Mike Pollitt signs new deal to stay at Wigan for another season

21 May 2010 11:47
Wigan goalkeeper Mike Pollitt has signed a new contract to keep him at the club for another season.   [LNB]The 38-year-old's days at the club appeared to be numbered when manager Roberto Martinez brought in Vladimir Stojkovic on loan from Sporting Lisbon in January to be Chris Kirkland's deputy.   [LNB]However, the Serbian played six matches, never kept a clean sheet and put in a number of shaky performances.   [LNB] Here for keeps: Pollitt (right) is staying with Wigan for at least one more term[LNB]Pollitt played just once after Stojkovic's arrival - the disastrous 8-0 defeat at Chelsea on the final day of the season - but Martinez wants the veteran around next season.   [LNB]'Mike is a terrific goalkeeper first and foremost with great experience, and he continues to set standards on a daily basis that the younger players can follow,' said the Latics boss.   [LNB]'He has been patient during his time at the club, but has never been anything less than totally professional and committed to the club.   [LNB]'He is also an infectious character who is great to have around the dressing room and we are all delighted to have him back.'[LNB]  Pollitt said he hoped he could extend his term at the club longer by going into coaching.   [LNB]'I'm delighted to be at the club for another year - my sixth at the club all together. It's a great feeling,' he said.   [LNB]'I work hard every day, do the best I can, and when I do get a game I make sure I'm ready to try to impress the manager.   [LNB]'Although he likes me round the place, I think more importantly he rates me as a goalkeeper.   [LNB]'I've started earning my (coaching) badges and hopefully I'll get the goalkeeping qualifications I need to become a coach. But, for the time being, I'm still concentrating on what I can still bring as a player.'[LNB] Wigan eye summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Paraguayan striker Valdez Wigan reject Birmingham's £8m swoop for winger N'ZogbiaHarry in Europe! Sportsmail's tribute to an incredible season...Complete lowdown on all 32 squads in the frame for South AfricaWIGAN ATHLETIC FC

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