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Roberto Martinez returns to Wigan

Former Wigan manager Roberto Martinez returned to his old club today, over four years since he left the DW Stadium to manage Everton.

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By Josh Wilde

Former manager Roberto Martinez returned to his old club today, over four years since he left the DW Stadium to manage .

The 44-year-old is now in charge of Belgium’s national team but took time out to visit the .

Martinez has a great fondness for Wigan, spending six years there as a player between 1995 and 2001 before going on to manage the team eight years later. Current boss Paul was delighted to welcome him back.

“It’s great to have him down, and it shows how much affection Roberto – and others like – have for this club,” Cook said, speaking to Wigan Today.

“ has grown so much as a football club, and to have such high-profile people wanting to stay involved is great.”

The Latics travel to the New Meadow tomorrow to take on and Cook will be hoping Martinez’s impromptu appearance can inspire his side to victory.

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