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He did, was there to witness it. Admittedly, good contribution in first 15m (best yet in Latics shirt?). Was taken off in 2H
(increasingly pedestrian role).Lasted at Fulham the following Saturday for 45 mins. before Maritnez replaced him with Maloney (back from injury).
His impact since..?? (‘One swallow’ ….)
Gomez, A forward ?? Quality! Heaven help us all…..
‘In some sports, an attacker is a specific type of player, usually one whose role involves aggressive play. Heavy attackers are usually placed up front so they can score some points for the team’.
I bow to your superior knowledge on Swansea as someone who’s kept a close eye on their progress.
Think you’ll find however that Rodgers has developed the team (football philosophy continued), particularly their front line of Sinclair, Dyer and Graham (all…F-O-R-W-A-R-D-S), equally, their mid-field with Gomez and Gower no longer part of ….
Made no comment on whether or not Bruce would have had a successful next season. All that you and I can agree on is what he did deliver
ie. 11th / 45 points (not a lover of Steve Bruce, before you start..)
Look up One Moorgate Place, London, bud’ and you’ll find that I do have an idea what I’m talking about, football-finance-wise.
Of course, most loans nowadays are interest-free, are they not ??? Just ask Man Utd
;)
V strong squad – yeah, right. Thankfully, in recent weeks the core has remained pretty much available throughout, we haven’t needed to call on reinforcements (Gohouri (Back 3), Sammon (Di Santo), Gomez (Maloney) ..)
Greater strength in depth and contribution of all a MUST for next season (note payroll beneficiaries Rodallega and Bosselli)
4-3-3 my *rse (e.g. deployment of D Jones on LHS)
Work in progress…2.5 years ??? The back three to a man have all been at the club for a wee while, have they not ?
How long has it taken Rodgers, Swansea, to get his philosophy across, outplaying the likes of City, Arsenal etc. along the way ? Minimal spend since promotion.
Credit on account of Latics recent form is given (see point 5)
League position, points tally under Bruce prior to departure (11th, 45 pts.) Absolute free-fall ??? Poor end to season, yes. So Cattermole and Bramble went (Sunderland) and ??
The reason why we’re now in a much strong position off the field than in recent years(financially) is very much down to D Whelan; conversion of £40M debt to share capital. Take a look at our not so noisy neighbours, Wanderers, £110M in DEBT and consigned to the Championship. Now that’s you may call ABSOLUTE FREE FALL !!
Met Lad n Dad, Southport-based, at the Blackburn game who enquired how much it cost to watch Prem’ Footie at Latics, and seemed very much intent on doing so next season.
Their only interest, football. No loyalty to particular club.
There’s two for yer !
The clamour for Martinez’ services seems to be gathering pace.
Cause for reflection for a moment (Bobby) :
(1) We went into ‘this season with our strongest squad’ (Martinez)
(2) 15 HOME games in we had only beaten QPR at home – disgraceful.
(3) 8 defeats on the bounce (Messers Morgan /Wolves and Fernandez /QPR would have taken the matter in their own hands (Whelan did not))
(4) When all else had failed and we appeared dead and buried, one last throw of the dice (formation change from turgid 4-5-1 to 3-4-3)
(5) The last 2-3 months have arguably shown Wigan Athletic in a light never seen beforeArguably, the cause for reciprocation of loyalty is now greater than ever. Come on Bob, push Whelan to deliver close season on improving quality of playing squad, go deliver next season and take us to a top 10 (next level) to really put yourself in the shop window. Let us prove that this was not a 3 month one-off wonder. 3 successive games won AND counting (into next season …).
Real success next season would also make us more marketable to a greater number of candidates (if we are seen to show genuine ambition).
Hopefully, he won’t.
If he did, however what chance Rodallega and Diame turning up at Villa Park next season ??
Plus A N Other under contract (Moses, McCarthy…) ?
Stick around at Wigan (player investment – top 10 finish, wait for bigger club), ..you know it makes sense
Just for info.
Per Sky Sports News, Bobby installed at 2/1 for Villa post, Paul Lambert odds on at 6/4.
O Neill, Houllier and McLeish weren’t up to it in the eyes of Chairman, Lerner.
At the same time,. he’s not exactly been forthcoming with the cash to invest in the squad.
Booby – don’t count on the loyalty factor !
If I were Bobby, and got assurances from Whelan that we would invest, such that top 10 was a realistic prospect, then I would give it a go next season to prove my ability to take the team to another level (over 10 m) and wait for the right ‘big club’ opportunity to come along.
If Liverpool don’t come knocking this summer, Redknapp (for example) is out of contract at Tottenham in 12m, Wenger, Arsenal, out in 24m.
5 from Wolves (worst team in the Prem’) ?
Other than Man City, we have the best performance over last 10 games this season. To do more of the same next season (over 10 months), we need more quality / strength in depth. Don’t believe that recruiting up to half the Wolves team will get us there. Fletcher, at a push…(pricey, mind you – believe he went to Wolves for £5M – £7m (Burnley)).
The lad, Hoilet, Blackburn, is available at relatively affordable price – Reading apparently interested (bigger players involved).Latics ?
Hopefully, Roberto / our scouting network can unearth another foreign gem (Valencia, Alcaraz..)
Incidentally, Graeme Jones has much faith that Di Santo can be our 15 goal / season man next season (Supporters Club End of Season Party). Hope so, he does have 12m solid experience behind him now, begun to show what he is capable of ….
Idiots all. Thankfully, the few mindless morons were off just in time to allow the celebration (stadium tour) to begin.
The highlight ? Dave Whelan, walking off with Wigan blue / white wig to boot at the very end. Quality !
Surprising that, given that he and Rodallega have history, going back to the days when Johnson was at BRUM.
Without fail since, the two have always been at it !
A tad difficult for 14-15,000 Wiganers to get on the pitch, have birds eye view, and congratulate the team (perched in West Stand).
Hopefully, team lap of honour will be the result (at some point).
As has always been the case in recent years.
:cheer:
Not surprised (my post, CHRISTMAS CAME, 4 days ago)
Per DAILY MAIL today ….
‘Liverpool Managing director Ian Ayre is under scrutiny as the club’s American owners continue a review of the club
With three high-profile casualties already, and manager Kenny Dalglish worried about his own position this summer, there is no indication the Anfield purge is over….
If Dalglish digs in and resists the changes afoot at Anfield, replacements such as Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez will be assessed’.
Squeaky-bum time for Dalglish.
