Wigan Warriors and Wigan Athletic are reportedly nearing an agreement on the DW Stadium moving forward.
The two clubs have been locked in discussions ever since Phoenix 2021 Limited took over the football club, but Latics CEO Mal Brannigan believes a deal is now close as meetings with Wigan Executive Director Kris Radlinski have been fruitful.
“I’m hopeful it will be a very productive and rewarding partnership moving forward,” Brannigan told Wigan Today.
“You might ask Kris and he might give you a different answer! But from my perspective, I have a very positive relationship with him.
“We know that we both want the best for our individual organisation.
“At the same time, it’s important we remain respectful of each other’s jobs, and the roles we have to play.
“And also that there’s a strong willingness to see Wigan have a high profile within sport – whether that’s football or rugby.
“Where we can support each other, we will look to do so, and I’m looking forward to working together with their staff over the next few years.
Brannigan believes an announcement on the stadium is just around the corner with Wigan set to stay for ‘the foreseeable future.’
“We’re down to the dotting the ‘i’s’ and crossing the ‘t’s’ now,” he said. “And it’s been a good exercise to do.
“We’re both mindful of the need to look after each other’s business, and in the first instance that’s what we’ve done.
“We believe we’ll get to a very fair agreement, and ensure the Warriors will remain here for the foreseeable future.”
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