United’s Old Tricks and Double Standards
It seems that the good will created by Christmas has quickly been dispelled and instead my final article of the year may contain a bit of a rant. Brace yourselves…
Merry Christmas from Cockney Latic
Another 12 months has passed and Wigan Athletic are are starting to look good in the Premier League this Christmas, let’s get behind the team in the second half and look to an eighth season in the top flight.
There’s a First For Everything
This weekend proved that there is a first for everything. For once, Wigan Athletic were actually the benefactors of the weekend’s action down at the bottom of the Premier League.
Tis The Season To Be Jolly
And so it proved for Latics who did something they failed to do since November 2006: win consecutive away games.
Arabian (Saturday) nights
As more and more Middle Eastern money floods the Premier League, you would have thought that there would be a thriving wealth of football talent in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is a long way from Wigan Athletic in more ways than one, but there are similarities with Latics as well in the rich oil nations.
The Gunners Ole Their Way Past Wigan
When Arsenal are the lucky visitors to Wigan, their domineering figure of footballing superiority surprisingly tend to bring out the best in the home side. However, that wasn’t the case on Saturday.
Young upcoming star passes practical
One of Cockney Latic and Wigan Athletic Supporters Club sponsors has had a major succes in getting one of our up and coming players through his practical driving test. Peter Mulqueeny now seems the preferred Instructor to newcomers at Latics and Nouha Dicko can’t say anything but nice things about his tutor.
Europhia and Poignancy, All In a Day’s Work
This weekend was one that brought great contrasting emotions to football fans across the land, proving that nothing is impossible in football.
Life after Watson as past player returns
The Youth team now has their new coach after Dave Watson was lured away to the Toon, ex Wigan Athletic player John Doolan didn’t need asking twice when he was given the opportunity to come back to the place he enjoyed playing with our current manager Roberto Martinez.
The fans are Unique, oh yes we are
It’s true, the Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has said so, we are unique. When the chips are down, Latics fans don’t get on the players or managers back, they get behind the team and that makes us the best.
Redefining the ‘Short Corner’
You’ve heard of the term David vs Goliath, well Saturday threw up a whole different scenario. At the DW, it was David vs David.
Big Dave to sign over the Club!!!
Dave Whelan has come out to say he would like his grandson to take over the reigns at Wigan Athletic as the chairman of 16 years has thoughts of retirement. Whelan has taken us from the bottom division to the top division against all the odds, some people forget that in the predicament we find ourselves in right now!!!
Emma Hoolin Appeal – Latics fans to take a walk
Our Wigan Athletic fans site friends over at vital are striving to organise a walk to the Reebok Stadium for our game in February, all in aid of the Emma Hoolin Appeal.
The Peter Catterall Trophy – AAFC v Latics Legends XI
The annual Ashton Athletic v Latics XI encounter will be on the 25th of this month and the money raised on the night will be donated to the Emma Hoolin Appeal.
We Will Remember Them
They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them nor the years condemn; at the going down of the sun and in the morning, We Will Remember Them
Roberto Martinez – the full interview
The latest meeting between delegates of the fans sites and Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez took place at the DW Stadium on Wednesday 9th November 2011. Garswood Latic took up the offer to represent Cockney Latic with myself and I think some good points were raised.
Alcaraz to face more than just the FA’s punishment
Dave Whelan has at last spoken out over the Alcaraz saga. Nearly a week after the centre back shamed Wigan Athletic Football Club the Chairman has spoke of his disappointment over the incident.
Another Week, Another Defeat
This is turning into a bit of a routine, isn’t it? Latics’ eighth defeat in a row has left Martinez under fire and Wigan rock bottom. At least getting criticized for our poor form is a change from being slammed for poor attendances?
Spitting Alcaraz could get three game ban
As if our defence isn’t stretched enough, Antolin Alcaraz’s spitting incident could cost Wigan Athletic more than just the three points against Wolves as the FA investigate the charge.
Fighting a Losing Battle
“How sh*t must you be? We’re winning away!” was the chant from the North Stand as the jubilant Fulham faithful celebrated in the face of Wiganers during another rendition of the infamous ‘Wigan Walk’. The answer to your question Fulham fans is undeniably: very.
