Svetoslav Todorov has struggled to make an impact for the Latics since his transfer deadline day loan move from Portsmouth. The Bulgarian striker just cannot stay injury free.

Todorov joined the club in August and has managed just two substitute appearances for the Latics.

A string of injuries have hampered his progress and the deal is unlikely to become permenant in January, despite Todorov's undoubted ability.

Paul Jewell has sympathy for the striker, he said: "Unfortunately, for 90 per cent of the time Toddy has been here, he has been lame.