Martinez Exits JJB – A Look Back To June 2001

Martinez Exits JJB – A Look Back To June 2001

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez exited the JJB Stadium back in June 2001 and with him took a great deal of memories – plus a tin of Uncle Joe’s. He spoke to Cockney Latic at the time and thanked the Wigan fans for making his time as a Wigan Athletic player such a happy one. We take a look back at the stories as it was published back on June 29th 2001.

McCarthy opts for Wigan

McCarthy opts for Wigan

Highly-rated Hamilton Academical midfielder James McCarthy has weighed up his options and decided that Wigan Athletic is the club for him in a deal believed to around the £1.2million mark.

McCarthy close to a decision.

McCarthy close to a decision.

Hamilton ace James McCarthy has asked both Wolves and Wigan to give him time making his decision, but insiders have said he is close to choosing before the week is out.

M and M receive approaches

M and M receive approaches

Victor Moses and James McCarthy have both been approached by Latics, an offer has even been tabled already for 18 year old McCarthy.

Latics linked with Algerian international

Latics linked with Algerian international

Wigan Athletic are being linked with a move for Glasgow Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra. The 26-year-old Algerian international is rumoured to valued at around £5 million with French champions Bordeaux also in the hunt.

Cockney Latic is back

Cockney Latic is back

Cockney Latic has been away but hasn’t forgotten the Springfield Park Stand Campaign. Now we are back online we would like to help out in the quest to have a stand named at the DW Stadium in memory of our first home, Springfield Park.

Bruce ups offer to £6 million for Catters

Bruce ups offer to £6 million for Catters

Steve Bruce has identified Lee Cattermole as his number one target of the summer and now Liverpool have showed interest has upped the Black Cats offer to £6 million.

Catts still in the bag

Catts still in the bag

Latics have told Sunderland in no uncertain terms that Lee Cattermole is not for sale after the Black Cats put in a formal bid for him.

Scotland to play at the DW Stadium

Scotland to play at the DW Stadium

Jason Scotland has  agreed to sign for Latics after Swansea accepted our offer, but we’ll have to wait for a while to see him in a Latics shirt, if the club are to be believed.

Bobby enjoys first day at training

Bobby enjoys first day at training

Roberto Martinez took charge of his squad for the first time this morning and the spaniard was clearly as giddy as a liitle kid on Christmas day. He said he wanted to see the whites of everyones eyes and at last today he did, here is his comments….

Cockney Latic Prediction League 2009-2010

Cockney Latic Prediction League 2009-2010

The Cockney Latic Prediction League 2009 – 2010 is nearly here, there will be two leagues again and this time we will be ready for the first day of the season, unlike last year which was a very big rush job, below is all the details.

Barrow back at Latics as Coach

Barrow back at Latics as Coach

Latics have announced today that club legend Graham Barrow has returned to the Wigan to take on the role of First Team Coach.

Scotland seems bound for Latics

Scotland seems bound for Latics

Jason Scotland is looking like the strong favourite to be the next player to sign for Latics under new (and old) manager Roberto Martinez. The player would follow in the wake of Jordi Gomez, who although wasn’t a Swansea player, did seem to get the locals a bit upset when he came here.