Latics make four changes
Caretaker Manager Tony Philliskirk made four changes to Latics' team for this afternoon's home npower League One match against promotion-chasing Sheffield United.Alex Cisak returned in goal, James Wesolowski and Robbie Simpson won recalls to midfield and Matt Smith (pictured) to the front line.
The players standing down were Dean Bouzanis, Jordan Obita, Chris Iwelumo and Lee Barnard who wasn't risked because of a tight hamstring.
Latics (4-4-1-1): Cisak; Brown, Tarkowski, M'voto, Grounds; Croft, Furman, Wesolowski, Simpson; Baxter; Smith. Subs: Iwelumo, Obita, Murray, Taylor, Millar, Jacob, Winchester.
Sheffield United (4-4-2): Long; McMahon, Maguire, Collins, Mill; Robson, Doyle, McDonald, Flynn; Kitson, Poleon. Subs: Westlake, Cresswell, Ironside, McFadzean, Whitehouse, Coyne, De Girolamo.