Wigan Athletic: Best XI of January window signings

By Paul Kendrick

Published 26th Jan 2023, 16:03 BST

Updated 26th Jan 2023, 16:11 BST

Paul Kendrick runs the rule over every single one of Wigan Athletic’s January transfer window signings over the years (since the window first applied to them in 2005/06) – and comes up with his best XI!

Who would make your XI?!

Who's made our all-time Wigan Athletic January transfer window arrivals XI?

1. Latics January arrivals XI!

Who's made our all-time Wigan Athletic January transfer window arrivals XI? Photo: Getty

Arrived from Atletico Madrid as cover for Ali Al Habsi after Mike Pollitt damaged a thigh, but had become first choice by the end of the campaign and one of the FA Cup-winning side at Wembley

2. GOALKEEPER: JOEL ROBLES

Arrived from Atletico Madrid as cover for Ali Al Habsi after Mike Pollitt damaged a thigh, but had become first choice by the end of the campaign and one of the FA Cup-winning side at Wembley Photo: Getty

Also came in midway through the FA Cup-winning season, for his second spell with Latics. His first also included a January arrival, in 2005/06, which saw him play in the Carling Cup final in Cardiff - the only man to play in both showpieces

3. DEFENDER: PAUL SCHARNER

Also came in midway through the FA Cup-winning season, for his second spell with Latics. His first also included a January arrival, in 2005/06, which saw him play in the Carling Cup final in Cardiff - the only man to play in both showpieces Photo: Getty

Bolstered the backline in January 2010, and instantly installed as club captain. Stayed for the long haul and became manager - lifting the League One title in 2015/16

4. DEFENDER: GARY CALDWELL

Bolstered the backline in January 2010, and instantly installed as club captain. Stayed for the long haul and became manager - lifting the League One title in 2015/16 Photo: Getty