Source: Daily_Mail
Keeper Stojkovic completes Wigan move as Martinez brings in back-up
[LNB]Raring to go: Stojkovic[LNB]Wigan have completed the loan signing of Serbia international Vladimir Stojkovic after the goalkeeper received his work permit. [LNB] The 26-year-old has joined the Latics from Sporting Lisbon until the end of the season and will go straight into the squad to face Aston Villa on Saturday. [LNB]'Everyone knows about the quality of the English Premier League,' said Stojkovic. 'So to get a chance like this is a fantastic opportunity for me. [LNB]'It is going to be very tough because I know the quality of the goalkeepers already here but every professional trains to play first-team football. [LNB]'I am looking forward to the challenge of getting in the team and fighting for a place.'[LNB] Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is pleased to have brought in more back-up for first-choice keeper Chris Kirkland with Richard Kingson currently at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana. [LNB]'Vladimir is a highly experienced keeper who is the No 1 choice in his home country,' he said. 'That shows you the calibre of professional we are signing, as a player but also in terms of his character and determination to succeed. [LNB]'He will add tremendous competition for places in the goalkeeping department - something which we need everywhere on the pitch.'[LNB] Wigan open door for Figueroa's Sunderland switch with Canella move Portsmouth 4 Wigan 0: Deadly Dindane treble crushes woeful LaticsAdam Sandler finds there's another joker in the family... as daughter Sadie clowns around on a day outSunderland chasing Kuranyi on loan as Birmingham offer £9m for KenwyneWIGAN ATHLETIC FC
