Read Matt Lawton on why Whelan is a man stuck in the past on the issue of race Wigan owner Dave Whelan is the subject of a new FA race investigation after making extraordinarily offensive remarks about Jewish people and the Chinese. Whelan, 77, attempted to defend the appointment of controversial Scot Malky Mackay as his new manager by playing down racist, sexist and homophobic texts sent and received by the 42-year-old while he was manager of Cardiff City. But in doing so, Whelan only managed to whip up a fresh storm by claiming his manager's texts referring to 'Chinks' and Jews pursuing money were merely indicative of general opinion in this country.
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Latics chief has already caused a stir after appointing Malky Mackay
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Mackay was named Uwe Rosler's successor, despite email and text row
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Whelan also faces wrath from Chinese community over 'chink' comment
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He also claimed that Jewish people 'chase money'
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Whelan later apologised for his offensive comments in TV interview
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Kick It Out condemn the comments made by Whelan
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The FA have made it clear they haven't yet passed judgement on Mackay
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Sponsors Premier Range and iPro pull out of deals with the Latics
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