' Wigan in trouble '

If the club is not sold by 31st August then Wigan may not start the new campaign.


As well as that, Kieffer Moore obviously left, Joe Gelhardt to Leeds, Chey Dunkley to Sheff Wed, Alfie Devine to Spurs, Jensen Weir to Brighton, Antonee Robinson looks set to leave & David Marshall has stated he wants to stay in the Championship.

Doesn't look good for the Latics.







Wigan Athletic: Administrators set 31 August deadline to sell club

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Friday 14th August 2020



Wigan finished 13th in the Championship but their points deduction meant they were relegated


Wigan may not be able to start the new season if the club is not sold by 31 August, say the Latics' administrators.

Four parties are in talks but administrators say if a deal is not completed it would leave them responsible for the team and the fulfilment of fixtures.

In a statement they said "they do not wish to commit to something we cannot see through" if the club is not sold.

The English Football League season is due to begin on Saturday, 12 September.

Despite the ultimatum, the administrators say they are optimistic a deal can be done.

"We are still hopeful that one of the bidders will be in a position to sign the contract as set out," they said.

"If the contract is not signed [by 31 August], we will have to reconsider the position on the basis that the new season starts a week later."

Wigan were officially relegated last week after they lost an appeal against a 12-point deduction for going into administration.

The Latics appealed against the punishment on the grounds of 'force majeure' however an independent arbitration panel ruled against them.

The club has also confirmed wages for all staff and the playing squad have been paid in full up to 31 July.

Wigan's supporters' club has advanced the Latics the funds needed to buy next season's first-team kit.

Meanwhile, Chey Dunkley became the latest Wigan player to leave following their relegation after he joined Sheffield Wednesday.

Earlier on Thursday, Kieffer Moore joined Cardiff City as players continue to be sold as the club looks to stabilise its finances prior to a sale.

If the club is not sold by 31st August then Wigan may not start the new campaign.



As well as that, Kieffer Moore obviously left, Joe Gelhardt to Leeds, Chey Dunkley to Sheff Wed, Alfie Devine to Spurs, Jensen Weir to Brighton, Antonee Robinson looks set to leave & David Marshall has stated he wants to stay in the Championship.

Doesn't look good for the Latics.

i have read they have a number of buyers interested all of who want the current wage bill slashed... which is why they are having this fire sale..

If the club is not sold by 31st August then Wigan may not start the new campaign.



As well as that, Kieffer Moore obviously left, Joe Gelhardt to Leeds, Chey Dunkley to Sheff Wed, Alfie Devine to Spurs, Jensen Weir to Brighton, Antonee Robinson looks set to leave & David Marshall has stated he wants to stay in the Championship.

Doesn't look good for the Latics.

Horrible position to be in, can remember us being in a similar state when we sold Kav to them and Thorne being taken off half way through the first half to be sold against Stoke I believe.. As much as people slate the owner, we've never been down that road since. Hope they come out of it the other side

Sad seeing football clubs in this position. It wasn’t too long ago Wigan were FA Cup winners - crazy how the tables can turn so quickly. Fingers crossed they can make it through this

4 of those 6 players have gone to premier league clubs. That shows how good a team they must have had towards the end of the season.
If City were in that financial position how many would go to premier league clubs? I'm not sure any would.

Surley there's a bit of money coming in now with the sales

They've been totally screwed over by their owner, and in this case I do feel a lot of sympathy for them.

Normally I'd say clubs have got themselves to blame, but the fact their owner has withdrawn his investments makes this case a little different.

Makes sense as to why Wigan wanted to get the Kieffer Moore transfer sorted as quickly as possible.

4 of those 6 players have gone to premier league clubs. That shows how good a team they must have had towards the end of the season.
If City were in that financial position how many would go to premier league clubs? I'm not sure any would.

3 of the 4 were not anything like 1st team regulars though... kids with potential..

I wonder if it’s our turn to be the circling vulture. Lowe maybe?

I wonder if it’s our turn to be the circling vulture. Lowe maybe?

We need someone who can cross a ball now. So if he fits the bill go get him.
Any money from Etheridge leaving could help pay for him,

If the club is not sold by 31st August then Wigan may not start the new campaign.



As well as that, Kieffer Moore obviously left, Joe Gelhardt to Leeds, Chey Dunkley to Sheff Wed, Alfie Devine to Spurs, Jensen Weir to Brighton, Antonee Robinson looks set to leave & David Marshall has stated he wants to stay in the Championship.

Doesn't look good for the Latics.

Horrible position to be in, can remember us being in a similar state when we sold Kav to them and Thorne being taken off half way through the first half to be sold against Stoke I believe.. As much as people slate the owner, we've never been down that road since. Hope they come out of it the other side

Is that true Re: Thorne?! You'd think we'd let him see out the game

If the club is not sold by 31st August then Wigan may not start the new campaign.



As well as that, Kieffer Moore obviously left, Joe Gelhardt to Leeds, Chey Dunkley to Sheff Wed, Alfie Devine to Spurs, Jensen Weir to Brighton, Antonee Robinson looks set to leave & David Marshall has stated he wants to stay in the Championship.

Doesn't look good for the Latics.

Horrible position to be in, can remember us being in a similar state when we sold Kav to them and Thorne being taken off half way through the first half to be sold against Stoke I believe.. As much as people slate the owner, we've never been down that road since. Hope they come out of it the other side

Is that true Re: Thorne?! You'd think we'd let him see out the game

Come to think of it, it may have been Earnie. I remember it being very early in the game and Jobi McAnuff coming on for his debut. Everyone was chanting 'what the F*** is going on'.

If the club is not sold by 31st August then Wigan may not start the new campaign.



As well as that, Kieffer Moore obviously left, Joe Gelhardt to Leeds, Chey Dunkley to Sheff Wed, Alfie Devine to Spurs, Jensen Weir to Brighton, Antonee Robinson looks set to leave & David Marshall has stated he wants to stay in the Championship.

Doesn't look good for the Latics.

Horrible position to be in, can remember us being in a similar state when we sold Kav to them and Thorne being taken off half way through the first half to be sold against Stoke I believe.. As much as people slate the owner, we've never been down that road since. Hope they come out of it the other side

Is that true Re: Thorne?! You'd think we'd let him see out the game

no mate its not.... we would certainly have sold him had any offer come in.. and yes he went off in the first half.. but was injured,i dont think he kicked another football that season... ended up going on a free in the summer..

Look around and see where we are. A lot of clubs would gladly change places with us. I hope Wigan survive their current crisis. This could be the first of many. Come on football, or we are left with rugby - that game for people who can't play football.

Sad seeing football clubs in this position. It wasn’t too long ago Wigan were FA Cup winners - crazy how the tables can turn so quickly. Fingers crossed they can make it through this

Well said,dreadful situation for them,but I believe they will survive,once a few more are sold,looks like a buyer will than step in,good luck to them,I have a feeling a few more will be following them