Firstly I would like to apologise my involvement with press conferences etc. will not be very long for this week as I have GCSEs but after that it should be much better ...
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Reporter: I am here today with the new owner of Wigan, Ben Harris. Mr Harris, everybody wants to know why you have chosen Wigan especially considering the recent relegation from the top flight of English football
Harris: It was an easy choice really, due to Wigan's illustrious history and thousands of fans. As well as the fact that the club was available at a cut price due to the recent relegation.
Reporter: So what are your aims for this season, do you see Wigan back in the premier league next season?
Harris: At the end of the day, I have invested my money in order to make a profit and in this game the best way to make money is top flight football, so yes I do hope to see Wigan in the premier league next year.
Reporter: Were you able to have any influence on the transfer window?
Harris: No, unfortunately the previous owner wanted more money than I was willing to part with at the start of negotiations and then there were delays due to my month vacation in Barbados. However I was rather pleased with the likes of Billy McKay and Saido Berahino joining the team and I don?t think I could have got more with the small budget the previous owner set.
Reporter: Wigan how now played six games this season, how do you feel with the results that they have picked up so far?
Harris: I have got to say that so far things have gone much better than I had expected. We had minor disappointment missing out on silverware against Manchester United, especially as we started so positively with the goal from McKay. In the league our form has been solid, I have been surprised by our talent in attack with a total of 8 goals in 5 games, mostly due to our new man McKay who has already got 5 goals.
Reporter: Your defense however has not been so great over the past weeks, any plans to improve on these performances?
Harris: Yes of course me and Rosler are always looking at ways to improve the team. We have plans to make a few purchases in defense this winter but you will have to wait and see which players we buy.
Reporter: It was a pleasure speaking to you for the first time Mr Harris.