How former Manchester United man ended up on the field for Wigan Athletic at the weekend
The 37-year-old – a former team-mate of Maloney at Hull City – joined Latics earlier this month, after leaving a coaching role with the Manchester United Academy.
However, Huddlestone’s appearance as a late substitute for Thelo Aasgaard at Fylde – after the young forward had taken a heavy challenge – got some fans wondering if he may be seen on the field again during the coming season.
Maloney, though, says that won’t be the case.
“We’re probably looking at another three or four (needed),” said Maloney. “I know everyone at the club is working really, really hard, and I’m definitely finding it hard to stay patient.
“At Chorley it was a really young squad, and I’m not talking about 21s, there were a lot of 18s in there as well. And I’m having to rely on the more senior guys to be standing up and helping us with that.
The Scot revealed Latics have been frustrated in their attempts to bring in certain targets who have moved elsewhere.
“Some we’ve lost out on, some we’ve had to move on to other targets, some we’ve managed to get over the line,” he said. “It’s specific in terms of what we want, but there’s players out there, for sure.
“I’m pushing very hard internally to get them done, because we need it. You know how hard the season will be, it’s long, there’s 50-odd games, players pick up injuries, there’s dips in form, and I can’t always rely on the kids.”
Fleetwood Town forward Maleace Asamoah is a player of interest to Latics, although Maloney was staying tight-lipped on developments to bring him in.
“I’ve seen the reports, but there’s nothing really to say,” added Maloney. “He’s a really talented player, but there’s nothing done on that one.”
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