Picko Dicko
Wigan Athletic’s pacey forward Nohua Dicko is relishing at the chance of a starting place in Blackpool FC’s promotion playoff campaign.
Squeaky Bum Time
That’s what Sir Alex famously called it back in 2003 as the title race hotted up. As this season reaches its climax in an enthralling manner, I feel we’re deep into what is now internationally recognised as ‘squeaky bum time’.
Dicko is making his marko
Wigan Athletic development player Nohua Dicko has been turning heads down the road at neighbouring Blackpool as the seasiders storm their way to a playoff place.
Signed Wigan Shirt up for auction – Sir Bobby Robson Foundation
Cancer affects so many people, not just those diagnosed with it. Wigan Athletic were the only Premier League Club that sent Toon fan Stephen Turnbull anything when he started his fund raising off and he is hoping some Latics fans may want to bid for it.
Wigan unsure on Di Santo future
Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez will have to wait and see whether Franco di Santo is fit for the foreseeable future. The striker from Argentina has been a key figure in Wigan’s recent change in fortunes. However he limped off the pitch with a calf problem on Saturday, leaving Wigan with a 2-1 loss against Fulham.
Etched On The Inside Of My Eyelids
…Is the Premier League table from 15th downwards, or so it seems anyway. Whenever I consider the subject, my mind goes into overdrive with different scenarios that could occur and what will mean what come the end of the season. Obviously thus far, none of my thought processes have been conclusive.
Let’s Just Skip To April every Season Shall We?
If Doctor Who was a Latics fan, I’m sure he’d jump in his Tardis in August and skip out all of the season up until April. That’s when it really gets exciting.
Scoffy and Phoenix to run marathon
Wigan Athletic fan Ian Schofield has been training for the 26 mile run in London for a while now and with a couple of weeks to race day he has managed to team up with Latic mascot Phoenix to keep him company.
What a Difference a Bad Referee Makes
Not too long ago, Jayt wrote an article praising the performance of our referee, Lee Mason, against Liverpool. That sets me up rather nicely then, to slag off the referee Mike Jones and one of his assistants, Dave Bryan following a pathetic performance at Stamford Bridge.
17, 040 and rising
How many of you thought this was going to be another ‘Wigan Athletic crowd’ piece? No this is the tremendous amount of money that has been collected so far from the Walk for Emma event that took place ehead of our game against Bolton, it was of course in aid of the Emma Hoolin Appeal.
Now, We Start Playing
It appears to be a recurring trend in our Premier League years that Latics only start playing when it gets to the ‘now or never’ stage, with the exception of 2005/06 and 2008/09 when we had the relative security of mid-table of course.
We’re in this together
The latest fans gathering at the DW stadium for an audience with Roberto Martinez took place on Thursday. The forum was called by the Latics manager himself to give him an opportunity to thank on behalf of the playing staff the fans for the fabulous support they extended to the players by greeting them outside the stadium prior to the recent home game with West Bromwich Albion.
Jordi Gomez to stay on for two more years
Wigan Athletic fans favourite (whether that be to slate or cheer) Jordi Gomez has committed himself to the club for a further two seasons. He signed the new deal this morning showing his determination to win fans around.
What a difference a referee makes
Shows what happens when Wigan Athletic get a decent referee…. In all these years we have been in the top flight, that has got to be the best refereeing performance I have seen, especially so given that he was in front of 40,000 (I nearly said screaming then, but it was more like a church with roudy Wiganers in there) Scousers.
Pray to Caldwell
About once every season, us lot as Wigan Athletic are treated to a miracle (or something similar), thanks to goings on at Anfield on Saturday, we weren’t starved of our feast of the five hundred this campaign either.
United As One
Following a surreal and extraordinary weekend in football, supporters have put competition and rivalry to one side in order to unite as one in support of Fabrice Muamba.
Watching Football is not a Crime
The FSF have campaigned long and hard to get Wigan Athletic fans a better deal in football, well they campaign for all football fans and not just for financial justices, but also trying to get a fairer deal with the police as well.
It’s Lonely at the Bottom
The bottom of the Premier League is like a SAW film, it’s entertaining to watch but not so pleasant to be in, as this weekend demonstrated perfectly.
For the masses of Liverpool, City and United fans on our doorstep that can laugh at us or even through patronizing compliments (if we’re lucky) seeing ourselves, Bolton and Blackburn scrapping down in the Premier League sewer must be great fun. Especially when they can do it all from the comfort of their own armchair with their prawn sandwiches to keep them company.
Home Sweet Home
Past seasons have suggested that one thing that is crucial for a successful survival campaign is a strong home record. So, after going thirteen depressing home games without victory, it could easily be depicted Latics’ season may not be one of survival or triumph.
The Mickey Mouse Cup
Has Wembley ever witnessed such a pathetic performance from a cup final winning side? I’m not sure, but either way, Liverpool squeezed their way past Cardiff in an incredible Carling Cup Final.
