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Wigan Athletic

Kell Watts is back for a second spell with Latics

Club doctor explains why medical was delayed ahead of NUFC loan Dominic Scurr

Newcastle United defender Kelland Watts. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Manager thanks Newcastle after securing ‘important’ summer transfer Dominic Scurr

Allan Saint-Maximin is close to leaving Newcastle United. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Newcastle’s fourth summer exit confirmed with four more to follow Dominic Scurr

Footage of Wigan fans singing in 2016 was mistaken as Ukrainians celebrating the Crimean Bridge attack by Hungarian TV station HirTV - Credit: Getty / YouTube

Hungarian TV station mistakes Ukrainians for Wigan Athletic fans Ethan Evans

Newcastle United defender Kelland Watts celebrates Wigan Athletic's League One win the season before last. (Pic: Getty Images)

Newcastle United player on former club's 'wanted list' Miles Starforth

LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Joe Gelhardt of Leeds United in action during the Friendly match between Leeds United and AS Monaco at Elland Road on December 21, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Sunderland would 'definitley take' Leeds man during transfer window James Copley

Ellis Simms scores at the DW Stadium earlier this season

Championship rivals facing potential points deduction after paying wages late

Sunderland issue strong fan warning after incidents at Wigan Athletic and Shrewsbury Town.

SAFC issue strong fan warning after incidents at Wigan Athletic and Shrewsbury Richard Mennear

WIGAN, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Nathan Broadhead of Wigan Athletic celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Wigan Athletic and Blackburn Rovers at DW Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland and Wigan striker Nathan Broadhead in demand James Copley

Leicester City's first team coach Kolo Toure warms up the players ahead of the Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur.

Championship rivals appoint ex-Arsenal, Liverpool and Celtic player as manager James Copley

Lynden Gooch in action against Blackpool at the Stadium of Light.

Lynden Gooch reveals promising potential return date following foot injury James Copley

Amad made a major contribution to Sunderland's win over WIgan Athletic

'Some footballer': Why SAFC boss thinks Amad has taken a major step forward Phil Smith

Elliot Embleton levels the scores at the Stadium of Light

How it played out at the SoL this afternoon as SAFC launch stunning comeback Phil Smith

Corry Evans will be suspended for Sunderland's next game

Blow for Sunderland ahead of Wigan game Phil Smith

Win match day tickets

Win four pairs of tickets to see Sunderland AFC take on Wigan Katy Wheeler

Nathan Broadhead has joined Wigan Athletic on loan

Nathan Broadhead explains why he opted to join Wigan Athletic

Kell Watts of Newcastle United (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Newcastle hit by fresh injury blow as defender shares update following surgery Dominic Scurr

Kelland Watts of Wigan Athletic celebrates with the fans after their sides victory and promotion to the Championship during the Sky Bet League One match between Shrewsbury Town and Wigan Athletic at Montgomery Waters Meadow on April 30, 2022 in Shrewsbury, England. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

NUFC player facing uncertain future has already played a big role in pre-season Dominic Scurr

Sunderland dropped out of the top six on a mixed night of results in the top-six race

How Tuesday night's League One results affect Sunderland's play-off push Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Arbenit Xhemajli

Sunderland boss reveals what he told Manchester City defender Phil Smith

SAFC star Bailey Wright joins primary school children from Sunderland and South Tyneside on World Book Day to celebrate the joys of reading. Photograph: Alan Hewson

SAFC star Bailey Wright joins local children to share his passion for reading Neil Fatkin

Worst football team in Britain gets coached by Premier League footballer Jimmy B... Richard Jenkins

Sunderland youngster Anthony Patterson impressed against Wigan Athletic

Sunderland team news: Alex Neil's revealing goalkeeping stance Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Callum Doyle

This is why Danny Batth and Callum Doyle missed Sunderland's crucial win Phil Smith

Andy Carroll was a high-profile departure from Newcastle United in the summer (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

How have the players that left NUFC in the summer fared since their departure? Joe Buck

Shola Ameobi, Newcastle's loan player co-ordinator (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Shola Ameobi's gesture that has helped young players 'a lot' at Newcastle Dominic Scurr

Kell Watts of Newcastle looks on during the pre-season friendly between Burton Albion and Newcastle United at the Pirelli Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Defender ‘can’t wait’ to work with Eddie Howe after signing two-year deal Dominic Scurr

Sunderland are reportedly 'closing in' on the signing of Manchester City's Patrick Roberts (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Gossip: Cats make contact with Defoe over potential return Joe Buck

Former Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke

Ex-Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool United striker Charlie Wyke is relea... Phil Smith

Ross Stewart celebrates his second goal at the DW Stadium

Sunderland boss Alex Neil reacts as squad respond to his big pre-match challenge...

Charlie Wyke playing for Wigan Athletic.

Ex-SAFC, Boro & HUFC striker recovering in hospital after collapsing in training Joe Nicholson

Sunderland's Alex Pritchard.

Lee Johnson provides important injury update following Charlton Athletic loss James Copley

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson reveals his transfer concern Phil Smith

Leon Dajaku in action for Sunderland

Johnson's verdict on Dajaku's debut Phil Smith

Sunderland defender Niall Huggins

Johnson gives Huggins injury update

Luke O'Nien celebrates his second-half goal

How Sunderland just sealed a very impressive cup win Phil Smith

Sunderland U23s boss Elliott Dickman.

Elliott Dickman reacts to U23 defeat against Middlesbrough as youngster pushes f... Phil Smith

Ross Stewart celebrates his goal at Fleetwood

Sunderland monitor Stewart knock Phil Smith

Wigan Athletic's Jamie Jones.

Wigan suffer injury blow that could impact team against SAFC in Carabao cup James Copley

Charlie Wyke playing for Sunderland against Wigan.

When SAFC will face Wigan in the Carabao Cup Joe Nicholson

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

SAFC draw League One opposition in Carabao Cup third round Jordan Cronin

Bailey Wright in action during Sunderland's pre-season campaign

Johnson's clear verdict on Wright's future Phil Smith

Gary Caldwell has returned to Newcastle United on an interim basis. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Gary Caldwell returns to Newcastle United on interim basis Jordan Cronin

Kelland Watts in pre-season.

Newcastle United defender reacts after leaving club on loan Miles Starforth

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson.

EFL pundits deliver verdicts on SAFC and Wigan Joe Nicholson

Sunderland youngster Elliot Embleton

Sunderland boss makes honest Elliot Embleton admission Phil Smith

Sunderland AFC have responded to supporters' concerns.

Sunderland AFC responds to concerns about match tickets and merchandise Tony Gillan

Jordan Jones playing for Sunderland.

Ex-SAFC winger Jordan Jones reveals why he has signed for Wigan Joe Nicholson

SAFC are set to take on Hull on July 30 at 7pm

Advice for SAFC fans before Hull game Tony Gillan

Jordan Jones

'It might be time to move on' - Sunderland legend delivers verdict on defender James Copley