File photo dated 19-11-2014 of Wigan Athletic Chairman Dave Whelan with new manager Malky Mackay (left) following a press conference at the DW Stadium, Wigan. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Thursday November 20, 2014. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan provided an extraordinary defence of his new manager Malky Mackay on Wednesday afternoon in the face of fierce criticism from parties concerned with the Scot's role in an ongoing Football Association investigation. See PA story: SOCCER Wigan. Photo credit should read Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.
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