Wigan chairman in race row
Wigan Chairman Dave Whelan says sorry for 'any offence caused' over newspaper comments.
Wigan Chairman Dave Whelan says sorry for 'any offence caused' over newspaper comments.
Labour MP Ivan Lewis has called for Wigan chairman Dave Whelan to stand down, after he made comments about Jewish and Chinese people that have been deemed offensive.
The Bury South MP said the Football Association needs to take the "toughest possible action" against Whelan, after what Lewis called his 'abhorrent' comments.
Wigan Athletic have received another blow after drinks company iPro Sport ended their sponsorship deal with the Championship club.
Wigan owner Dave Whelan has apologised for any offence and defended his position after being accused of anti-Semitism.
Wigan have been accused of disregarding the Football Association's investigation into Malky Mackay by appointing him as their new manager.