Source: Daily_Mail
Roberto Martinez fears he will have to sell Wigan stars
ShareWigan boss Roberto Martinez is preparing for the harsh reality of having to sell off some of his big-name stars despite the Latics having secured Barclays Premier League survival with Sunday's 1-0 victory at Stoke.[LNB]Match-winner Hugo Rodallega and the ?10million-rated Charles N'Zogbia are likely to top a lot of shopping lists this summer and Martinez knows it will be difficult to resist major offers that come his club's way.[LNB]But, while he may have to say goodbye to some top players, ensuring another season in the top flight means Wigan will be in a stronger position when it comes to transfer negotiations.[LNB] Sky high: Roberto Martinez is lifted up by his players after Wigan avoided relegation[LNB]'For me to say I am going to keep all the players would be foolish,' Martinez said. 'Even Manchester United cannot say that. But it was a real statement in January when we didn't sell [N'Zogbia] for a massive offer.[LNB]'The club has to find the right time and price to sell players. If you have to do it, then it has to be with a real idea of how you will invest the money and go on to take the club to the next level.'[LNB]Martinez has instilled what he describes as a real 'arrogance' among his young squad this term and believes, if he can retain the nucleus, the Latics will be in a much stronger position for the start of next season.[LNB]'We are a young group and we don't have the experience and the know-how in some areas of the game to get the points we deserve,' he added.[LNB] Wanted: Charles N'Zogbia (front) has attracted the attention of several clubs[LNB]'But our youth gives us a great attitude and that's why the ended the season why we did. The players went to a different level in the last 15 games, and I feel we could play on for another 20 games now.'[LNB]The Spaniard's job appeared to be hanging by a thread after a poor start to the campaign. But he stuck to his belief that his players would ultimately grasp his pure footballing philosophy, and was rewarded handsomely in the run-in.[LNB]Martinez says he will continue to stick by his belief in playing the game right way irrespective of what unfolds for the club next season.[LNB]'It's a victory for long-term planning,' said Martinez. 'I believe you can destroy yourselves wanting to win one game, and then afterwards you've got no real structure to take into the future.[LNB] Saviour: Hugo Rodallega scored Wigan's crucial goal but also be a target for bigger clubs[LNB]'The squad has a real arrogance in their football. I feel this team has got a real understanding and belief in our concepts, and that is going to set us up for a good start when it comes to next season.'[LNB]Stoke boss Tony Pulis will also look to next season with confidence but admits it was a disappointing way to bow out after an encouraging campaign highlighted by a place in the FA Cup final.[LNB]Pulis said: 'We desperately wanted to go out on a high because we have had a great season and there have been a lot of highs along the way.[LNB]'But it wasn't to be so we have to take this on the chin. We'll have a bit of a break but then start planning for how we can move on again next season.'[LNB] Blackpool and Birmingham feel the pain as Wolves, Wigan and Blackburn party Stoke 0 Wigan 1: Drinks are on Whelan for escape partyMy stars are going nowhere even if we go down, says Wigan boss MartinezAll the latest Wigan news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Tony Pulis, Roberto Martinez
