ENGLAND keeper Chris Kirkland has joined Wigan on a permament basis. Kirkland has signed a three-year deal at the JJB Stadium after deciding he had no future at Liverpool. He was on loan at Wigan from the Reds but has now joined Paul Jewell's side for good.
Kirkland said: “I’ve been made to feel so welcome by everyone and the permanent move was always my intention. "I’m enjoying my football at the moment and not setting any goals other than playing well for Wigan, staying in the team and doing my best for the gaffer and the lads.”
Boss Jewell added: “Chris is a world class keeper and a smashing pro. "It was always our intention to make the deal permanent and it’s great news that we’ve got it all sorted so quickly.
"His calibre has never been in question and he’s been brilliant for us since he’s arrived. The competition is fierce and that’s how I like it..”
KIRKLAND ... has left LiverpoolRafa seem to place too much faith in Jose Reina... I think letting Kirkland go would be a mistake.
