Source: Team_Talk
New Wigan deal for Pollitt
Wigan goalkeeper Mike Pollitt has agreed a new 12-month contract to extend his stay at the club into a seventh year.[LNB] The 39-year-old's previous deal expired at the end of the season but the services of the Latics' longest-serving player have been secured for another campaign as back-up to new permanent signing Ali Al Habsi.[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 manager Roberto Martinez.[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]Pollitt was delighted to remain at the DW Stadium.[LNB]"It had been an on-going issue for a few weeks and now we've gladly all come to an agreement," he said.[LNB]"I'm 39 now, approaching my seventh season at the club and although I am keen to develop as a coach at some stage right now I'm focused on the playing aspect of the game because I feel I've still got plenty to offer to the team given the opportunity."
