First Published in the Manchester Evening News The representatives of former Bolton Wanderers captain David Wheater have responded to Oldham Athletic announcing the defender is no longer part of the first team squad at Boundary Park. The 33-year-old and goalkeeper Gary Woods are currently not in the first team plans at the League Two club….
Author: newsdesk@men-news.co.uk John McDougall
Wigan administrators say bidder withdrew offer after lower rival bid claims
First Published in the Manchester Evening News The administrators at Wigan Athletic have suggested that an anonymous principal bidder withdrew an offer for the club last week after publicity on social media claimed that a different party had made a lower final bid of £2m. The Latics have been in administration since the start of…
Oldham confirm former Bolton skipper no longer part of first team squad
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Former Bolton Wanderers defender David Wheater is no longer part of the first team squad at Oldham Athletic moving forward, the Boundary Park club has confirmed. The ex-Wanderers defender spent eight years at the University of Bolton Stadium after joining from Middlesbrough in 2011. He remained with Wanderers…
Wigan administrators turn down second approach from ex-Port Vale owner – reports
First Published in the Manchester Evening News The administrators of Wigan Athletic have turned down a second approach from former Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite, according to reports. The League One club have been in the hands of administrators Begbies Traynor since the beginning of July. The DW Stadium outfit was plunged into a shock…
Wigan administrator on difficulties behind club sale and Macclesfield comparison
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Wigan Athletic’s administrators have explained the difficulties behind selling a lower league Greater Manchester club and drawn a comparison with the recently wound-up Macclesfield Town. The Latics went into a shock administration at the start of July and the subsequent points deduction applied at the end of last…
Fresh League Two predicted table after first round of fixtures played
First Published in the Manchester Evening News The opening weekend of the League Two campaign has taken place, with some eye-catching results across the division. Newly promoted Harrogate Town thrashed Southend United 4-0 at Roots Hall, while Morecambe came from behind to claim an injury-time victory over Cheltenham Town. Bolton Wanderers tasted defeat at the…
Former Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic forward joins Tranmere Rovers
First Published in the Manchester Evening News Former Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic forward Kaiyne Woolery will be a League Two player this season after penning a deal with Tranmere Rovers. The 25-year-old has joined the Prenton Park side and moves from League Two champions Swindon Town. Woolery made 24 appearances for Wanderers between 2014…