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The more things change, the more they stay the same
“The more things change, the more they stay the same” So the post Lowe era began with less of a bang and more of a whimper – that’s unfair really, there was definite improvements but sadly not enough for a result on the night. Latics started off so brightly in contrast to the last few […]
Not a fit for Wigan Athletic, then, now indeed ever
Two months too late but finally the decision that should have been made has been made. Embarrassing that it took a 6-1 mauling to do it. Rather than any sort of recognition of the malaise we’ve found ourselves in for the majority of this season. A club legend last season who hadn’t seen us in […]
Other Stuff
Wiggin Girls
Wiggin Girls ……… by T’ Pie Shop Boys. Sometimes when you’re in your shed, There’s a pie in your ‘and, it’s as heavy as lead Go on a diet, but tha’s just not able Too fat for chairs, can’t fit under tables, In a chippy, in a West Lancs Town Pudding Fish & Chips, there’s […]
Dancing with Ghosts…
As you wake up with the fear from your work’s do and head towards the chaos of Mad Friday, Tony Topping reminds us that, sometimes, you do want to remember those Christmas nights out. Dancing With The Ghosts Of Wigan Casino, 1973 The cold December wind cut through the hole in the window and its […]
A pathetic shopping spree
If you move in certain Twitter circles then you’ll have come across The Pathetic Casuals. Once they were young lads and lasses, touring the country in following the team they love, dressed up the nines and making sure they were seen and heard. Now, as age, parenthood, mortgages and world weariness catches up with them, […]
A very Soulful Christmas
In a Soulful Christmas Mood The Christmas song has been given a bad press in recent years, no doubt partly influenced by Simon Cowell and his legacy of X-Factor one week wonders that hijacked the Christmas number one for over a decade. Add in to that the various novelty Christmas songs and generic pop songs […]
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Flores’ flourish frustrates Fleetwood
A goal on his debut start for Wigan Athletic by Jordan Flores followed by a second from Michael Jacobs was enough to secure the three points for Wigan in a game high in endeavor but low in chances. Wigan were forced to start the game with three changes due to suspension and injury to the […]
Defeat to Wolves leaves Wigan hovering over relegation abyss
A narrow one nil defeat to play off chasing Wolverhampton Wanderers yesterday, left Wigan Athletic facing the real possibility of relegation by next Saturday. Latics were the dominant side in the game and could point to two key referring decisions in the second half which may ultimately cost them their Championship status. Wigan made one change to the side which secured a first home win […]
Don’t forget to watch the final Paul.
Latics are looking to quickly follow up the signing of Emile Heskey and Paul Jewell is suggesting that two new faces could be at the club by Monday. He and is team will be working over the weekend to finalise the deals for what the official website describes as “two more major signings”. Jewell seems […]
Son’s bid to stop future tragedies
Dad’s suicide ’should not be in vain’ THE teenage son of a Latics fan, who committed suicide after a long battle with depression today said he hoped the tragedy would sound a warning to others about the potentially deadly illness. This article was written by Jack Green with an additional few words at the end […]