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Wigan racism row

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan looks on during the FA Cup Quarter-Final match between Manchester City and Wigan Athletic at the Etihad Stadium on March 9, 2014

Wigan Athletic appointed manager Malky Mackay in November, three months after the Scotsman was accused of sending racist, homophobic and sexist text messages during his time at Cardiff City.

Shortly after the appointment, anti-discrimination groups criticised Wigan's move due to the ongoing investigation by the FA. Just days after Mackay's arrival, Latics chairman Dave Whelan also became the subject of an FA probe after allegedly using anti-Semitic comments in an interview.

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Report: Malky Mackay 'textgate' saga rumbles on as new evidence is unearthed
The result of an investigation into offensive text messages sent between Malky Mackay and Iain Moody is reportedly delayed.
Mar 3, 04:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan banned for six weeks by Football Association
The FA bans Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan for six weeks.
Dec 31, 15:01
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Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan 'accepts misconduct charge over comments'
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan reportedly accepts an FA misconduct charge in relation to comments that he made about Jewish and Chinese people.
Dec 12, 17:04
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FA gives Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan one-week extension to respond to charge
The FA gives Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan a one-week extension to respond to his misconduct charge in relation to alleged anti-Semitic comments.
Dec 4, 17:18
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Steven Caulker leaps to defence of "honest" Malky Mackay
Steven Caulker describes former manager Malky Mackay as a "genuine and honest guy" as the FA continues to investigate offensive texts sent by the Scot.
Dec 4, 06:30
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wigan Athletic's Dave Whelan charged by the FA for 'anti-Semitic' comments
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan is charged by the FA for making alleged anti-Semitic comments during a newspaper interview.
Nov 27, 16:11
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Football Association to consider Dave Whelan "observations"
The FA confirms that it has received "observations" from Dave Whelan regarding his alleged racist comments.
Nov 26, 19:13
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Kick It Out offer help to under-fire Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan
Anti-discriminatory organisation Kick It Out is willing to help educate under-fire Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan after his recent anti-Semitic comments.
Nov 23, 18:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan threatens to quit if he is charged by the FA
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan says that he will quit the club if he is charged by the FA for 'racist' comments made about Jewish and Chinese people.
Nov 22, 18:10
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Cardiff's Vincent Tan accuses Wigan chairman Dave Whelan of being a "racist"
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan hits out at "racist" Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan and claims that the businessman has hired a "racist" manager in Malky Mackay.
Nov 21, 15:27
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Football Association to investigate Dave Whelan comments
The Football Association announce that they are investigating anti-semitic comments that have been made by Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan.
Nov 21, 14:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Kick It Out calls for FA investigation into Dave Whelan remarks
Anti-racism group Kick It Out insist that the FA should investigate allegations of anti-Semitism again Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan.
Nov 21, 00:01
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan apologises for 'anti-Semitic' remarks
Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan apologises after being accused of making anti-Semitic remarks.
Nov 20, 23:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wigan Athletic lose shirt sponsor Premier Range after Malky Mackay arrival
Wigan Athletic lose shirt sponsor Premier Range following the controversial appointment of Malky Mackay, who is under investigation by the FA.
Nov 20, 17:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp: 'Malky Mackay has learned from mistakes'
QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes that Malky Mackay has learned from his "big mistake" and deserves his chance as Wigan Athletic manager.
Nov 20, 11:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roberto Martinez hopes Malky Mackay will "settle in" at Wigan Athletic
Everton boss Roberto Martinez is hopeful that Malky Mackay can get to winning ways quickly following his appointment as Wigan Athletic manager.
Nov 20, 09:45
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
New Wigan Athletic manager Malky Mackay: "I'm absolutely not racist"
Malky Mackay stresses that he is "absolutely not racist" and hopes that his appointment as Wigan boss will given him a clean slate following his text message scandal.
Nov 19, 18:30
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Kick It Out blasts Wigan Athletic over Malky Mackay appointment
Anti-racism group Kick It Out hits out at Wigan Athletic over the appointment of Malky Mackay as the club's new manager.
Nov 19, 18:01
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan: 'Let's move on from Malky Mackay text scandal'
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan insists that he has drawn a line under the text controversy surrounding Malky Mackay after appointing him as the club's new boss.
Nov 19, 14:00
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