Paul 0 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Reckon there's a chance they'd take Dyer off our hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4218 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 so yeh, odds on wigan to go down this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2765 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 'LE SIB' IS A LATIC! Wigan Athletic manager Chris Hutchings has completed his second signing of the day. Following hot on the heels of the Titus Bramble signing, Wigan Athletic have confirmed that they have also signed Bramble's former Newcastle United team mate, Antoine Sibierski. Local rivals Bolton Wanderers were keen to add the vastly experienced Frenchman to their squad, but Sibierski was delighted to sign a two-year contract at Latics, rather than even enter into talks with Sammy Lee. Speaking of his arrival in Wigan 'Le Sib' said, "I am delighted to have my future sorted. The manager impressed me hugely and this is clearly a very ambitious club." Antoine has seen service with Lille, with whom he started his career, and then he progressed to Auxerre, Nantes and Lens before signing for Manchester City in 2003 in preference to Tottenham Hotspur. It was from the Eastlands outfit that he signed for the Magpies just a couple of hours prior to the August 2006 transfer window closing. He had made 14+12 Premiership appearances and scored three times whilst based at St James' Park. He also played against Latics last season when he was on the losing side following a 1-0 victory for the JJB Stadium's Premier sports team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2765 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Wigan Athletic beat off Premiership rivals to land Antoine Sibierski Wigan Athletic are delighted to announce the signing of versatile French forward Antoine Sibierski on a free transfer from Newcastle United; the club's second signing of the day. Sibierski was in Wigan today (Monday) to put pen to paper on a two year deal at the JJB Stadium before jetting off on holiday. He will return with the rest of the squad to begin pre-season training later this month. Upon signing for the club, he immediately said: "I am delighted to have my future sorted. The manager impressed me hugely and this is clearly a very ambitious club. I can't wait to get started." Latics beat off stiff competition from other Barclays Premiership clubs to land the highly experienced 32 year-old, who has played 118 times in the Barclays Premiership for Newcastle United, where he was a big hit the Geordie fans. He previously spent three seasons at Manchester City, and has also played at Champions League and UEFA Cup level in France for Lens and Nantes. Sibierski spent the rest of his career in the French First Division for Auxerre, Nantes and his home town club of Lille, making almost 300 appearances. Chris Hutchings said: "Antoine is a player I have admired a lot ever since he came to England. He is strong and committed and will give everything to the cause. He is a player who can fill a number of different positions, in midfield or as a striker and I'm delighted to be able to add him to the squad." Sibierski scored at the JJB Stadium in 2005-2006 season for Manchester City and also appeared for Newcastle at the JJB Stadium in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Well good luck to him. Got out of Toon while he was still ahead (kinda). Good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 (edited) Ho Ho Ho! Edited June 4, 2007 by @yourservice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentFox 0 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Good player for us, couldn't blame him for wanting two years at a club rather than one, all the best baldy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19819 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 did a job but ultimately not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 did a job but ultimately not good enough. True - it was the right decision not to offer him a two-year contract. Good luck to him though - no reason not to wish him that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen 0 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I really wont be able to take Wigan seriously next season though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelie 103 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Glad he got the 2 year contract he was looking for. I can understand why he wouldn't want to up-root his family based on a one year, changing kids schools is not always a good idea on a short-term basis. He did an 'alright' job for us at a time when we needed someone to give it his best shot, he has my thanks for his efforts and I wish him good luck at Wigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Sib out - Viduka in. That'll do nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 he went because bamble convinced him too, jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34434 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 he went because bamble convinced him too, jesus "If you're shit no one'll notice because I'll be even shitter. Come on, it'll be a laugh!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8870 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Good, he found his level at crap bottom half teams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Good, he found his level at crap bottom half teams... Last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8870 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Good, he found his level at crap bottom half teams... Last season? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 he played well last season scored some ok goals against to be honest poor opposition in the intertoto, i think he had a good season though but viduka is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM4 0 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Just seen his interview at the JJB and he seems pretty gutted to have had to leave, and that he wasn't offered the contract he thought he deserved. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski20 0 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Just seen his interview at the JJB and he seems pretty gutted to have had to leave, and that he wasn't offered the contract he thought he deserved. Oh well. he was offered a year, he obviously doesnt think he is good enough for longer else he would of taken that and proved he could get another one next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8989 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 liked the bloke, he seemed honest and didn't have that ego that ruins a lot of players. Was aware of his limitations and didn't expect to be top of anyones wish list. But he worked hard and played ok for us. Ultimately not good enough and we seem to have signed a better striker already so I'm content with that. He says that he loves the newcastle fans and will always be a Newcastle Fan now, it's just the "lack of consideration" shown by Shepherd that accellerated his departure. like I say, nice bloke, average player and already been replaced by better. It's a shame we couldn't keep his personality and graft it into Viduka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 liked the bloke, he seemed honest and didn't have that ego that ruins a lot of players. Was aware of his limitations and didn't expect to be top of anyones wish list. But he worked hard and played ok for us. Ultimately not good enough and we seem to have signed a better striker already so I'm content with that. He says that he loves the newcastle fans and will always be a Newcastle Fan now, it's just the "lack of consideration" shown by Shepherd that accellerated his departure. like I say, nice bloke, average player and already been replaced by better. It's a shame we couldn't keep his personality and graft it into Viduka fair assesment of the player really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14040 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Agreed, he came across as a decent fella and gave his best, and I'm sure he'll get a good reception whenever he's back at SJP. Quite what Bramble will get is another matter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Agreed, he came across as a decent fella and gave his best, and I'm sure he'll get a good reception whenever he's back at SJP. Quite what Bramble will get is another matter... The theme from 'Barnum' would be my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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