Soccer: Phoenix to play Wigan?

Premier League football club Wigan could be on its way to Wellington later this year.

After failing to get Everton or Fulham over for a pre-season game, Wellington Phoenix CEO Tony Pignata says he has had positive talks with Wigan manager Steve Bruce.

Pignata says he is talking with Bruce again next week and has had interest from two other A-League clubs about hosting Wigan.

Pignata concedes Wigan does not have the stars of the other English sides, but if they make it affordable for families and can cover their costs it will be a worthwhile exercise.

- NEWSTALK ZB