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• Nickname:Latics
• Founded:1932
• Manager:Roberto Martinez

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• Capacity:25,000

Heskey seeks quick return

18 Dec 2007 - 10:52:28

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Wigan Athletic striker Emile Heskey is hoping to be back in action within a fortnight, despite suffering an ankle injury in the 5-3 victory over Blackburn Rovers at the weekend.

The 29-year-old England international had to be replaced shortly before half-time at the JJB Stadium, with Latics boss Steve Bruce fearing another spell on the sidelines for his star frontman.

However, Heskey is upbeat about his prospects after a scan on the problem soon after the game.

He told Sky Sports: "It's not too bad and it's actually better than we'd feared.

"I had a scan straight after I came off to make sure it wasn't broken or anything. It's better than I thought, so hopefully in a week or so it will be okay.

"Fulham away is probably a bit too early for me. Aston Villa we'll have a look at that and see how it goes from there."

Meanwhile, the Latics have been linked with a January transfer window move for Plymouth Argyle's Hungary left-winger Peter Halmosi.

The 28-year-old has scored seven goals in 43 appearances for the Pilgrims since moving to England from Debrecen.