Wigan Athletic manager Paul Cook says his side will be wary of the threat posed by ex-Latics man Callum McManaman as his side take on Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.
McManaman spent seven years at Wigan during two separate stints with the club and was part of the side which famously beat Manchester City to win the FA Cup in 2013.
However, the 28-year-old winger left his boyhood club for a second time earlier this year when he joined the newly-promoted Hatters on a free transfer in June 2019.
Since then, he has scored two goals in 12 appearances for Luton and Cook says his players know just how “destructive” he can be on the pitch.
Speaking to Wigan Today ahead of the clash, Cook said: “Callum McManaman is capable of winning the game for Luton this weekend – without a shadow of a doubt.
“When he played for Wigan Athletic under my tenure, Callum McManaman was capable of winning a game for us.
“We know Cal can be as destructive as any player in this league on his day, that’s for sure.
“I wish Callum McManaman every success in his career, in the future…hopefully not this weekend, for obvious reasons!
“Players move on, they get wished well, and that’s life in football.
“Cal was a very popular member of the squad, very popular with the staff, and we certainly wish him well.”
