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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
Jon Robinson

Wigan Athletic to slash wage bill by 65% after failing to pay staff and players on time again

Wigan Athletic are to slash their wage bill by 65% for next season after failing to pay their staff and players on time again.

The League One club were first hit by an initial four-point deduction last week for two previous late payments, with an extra four-point penalty suspended.

But the club have again failed to meet an English Football League funding deadline so will start next season on minus eight points.

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