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We’ve had better weeks
Can two defeats in a week be described as a crisis? No of course they can’t. Can two defeats in a week be considered the end of Ryan Lowe’s honeymoon period? With the manner of the defeats, quite possibly. It’s been a long time since I came away from the Reebok, Unibol, Macron, Tough Sh*t […]
Stake your claim
Alan Young, a name to strike fear in to anyone interested in watching a decent match in the lower depths of the EFL. You just knew as soon as he was announced it was going to become all about him, and as with Stevenage 24 months previously he had a right good go at becoming […]
Other Stuff
Brut: not just an aftershave
With Saturday’s game against Sheffield Wednesday on the horizon, we’ve been turning our minds to things that would be worth going to Sheffield for, even if you didn’t want to pay £33 to get into a football match. Chris pointed us in the direction of one of Sheffield’s less expected landmarks and this article that […]
Wigan Pies for Wigan People
Here at the Pie At Night we believe in attending a football match (or indeed rugby) involves more than just watching the game. A pie, a pint, a chat with your mates are all part of the matchday experience. We have had numerous conversations about the standard of match day catering at the DW Stadium […]
Wiggin Girls
Wiggin Girls ……… by T’ Pie Shop Boys. Sometimes when you’re in your shed, There’s a pie in your ‘and, it’s as heavy as lead Go on a diet, but tha’s just not able Too fat for chairs, can’t fit under tables, In a chippy, in a West Lancs Town Pudding Fish & Chips, there’s […]
Puffers to Pemps
On the fifth anniversary of the demolition of one iconic Wigan landmark, we take in some 2009 memories of the place from Tony Topping… This summer a legend passed away, loved by some and hated by many. If your thinking Michael Jackson think again dear friend, the legend was Barbara Calderbank. My association with Barbara, […]
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Sixy Talk – Sunderland (h)
First, empty seats at Arsenal cause debate and consternation, then empty seats at Bournemouth lead to derision, but no matter which way you want to look at it empty seats, and ticket prices have been the talk if the town this week and whenever they come into debate people always point in the direction […]
Wigan taste the fruits of their labours with comfortable victory over the Tangerines
On a pitch more suited to building sandcastles, Wigan Athletic produced a committed performance high on endeavor and teamwork to secure a much needed and deserved win against basement dwellers Blackpool. Wigan made one change from the midweek defeat against Cardiff with the recall of keeper Scott Carson to replace Ali Al Habsi. Both teams […]
Atherton Collieries FC “Unbeaten all season”
Well unbeaten isn’t strictly true, they went out of the FA Cup in the replay on penalties to Radcliffe Borough so really that doesn’t count in the grand scheme of things. “The Colls” are a joy to watch, especially at home on their massively sloping pitch, goals are a plenty especially in the oppositions net, […]
Mudhutter Issue 58 on sale today
We’re back! With another brand new issue containing the same old gubbins. Bagg! Tat! Horseman! Topping! Oh and the return of an old favourite perhaps? You’ll just have to buy it and see. We consider expectations for the new season, the demise of the VHS cassette, the definitive guide to summer BBQing and the storm […]