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Wigan Athletic risk all on £30m Emile Heskey gamble
For want of a nail, goes the nursery rhyme, the shoe was lost. It all gets away from them a bit after that. A horse, a rider, a battle, all lost, and then finally, whoops, there goes the kingdom. All for the want of a horseshoe nail is the solemn conclusion, although looking at the result of this relatively minor technical oversight, one would have thought that there were probably a range of other, contributing factors, not least that the king's army would appear to consist of a single cavalryman, which is no way to win a war of any description, even against Italy or the elite Republican Guard.
For want of a nail, goes the nursery rhyme, the shoe was lost. It all gets away from them a bit after that. A horse, a rider, a battle, all lost, and then finally, whoops, there goes the kingdom. All for the want of a horseshoe nail is the solemn conclusion, although looking at the result of this relatively minor technical oversight, one would have thought that there were probably a range of other, contributing factors, not least that the king's army would appear to consist of a single cavalryman, which is no way to win a war of any description, even against Italy or the elite Republican Guard.
Inquiry starts after flats blast
An investigation into an explosion that ripped through a block of flats in Wigan, seriously injuring two men, is launched.
An investigation into an explosion that ripped through a block of flats in Wigan, seriously injuring two men, is launched.
One badly hurt in flats explosion
At least one person is seriously hurt after an explosion partially demolished a block of flats in Wigan, police say.
At least one person is seriously hurt after an explosion partially demolished a block of flats in Wigan, police say.
Wigan out of danger zone
London: The relegation zone merry-go-round continued when Wigan Athletic beat Everton 1-0 to climb out of the bottom three on Monday.
London: The relegation zone merry-go-round continued when Wigan Athletic beat Everton 1-0 to climb out of the bottom three on Monday.
Camara clicks to take Wigan out of relegation zone
Senegalese international Henri Camara's goal gave Wigan a much-needed 1-0 win over Everton yesterday in their Premier League clash and lifted them out of the relegation places.
Senegalese international Henri Camara's goal gave Wigan a much-needed 1-0 win over Everton yesterday in their Premier League clash and lifted them out of the relegation places.
Henri Camara comes off the bench to floor Everton
Steve Bruce can celebrate his first anniversary in charge at the JJB Stadium tomorrow from outside the relegation zone of the Barclays Premier League. Wigan Athletic finally remembered what it takes to win at home last night thanks to Henri Camara’s first league goal in almost two years.
Steve Bruce can celebrate his first anniversary in charge at the JJB Stadium tomorrow from outside the relegation zone of the Barclays Premier League. Wigan Athletic finally remembered what it takes to win at home last night thanks to Henri Camara’s first league goal in almost two years.
Wigan move out of drop zone
The relegation zone merry-go-round continued when Wigan Athletic beat Everton 1-0 to climb out of the bottom three on Monday. Henri Camara shot in from close range after being set up by Antonio Valencia in the 51st minute before Tim Cahill wasted a glorious late chance to earn Everton a point.
The relegation zone merry-go-round continued when Wigan Athletic beat Everton 1-0 to climb out of the bottom three on Monday. Henri Camara shot in from close range after being set up by Antonio Valencia in the 51st minute before Tim Cahill wasted a glorious late chance to earn Everton a point.
Camara clicks to take Wigan out of relegation zone AFP
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Wigan climb out of drop zone
Wigan climb out of the Premier League relegation zone after Henri Camara's second-half strike sinks Everton.
Wigan climb out of the Premier League relegation zone after Henri Camara's second-half strike sinks Everton.
Live text - Wigan v Everton
Wigan are looking to climb out of the Premier League bottom three as they host Everton at the JJB Stadium.
Wigan are looking to climb out of the Premier League bottom three as they host Everton at the JJB Stadium.
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