Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is grateful for the support of chairman Dave Whelan.

Martinez held crunch talks with Whelan this week.

"It doesn't matter what position you are in, if you need to make big decisions, you must have all the information," said Martinez.

"You need a long-term project and a short-term ambition.

"The chairman understands every angle of the club, from the business side of it to what is happening on the pitch and how the players can be affected.

"He was on the pitch for many years. That is a real strength.

"He has the vision and we follow his ambition and his thoughts."