Source: Team_Talk
Lowly Latics land another Caldwell
Premier League strugglers Wigan have bolstered their backline with the addition of veteran defender Steven Caldwell on a one-year contract.[LNB] The 29-year-old has been on the lookout for a new club since leaving Burnley and has now linked up with brother Gary at the DW Stadium.[LNB]Wigan have endured a difficult start to the campaign after following up their 4-0 thrashing by Blackpool with a 6-0 thumping from Chelsea.[LNB]Caldwell has been training with Wigan in recent weeks and clearly made a favourable impression on under-fire manager Roberto Martinez.[LNB]Martinez believes he has landed a leader on and off the pitch and feels his experience will prove invaluable to the cause.[LNB]"We have seen what Steven is all about during his time here," he told the club's official website. "He's a leader on and off the field and he is a great personality to have in the dressing room.[LNB]"He has shown real professionalism in his time with us and we are delighted to have him on board.[LNB]"He has good experience of the Premier League and has played in the Champions League and UEFA Cup, plus is a full Scotland international.[LNB]"He is a totally committed defender who will add fantastic competition to the squad."[LNB]Caldwell is thrilled to have linked up with his brother at Wigan and admits Gary has given positive reviews of the Lancashire side.[LNB]"Gary has of course told me what the club is like and how impressed he has been with the set-up here, and I am delighted to have sorted out my future now," said Steven. "I have already got to know the lads over the past few weeks and I can't wait to get started and fight for my place."
