Wigan Athletic manager Shaun Maloney has paid appreciation to Newcastle United for allowing defender Kell Watts to join the club on loan once again.
Sunderland remain top of League One after a 2-1 win over Accrington Stanley – but some of their divisional rivals will be hoping to change that this weekend.
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