THE ESSENTIAL

Notts County produced one of the shocks of the fourth round by beating Wigan 2-0 in their FA Cup replay. Stephen Hunt's 75th minute header and an own goal from Gary Caldwell three minutes later did the damage. County caretaker boss Dave Kevan said: "It's been a very enjoyable evening. Wigan put us under a lot of pressure but we held on and did very well."

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez insists he will not panic buy this month as Latics look to stave off the threat of relegation from the top flight.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez admits he is ready to splash the cash in the January transfer window in a bid to keep Latics in the Premier League.

Roberto Martinez insists Dave Whelan's comments about "dodgy signings" has not damaged Wigan's morale any more than the 9-1 loss at Tottenham.

Roberto Martinez has confirmed on-trial midfielder Modeste Mbami will not be joining Wigan after the two parties failed to agree a deal.

Wigan have given former Sunderland and Chelsea goalkeeper Jurgen Macho the opportunity to try and earn a contract at the DW Stadium.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is refusing to rule out making another move for Celtic striker Scott McDonald in the January transfer window.

Bristol City chairman Steve Lansdown insists Wigan Athletic have not made an approach for Robins' midfielder Marvin Elliott.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has reiterated his desire to keep hold of midfield star Lee Cattermole, describing him as a "leader".

Wigan were beaten 1-0 by Crewe in their first game of pre-season. Joe Grant scored the decisive goal as Roberto Martinez fielded a different team in each half.

TRANSFERS

Who? - Hugo Rodallega
Where is he? - Wigan Athletic
Who is he linked with? - Aston Villa
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Who? - Ahmed Al Muhammadi
Where is he? - ENPPI
Who is he linked with? - Wigan Athletic
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