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Port Vale have confirmed a pre-season fixture against League One side Wigan Athletic – their third confirmed friendly game of the summer. The...

Sunderland's pre-season tour of the USA will see them in the spotlight for lucrative sponsorship opportunities in the coming years. That is...

Chelsea are reportedly set to win the race for Wigan Athletic attacking midfielder Harrison Bettoni, with the teenager choosing the Blues ahead of...

Ashley Fletcher has departed Blackpool after two seasons with the club.

Chelsea are set to beat their competition in the race for highly rated Wigan Athletic teenage prospect Harrison Bettoni. Chelsea are expected to...

Newcastle, Everton and Bournemouth are keeping tabs on Chelsea attacker Sol Gordon, sources have told Football Insider.The 18-year-old is about to...

Our panel of Latics observers assess the beginnings of the club's expected summer overhaul, while casting an eye across the pond and the start of...

After a breakthrough season with Wigan Athletic, teenager Harrison Bettoni is set for a big transfer. The post Wigan Athletic starlet set for...

Chelsea have won the race to sign Wigan Athletic youngster Harrison Bettoni, sources have told Football Insider.The 18-year-old is out of contract...

Following the news that Walsall and Wigan Athletic had come to terms on a deal that will see him make the switch to the Brick Community Stadium,...

Connor Barrett has been labelled 'exactly the type of player we want at this football club' after joining Wigan Athletic from Walsall on a...

Sky Bet League One side Wigan Athletic have confirmed the signing of Walsall defender Connor Barrett, who joins the Brick Community Stadium club...

Here’s my personal recommendations of the best football books about the World Cup. Kick off the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA with one of...

Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Sam Tickle continues to be at the centre of persistent transfer talk linking him with a summer move to the Championship.

Oxford United are preparing for the drop to League One, and they could rival Wigan Athletic for a potential transfer target. The post Oxford...

Oxford United have reportedly joined League One rivals Wigan Athletic in eyeing a move for Sunderland defender Zak Johnson.

Oxford United, Wigan Athletic and York City are eyeing moves for Sunderland defender Zak Johnson, sources have told Football Insider.The...

Wigan Athletic chief Gary Caldwell is hoping this summer's World Cup has the same impact on this generation of Scotland supporters as it did on him.

When a government department spends £10m on a road sign that no one asked for there tends to be some sort of internal enquiry.So how can we spend...

Joe Gelhardt is officially stuck at a crossroads at Leeds United.Having signed from Wigan as one of England's brightest prospects back in 2021, it...

Chesterfield are chasing a loan move for Everton's rising star Aled Thomas, sources have told Football Insider.The Spireites are believed to be one...

'It's time to write another chapter' - Max Power's verdict after joining Wigan Athletic for a THIRD time on a two-year deal from Bradford City.

BRADFORD City captain Max Power has agreed a move to League One rivals Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

Richard Fitzpatrick has produced a fascinating biography of Helenio Herrara, one of the most enigmatic, successful and yet disturbing characters in...

Wigan Athletic are hoping to tie up the signing of Walsall defender Connor Barrett in the coming days.

In a recent post on X, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Manchester City are locked in a three-way battle for Wigan Athletic playmaker Harrison...

Gary Caldwell has lined up a very familiar face to become Wigan Athletic's new goalkeeping coach.

Wigan Athletic are set to snap up a Walsall defender previously targeted by Championship sides Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth. The post Wigan...

Walsall defender Connor Barrett is believed to be close to securing a move to Sky Bet League One outfit Wigan Athletic after the clubs reportedly...

League One side Wigan Athletic have agreed a deal to sign Walsall right-back Connor Barrett, sources have told Football Insider. The two clubs are...

Our panel of Latics experts assess the first round of transfer talk this summer, with a familiar face seemingly on his way back, and a couple of...

Wigan Athletic have tried to keep hold of their breakthrough star but interest from Premier League giants may win out this summer. The post Wigan...

Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly in talks to explore a move for Harrison Bettoni from Wigan Athletic, with his contract expiring at the...

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan are one of the teams in talks to sign Wigan Athletic talent Harrison Bettoni, according to a report from England. Milan...

New Everton Giant Leighton Baines has revealed his ‘privilege and honour’ to give his best years on the pitch to the Blues – before getting to work...

Queens Park Rangers are reportedly leading the race to sign Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Sam Tickle, with journalist Alan Nixon claiming a fee between...

Manchester City, Chelsea and AC Milan are in talks to sign Wigan youngster Harrison Bettoni, sources have told Football Insider. Bettoni,18, is out...

No decision has been confirmed on Ashley Fletcher's Blackpool future yet.

Max Power is understood to be on his way back to Wigan Athletic for a THIRD spell at the club.

Wigan Athletic are lining up a move to sign Bradford City star Max Power in the summer transfer window, sources have told Football Insider....

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Former Wigan Athletic assistant manager Glenn Whelan has been appointed by Livingston as their new head coach.

Gary Caldwell has underlined the importance of Wigan Athletic having to be 'flexible' in terms of recruitment this summer in case things don't...

Birmingham City will be in the market for new faces this summer as they gear up for another year in the Championship under Chris Davies. The post...

Manchester City have confirmed Kolo Toure will leave the club as part of a backroom staff overhaul following the departure of manager Pep Guardiola.

Our panel of Latics observers take a step back from club matters this week to look ahead to this summer's World Cup...with one of our contributors...

The former Hearts man also played for Derby County, Sheffield United and Wigan Athletic, amongst others.

Notts County clinched promotion to League One with a play-off final win over Salford City - with a number of former Blackpool players in action.

The former Wigan youngster has played a key role in helping City get promoted

Nine Wigan Athletic players are coming out of contract this summer and are currently mulling over new deals. Paul Kendrick looks at each of their...

Thelo Aasgaard has overcome plenty of adversity on the way from the Wigan Athletic youth ranks to this summer's World Cup, as sporting director –...

Andy Burnham's campaign launch? Thumbs-up, swaggering tummy, Cool-Daddio dress code, plus hugs for Labour MPs, football banter and self-basting...

Former Wigan Athletic forward Josh Windass believes the Championship play-offs should have been started again, with his Wrexham team involved,...

Our panel of Latics experts take advantage of the calm before the storm of the transfer merry-go-round, and assess how next season is beginning to...

Wigan Athletic received a bizarre mention in the lead-up to Wednesday night's Europa League final between Aston Villa and German outfit SC Freiburg.

Kyle Joseph departed Blackpool for Hull City 18 months ago - and has become a regular in the Tigers side fighting for promotion.

John McGinn will lead out team in final against Freiburg seven years after helping them win promotion with club chasing a first major European...

Aston Villa captain John McGinn admits it would mean more to win the Europa League because of the journey he has been on with the club

Wigan Athletic have confirmed their academy retained and released list, with six players being offered their first professional contracts.

With West Ham currently languishing in 18th place in the Premier League and staring down the barrel of relegation, the parallels with their last...

Wigan Athletic Community Trust has partnered with Music in Mind and the Manchester Camerata with the support of the EFL to launch a new dementia...

Wigan Athletic have been awarded a Family Excellence Gold Award for the 2025/26 season for the first time in the club's history.

Wigan Athletic are on the hunt for a new goalkeeping coach following the departure of Tony Warner.

Callum Wright admits Wigan Athletic 'will be at the forefront of my mind' as he decides his long-term future this summer.

Gary Caldwell sees this summer as a huge opportunity to 'really change the dynamic of Wigan Athletic, both on and off the pitch'.

A football club launched following the tragic death of a Wigan man is still going strong nine years after its formation, helping to reach hundreds...

Wigan Athletic old-boys Owen Dale and Will Goodwin have been released by Oxford United, who dropped out of the Championship at the end of the season.

Former Wigan Athletic midfielder Michael O'Neill will not become Blackburn Rovers' permanent head coach.

Our panel of Latics experts assess the club's recently released retained list, and consider Gary Caldwell's options as he plots the rebuild this...

Wigan’s Place2Place football group supports men’s mental health, helping hundreds and raising thousands since its founding in 2017.

Gary Caldwell will once again offer referees an open invitation to visit the Wigan Athletic training ground this summer for a mutually beneficial...

Wigan Athletic legends past and present reunited over the weekend for the annual Joseph's Goal charity match at the Brick Community Stadium.

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A footballer from Wigan has gone the extra mile - more than 26 in fact - in a fundraiser for a charity very close to her heart.

Colchester United under-18s lost 4-3 to Wigan Athletic

Ex-Blackpool midfielder Callum Wright has been released by Plymouth Argyle at the end of his contract.

On 7 May 2006, Arsenal played their final match at Highbury. Thierry Henry scored a hat-trick, kissed the turf, and gave the old ground an ending...

Wigan Athletic head coach Gary Caldwell has a straightforward message this summer: Be better.

Wigan Athletic will be seeking a new skipper for next season with Jason Kerr moving on this summer.

Blackpool have announced their retained list following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Our panel of Latics experts assess another hugely eventful League One campaign, and look ahead to the latest ‘rebuild' over the coming summer...

Ashley Fletcher finished the 2025/26 as Blackpool’s top scorer with 21 goals.

Wright spent the 2025/26 season on loan to Wigan from Argyle and was a big hit with the Latics

Our man Bernard Platt was in and among the crowd at the Lamex Stadium as Wigan Athletic lost 1-0 against Stevenage.

Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic side that lost 1-0 at Stevenage and delivers his report card.

Gary Caldwell reckoned the season-ending 1-0 defeat at Stevenage summed up Wigan Athletic's campaign in the space of 90-odd minutes.

Gary Caldwell will hold discussions with his Wigan Athletic players across the Bank Holiday weekend as he starts to look ahead already to next season.

In an earlier article published today, I mentioned the controversy surrounding the winning Stevenage goal, against Wigan Athletic, that thwarted...

Gary Caldwell made one change from the defeat against AFC Wimbledon with Christian Saydee replacing Harrison Bettoni in the starting line-up....