Jason Koumas has retired from international football

The past two weeks have been something of a pleasant break for Latics fans, not least because they give us the chance to catch our breath after the non-stop barrage of fixtures the beginning of the season normally brings. There’s been the usual ups and downs, talk of hirings, firings and rollockings as the Latics bumbled their way to three points from four games.

In that respect, it’s a much-needed break, as it also gives Roberto and his squad the opportunity to regroup for this weekend’s clash with West Ham. When I say ‘squad’, I mean a slightly depleted one, what with the international fixtures taking place this week.

One player who won’t be taking to the field for his country any more is Jason Koumas, who’s retired from international football with immediate effect. I suppose this could only be a good thing for Wigan, as he will presumably be concentrating all his efforts on performing on the Premier League stage and sticking in a few goals for us this forthcoming season.

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