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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Hunter

Wigan’s future secured after local billionaire Danson completes takeover

Wigan's stadium
Mike Danson has purchased home town club Wigan. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA

Wigan Athletic’s future has been secured after a company backed by the local billionaire Mike Danson purchased the financially troubled club.

Danson, the entrepreneur who founded GlobalData PLC and has a 25% stake in the Super League club Wigan Warriors, completed the purchase on Wednesday to alleviate fears that the 2013 FA Cup winners could go out of business.

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