VICTOR MOSES has donated £20,000 to struggling former side Wigan Athletic.
The cash-strapped club is in dire straits after administrators were summoned in July, resulting in a 12-point penalty and relegation from the Championship to League One.
Victor Moses has donated £20,000 to former club WiganCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
Wigan tweeted their thanks as they look for a buyer to save them from administrationCredit: Twitter @WiganAthSC
They are desperately looking for new owners to reverse their fortunes.
But in the meantime, a Supporters’ Club Crowdfunder page has been set up to raise cash and save Wigan from going under.
Former Lactics favourites including Roberto Martinez, Reece James and James McClean have all stepped forward with donations.
And now Moses has given £20k to the fundraiser in a touching gesture.
Wigan tweeted: “Thank you Victor Moses. Victor has pledged a significant donation to Save Our Club!”
The Chelsea wing-back, 29, starred for Wigan between 2010 and 2012.
And after making an anonymous donation on Tuesday, the Wigan Athletic Supporters’ Club wanted to make sure he received recognition.
Chairperson Caroline Molyneux said: “Wow – what can we say?
Moses made an anonymous donation before the Supporters’ Club revealed his identityCredit: Twitter @WiganAthSC
“When Victor got in touch to say he wanted to help by donating such a substantial amount, I just couldn’t believe what I was hearing – it’s such an incredible gesture.
“Victor wanted to make the donation and remain anonymous but we simply had to make sure he gets the recognition he deserves.
“Victor’s contribution has taken us past £650,000 and to within £100,000 of our next target of £750,000.
“We are so thankful to Victor for his support. He is an excellent footballer, a true role model and someone we always enjoyed watching at the DW Stadium – he will always be welcome back here, even more so now!”
SunSport exclusively revealed last month that American financiers Randy Frankel and Michael Kalt are ready to rescue Wigan with a £5million-plus offer to take them out of administration.
We told you yesterday that the pair are even willing to move ground to play at Leigh’s Rugby League Stadium.
And SunSport brought you news today that Simon Grayson is being lined up as Wigan’s next manager.
Wigan administrator Paul Stanley says there are a dozen investors showing interest in the football club
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
