By Gary Shea

SHAUN Maloney praised his Wigan’s side’s mentality after this victory took them eight points clear of the relegation zone. After a dull first half with limited opportunities, the Latics found the decisive goal just minutes before the hour mark from a corner ball. Matt Smith, with hisfirst goal for Wigan, swept home from inside the box and sent the travelling fans home happy.Shrewsbury went close to a late equaliser when defender Chey Dunkley rose highest from a corner, but his headed effort clipped a defender and went out for another set piece. Maloney ...