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The second coming
So here it is, the worst kept secret in football was revealed on Monday morning as Gary Caldwell returned to Wigan Athletic. If anyone had any doubts about Caldwell’s return they only need to watch his two long form interviews with both the BBC and the official club website. Caldwell was as impressive as one […]
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 […]
Other Stuff
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, […]
Wigan Pies for Wigan People
Here at the Pie At Night we believe in attending a football match (or indeed rugby) involves more than just watching the game. A pie, a pint, a chat with your mates are all part of the matchday experience. We have had numerous conversations about the standard of match day catering at the DW Stadium […]
Puffers to Pemps
On the fifth anniversary of the demolition of one iconic Wigan landmark, we take in some 2009 memories of the place from Tony Topping… This summer a legend passed away, loved by some and hated by many. If your thinking Michael Jackson think again dear friend, the legend was Barbara Calderbank. My association with Barbara, […]
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Quick Wigan Athletic vs Manchester United Preview
As we lead up to the DW clash between Wigan & Manchester United, all the talk is about a few things, let’s list them: > Should he have gone to Specsavers? – Dave Bryan > Dave I wanted you stay at home Tuesday night watch Eastenders – Mike Riley > Rabbit Punch to the Kidneys? […]
Mardy bum
We’ve not said much on Mr Camara’s hissy fit on Saturday. Really it was something and nothing, but with the promises made by Wolves and Southampton fans, you can understand why it would make people a little twitchy. I don’t think that the issue is that he was pissed off at being substituted. I would […]
Better late than never
Fulham 0-1 Latics Saturday 28th October 2006 Last season, both the games between these sides went the wrong way. Fulham had the better of their defeat at the JJB whilst Steed Malbranque’s goal at Craven Cottage cruelly snatched the points away from a Latics side that had dominated the game. The only injustice yesterday was […]
Up and running
Up and running, not that we’d know judging by the reaction of some on Saturday. After two straight defeats and a cup exit on penalties to Barnsley a win, and a win by any means was all that was needed on Saturday and Latics did it. Numerous stats were pulled out post match on Saturday, […]