Originally Posted by geordieloon

The Latics' head honcho believes his new manager will go on to achieve great success

Chairman Dave Whelan has predicted that Latics manager Roberto Martinez will one day take charge of one of the 'Big Four' in the Premier League.

A big ask ? Martinez has that talent, that ability, and that desire imo i like this guy i wish him all the luck in the world

Sky Sports News.

I bet Dave Whelan must have a few bob. Why doesn’t he get the players Martinez wants and watch Wigan get into the top four?

Originally Posted by gb

I bet Dave Whelan must have a few bob. Why doesn’t he get the players Martinez wants and watch Wigan get into the top four?

Wow that much that soon. You must rate him.

Originally Posted by jonesy

Wow that much that soon. You must rate him.

No, Whelan does though.

Originally Posted by gb

No, Whelan does though.

Don't you rate him then?

Originally Posted by jonesy

Don't you rate him then?

Yes but it's too soon to say how well he'll do in the Premiership with the players he's got. I mean, if Wigan were to get relegated under him I doubt if Whelan would still be saying what he is.