Tension Gets the Better of Wigan at Loftus Road
I don’t usually get nervous before Wigan matches, but leading up to 4:10 pm on Sunday, I was feeling quite apprehensive about the ninety minutes that lay ahead. Judging by the performance of the players, I suspect they were subject to a lot of nervous tension too.
Paolo Di Canio is the Relegation Battle’s Latest Twist
The eccentric chronicles of Paolo Di Canio may have enhanced the Premier League greatly during his playing career; with his referee push, scissor kick wonder goal and display of great sportsmanship at Goodison Park among his finest moments. However, his success as a top flight manager whilst maintaining his entertaining nature may be more difficult.
Over The Top
Two weeks ago, in response to the altercation between Emmerson Boyce and James McArthur, I called for Wigan to focus their anger on the opposition. I didn’t mean quite as literally as Callum McManaman’s infamous tackle on Sunday, but it was closer to the mark.
Burnley 1 Wigan Athletic XI 2
After falling behind midway through the second half to a route one goal from Burnley’s trialist striker, Latics burst into life as Rakish Bingham equalised and then sealed a win with a looping header.
Did Someone Order a Cup Semi Final?
The last time Wigan Athletic walked out at Wembley was on 28th May 2000 for a Division Two Play Off Final against Gillingham. It’s changed a lot since then, with a fairly expensive and time-consuming makeover converting the iconic twin towers into a giant arch. The new conception of Wembley Stadium though will welcome the Latics once again after a thirteen year wait, and it’s a very different Wigan team now.
Scharner is spooked by Whelan dream
As Paul Scharner carried out his post-match interview, Chairman Dave Whelan joined him to share a dream he had last week, one which would see Latics face his former club Blackburn Rovers in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley.
If there is an FA Cup Replay – Everton
Wigan Athletic will go into the 6th Round of the FA Cup as underdogs, but we have proved in the past we can live with Everton and can beat them. In the event of a draw though, tickets will go on sales on Sunday morning for the replay.
Red Mist
When Stewart Downing, the second most overpriced player in history and a player ridiculed for his lack of goalscoring ability, takes all of two minutes to find the net, you know you’ve got a few issues. Although Liverpool hadn’t won at Wigan since Chris Hutchings was the Wigan manager, they emphatically quelled that sequence to inflict a damaging blow to Wigan’s survival bid.
The Run In Starts Here
It would appear that Wigan Athletic are only capable of winning 3-0 away from home at the moment, which is fine by me. Saturday’s win at the Madjeski to me is the rallying cry from the Latics for yet another survival run in. So belt up guys, you know the drill.