Wigan Athletic F.C.

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Wigan Athletic F.C.
Full name Wigan Athletic Football Club
Founded 1932
Ground DW Stadium
Wigan
Greater Manchester
England
(capacity: 25,138)
Chairman Dave Whelan
Manager Roberto Martínez
League Premier League
2008/09 Premier League, 11th

Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English football club. The club plays in the Premier League, currently managed by ex-player Roberto Martinez who was signed by chairman Dave Whelan as part of the much hyped "3 amigos". It is the youngest in the division (75 years old). They play their home games at the DW Stadium. In 2013 they won the FA Cup, and so will play in the UEFA Europa League next season.

League position [change]

Season League Position
2000/01 Second Division 6th
2001/02 Second Division 10th
2002/03 Second Division Champions
2003/04 First Division 7th
2004/05 League Championship 2nd
2005/06 Premier League 10th
2006/07 Premier League 17th
2007/08 Premier League 14th
2008/09 Premier League 11th

Former position [change]