Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has reaffirmed that he would not stand in Roberto Martinez's way should he be offered a 'big' job.
Wigan chairman wants Martinez stay
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has reaffirmed that he would not stand in Roberto Martinez's way should he be offered a 'big' job.
The Spaniard, who turned down Aston Villa last summer, again looks set to guide the Latics to safety after a run of fantastic results which has seen them claim wins over Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle in recent weeks.
Whelan said last year he wanted at least one more season from Martinez, and now he admits to wanting to keep him for as long as possible.
"He's doing a magnificent job," Whelan told
Sportsweek.
"I've always said Roberto will go to one of the top clubs in Europe and when that time comes he will leave Wigan with my blessing.
"He's just a brilliant manager and he will get one of the top jobs in Europe.
"I don't want to lose Roberto but it is inevitable he will climb the ladder.
"We've not had one fan crying for his dismissal and every fan in Wigan has been behind Roberto.
"Hopefully now we can stay in the Premier League for another season."
