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Ex-Norwich pair Holt, Barnett score for Wigan in opening day rout

Former Norwich City captain Grant Holt was on the scoresheet as Wigan Athletic routed Barnsley 4-0 on the opening day of the Championship.

Ex-Canaries defender Leon Barnett also scored on debut in the win at Oakwell.

Barnsley struggled throughout and were forced to play the final 25 minutes a man down after substitute Dale Jennings was dismissed moments into his Tykes debut for a challenge on James McCarthy.

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