Lampard, David Villa, Luka Modric
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer speculation, including news on the likes of Frank Lampard, David Villa and Luka Modric.
Jan 6, 10:00
James McCarthy opens the scoring for Wigan on December 8, 2012
Arsenal to bid for James McCarthy?
Arsenal are said to be preparing an £8m bid for Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy.
Jan 6, 02:50
Ivan Ramis is congratulated by team mate Gary Caldwell after scoring the opener against Aston Villa on December 29, 2012
Half-Time Report: Wigan Athletic lead Aston Villa at break
Wigan lead Aston Villa 1-0 at the halfway stage of their Premier League clash this afternoon, courtesy of an Ivan Ramis goal.
Dec 29, 15:52
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez during the match against Manchester City on November 28, 2012
Mid-season report: Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole takes a look at Wigan Athletic's gradual slide towards the relegation zone as Roberto Martinez gears up for another fight to beat the drop.
Dec 28, 15:30
Everton's Leon Osman celebrates his goal against Wigan on Boxing Day 2012
Match Analysis: Everton 2-1 Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Everton's victory over Wigan Athletic at Goodison Park this afternoon.
Dec 26, 17:22
Everton's Leon Osman celebrates his goal against Wigan on Boxing Day 2012
Everton extend unbeaten run
Everton resists a late fightback from Wigan to beat the Latics 2-1, extending their unbeaten run to seven games.
Dec 26, 16:55
Everton manager David Moyes stares ferociously on December 22, 2012
Live Commentary: Everton 2-1 Wigan Athletic - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Boxing Day fixture between Everton and Wigan Athletic.
Dec 26, 14:02
James McCarthy
James McCarthy confident ahead of Everton clash
James McCarthy insists that Wigan Athletic can take some positives from the defeat to Arsenal as they prepare to travel to Everton on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 11:27
James McCarthy
Roberto Martinez expects James McCarthy to stay at Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez admits that he expects James McCarthy to eventually leave the DW Stadium for a bigger club, but he is adamant that the midfielder will stay with the Latics in January.
Dec 24, 05:21
The DW stadium
Preview:Wigan Athletic vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Wigan Athletic and Arsenal.
Dec 20, 12:35
Wigan boss Roberton Martinez likes what he see's against Reading on November 24, 2012
Roberto Martinez: 'Norwich City targeted James McCarthy'
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez blasts Norwich City for purposefully 'targeting' James McCarthy, who was injured during the Latics' defeat at Carrow Road.
Dec 17, 11:36
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez during the match against Manchester City on November 28, 2012
Roberto Martinez criticises Bradley Johnson tackle
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez slams Norwich midfielder Bradley Johnson for a "nasty" tackle on James McCarthy.
Dec 15, 19:38
James McCarthy
Roberto Martinez urges James McCarthy not to be "distracted" by exit rumours
Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez insists that midfielder James McCarthy must not get "distracted" by speculation over his future.
Dec 13, 17:49
Kyle Walker and James McCarthy
Roberto Martinez won't stop James McCarthy move
Roberto Martinez says that he would not block James McCarthy leaving Wigan Athletic for a bigger club.
Dec 11, 08:11
James McCarthy opens the scoring for Wigan on December 8, 2012
Roberto Martinez urges James McCarthy stay
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez urges James McCarthy to spend the best years of his career with the Premier League club.
Dec 10, 00:48
QPR's Ryan Nelson celebrates his equaliser against Wigan on December 8, 2012
Queens Park Rangers still winless after draw with Wigan Athletic
QPR are still looking for their first league win of the season after a 2-2 draw with Wigan.
Dec 8, 16:56
QPR's Ryan Nelson celebrates his equaliser against Wigan on December 8, 2012
Half-Time Report: Ryan Nelson goal levels the sides at Wigan
Ryan Nelson cancels out James McCarthy's goal to make sure that Wigan and QPR go into half time all square.
Dec 8, 15:54
Rep Ireland v Greece
Ireland lack finishing touch against Greece
Ireland slip to defeat against Greece, despite a strong second-half display.
Nov 14, 21:42
Clint Dempsey and Emmanuel Adebayor look downbeat
Match Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how Wigan Athletic were able to come away from White Hart Lane with all three points.
Nov 3, 17:55
Gareth Bale scores for Spurs
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League encounter with Wigan Athletic this weekend.
Nov 1, 15:14
Ivan Ramis scores for Wigan
Half-Time Report: Ivan Ramis puts Wigan Athletic in charge
Ivan Ramis scores a superb volley to put Wigan Athletic ahead against West Ham United at the DW Stadium.
Oct 27, 14:47
Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni names Ireland team
Giovanni Trapattoni names his Republic of Ireland team for tomorrow's game against Germany at the Aviva Stadium.
Oct 11, 14:14
Keith Fahey
Keith Fahey hoping for Republic of Ireland start
Keith Fahey hopes that he will be picked to start for the Republic of Ireland against Germany on Friday.
Oct 11, 07:07
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