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Martinez happy to cash in after keeper Kirkland is struck by coin

On A normal day the sympathy for Burnley would have been all too evident in the wake of this cruel defeat. Yet it was difficult to find someone who felt sorry for Brian Laws' side, as justice was seen to be done when Hugo Rodallega's diving header deep into stoppage time helped Wigan take a giant...

Where Eagles Dare Move to Earn His Spurs?

Press speculation continues to link Eagles with a move in the Summer especially if the Clarets are relegated.

Wigan 1 Burnley 0: Hugo Rodallega strikes late to shatter Clarets

You can almost hear the death-knell tolling over Burnley’s Premier League season. Defeat, inflicted in the last seconds of added time, sent them back across Lancashire in misery.

FA to launch inquiry after Wigan's Kirkland struck by coin at Burnley

Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was hurt by a coin thrown from the crowd in the Lancashire relegation derby against Burnley. He was injured after 53 minutes in the match.

Rodallega adds pain to Clarets' travel sickness Rodallega strikes

Wigan edged closer to Premier League safety with a last-gasp win over fellow strugglers Burnley yesterday. Hugo Rodallega headed in during injury time to break the hearts of a battling Burnley side that had desperately tried to secure their first away win in the top flight since 1976.

Defiant Laws proud of display

Burnley boss Brian Laws was proud of his battling players despite losing to a last-gasp Wigan goal.

Wigan 1-0 Burnley

Hugo Rodallega's late goal earns Wigan a potentially priceless win over Burnley at the DW Stadium.

Rodallega breaks Burnley hearts

An injury-time header from Hugo Rodallega sealed a dramatic 1-0 win for Wigan over relegation rivals Burnley.