Wigan Athletic midfielder Shaun Maloney says he wasn't going to push for a move away last summer.

The Scotsman says Hull City were keen on the playmaker.

"I think my chairman was pretty adamant that I was going to stay and I have to respect that. I spoke to the manager at the start of the season and he pretty much relayed the same thing. I don't think I would ever act disrespectfully towards the chairman in particular to try to push anything."

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