Wigan inks midfielder McArthur
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07/23/2010 -
Wigan, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Promising Hamilton midfielder James McArthur
has joined Wigan for an undisclosed transfer fee.
The 22-year-old has penned a four-year contract at the DW Stadium, where he
will team up with former Accies colleague James McCarthy.
Latics manager Roberto Martinez told the club's official website: "James is a
really exciting prospect and we are all delighted that he has chosen to join
Wigan Athletic.
"We are building a squad here at the DW and I see James as being another real
quality addition who will add great competition in the midfield areas."
McArthur made his Hamilton debut in January 2005 and went on to find the net
12 times in 190 appearances for the club.
(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)
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