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The whole of Wigan & England hit a stand still as news spread of Roberto Martinez's sacking late Wednesday night. This coming as a great surprise to many, especially after Roberto took them to a great escape the previous season.
Chairman Dave Whelan had this to say, when questioned on the whole situation.
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*Former Wigan manager Roberto Martinez (left) & owner Dave Whelan (right) after survival last season.
"I would like to thank Roberto Martinez for all his hard work & effort he put in at this football club. This is simply because we need a change & I feel Roberto couldn't take us any further than the team who just avoids relegation every season, we want to be challenging the top 8 or even trying to get into Europe. I refuse to stay back & watch my club stay in the same place all the time. I read a report on the BBC website late last season where Wigan fans commented saying we are mediocre at best. That hurt me, that's when I knew what Roberto's fate would be. As for the new manager, I can confirm we have appointed just half an hour ago, Sam Wilson. he will meet the players later today & the press tomorrow."
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*New Wigan manager Sam Wilson (left)*
Chairman Dave Whelan had this to say, when questioned on the whole situation.
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*Former Wigan manager Roberto Martinez (left) & owner Dave Whelan (right) after survival last season.
"I would like to thank Roberto Martinez for all his hard work & effort he put in at this football club. This is simply because we need a change & I feel Roberto couldn't take us any further than the team who just avoids relegation every season, we want to be challenging the top 8 or even trying to get into Europe. I refuse to stay back & watch my club stay in the same place all the time. I read a report on the BBC website late last season where Wigan fans commented saying we are mediocre at best. That hurt me, that's when I knew what Roberto's fate would be. As for the new manager, I can confirm we have appointed just half an hour ago, Sam Wilson. he will meet the players later today & the press tomorrow."
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*New Wigan manager Sam Wilson (left)*