Championship

Maloney: Pay woe played its part

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The LeaguePaper Team
12 March 2023

By Pete Loosley

BURNLEY 3
Tella 14, 47, Foster 76

WIGAN ATH 0

STAR MAN

NATHAN TELLA Burnley

NET GAIN: Burnley’s Nathan Tella scores his first goal against the Latics
PICTURE: Alamy

SHAUN Maloney admitted Wigan’s failure to pay players’ wages on time had a negative impact on preparations before the Latics’ defeat to leaders Burnley.
Two goals from Nathan Tella and a first for the club from Lyle Foster ensured victory for the Clarets, who moved 13 points clear at the top after Sheffield United’s home defeat to Luton.
Wigan remain bottom o...

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