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Wigan Athletic Football Club, based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, was founded in 1932.
Wigan Athletic competes in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system. They played their initial home games at Springfield Park before shifting to DW Stadium in 1999.
Wigan, nicknamed “the Latics” and “the Tics”, are owned by Dave Whelan and managed by Paul Cook, who helped the club win the League One title last season and earn promotion to the Championship.
Wigan have won 11 major honours.
Kevin Langley holds the record for most league appearances for Wigan, having played 317 times while Andy Liddell has scored the most league goals for them, i.e. 70.
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What was supposed to be a great season for Arsenal has turned out to be a disappointing affair albeit Arsenal fans would have been happy if they knew that they could win the FA Cup and finish 4th after their opening day defeat at the hands of Aston Villa. But having signed Mesut Ozil and … Read more
The Sky Sports juggernaut has taught us that the Relegation Battle™ is in fact a real life coliseum, in which second-rate footballers are lumped into a pit with one hammer between them, and whoever can emerge with their skull intact can remain in the Caligula banquet of the Premier League for one more season, before … Read more
Saviour the moment; Ben Watson rising highest at a corner kick to head home the only goal of last May’s FA Cup final, cementing Wigan Athletic into FA Cup folklore with a victory over Manchester City. Saviour the moment, because the FA Cup, a competition steeped in the history and heritage that Watson and Wigan … Read more
The Europa League (formally known as the ‘UEFA League’, which began in 1971) was reinvented in 2009. Originally in the group stages, teams would play each other once, now you have to face each other at home and away. Michel Platini in 2008 had this to say about the new format being presented: “I am … Read more
1. Callum McManaman Callum McManaman, 22, a player that Everton let go at the age of sixteen and helped current boss Roberto Martinez lift the FA Cup in 2012 with an eye-catching display. Would a Merseyside return be a good fit for the young winger? I think beyond this season, when inevitably Gerard Deulofeu doesn’t … Read more
Since Joe Hart’s loss of form, a lot of people have been worried about the state of English goalkeeping. While Fraser Forster may be his only serious challenger now. That doesn’t mean there’s not any that could challenge and will challenge in the future. Here’s some goalkeeper that have the potential to challenge the current … Read more
With the start of the Championship just a few days away, excitement is starting to boil over for all football fans, players and staff. After last season’s unbelievable twists, turns and drama fuelled events I sometimes wonder if it can keep getting better on the entertainment value season after season. However I then think that … Read more
Few reports from Greater Manchester claims that Arsenal are preparing a bid to sign Callum McManaman from Wigan. Callum McManaman is currently recovering from an ankle injury that will keep him out for some time, even this is not stopping Arsenal’s interest on the player. McManaman rose to stardom when he took Wigan to a sensational FA … Read more
Big 4 championship clubs – transfer report As another season seems to be somewhat just around the corner, clubs scour the transfer market for any additions to the squad along with getting rid of the unwanted players. I’m going to be taking a look at the ins and outs so far of the 5 favourites for promotion next … Read more
Roberto Martinez, as of the 8th July acquired the services of his former Wigan striker Arouna Kone. Martinez, of whom has taken the tough task of replacing David Moyes as Everton manager. Upon being unveiled, he said that he is looking to take Everton into the Champions League within a few years. A much more … Read more