Andrew Taylor is the first of Uwe Rosler’s summer signings. The experienced left back still had two more years of his contract remaining at Cardiff City. It is understood that Wigan Athletic have not paid an upfront fee for the 27 year old, but Cardiff will receive a payment if Latics get promotion. Taylor is […]
“My time in Wigan was unforgettable.” So said Jordi Gómez after he had cut his five year tie with Wigan Athletic by agreeing to join Sunderland. The myriad of Latics fans that for months had been campaigning for him to stay through the social media were to be disappointed, although in their heart of hearts they probably […]
Following Uwe Rosler’s appointment in December, Billy Grant gave us a fan’s view of the German’s time at Brentford (click here to see the previous article). Six months later we have come back to Billy to give us more of his insight. Billy writes for the Brentford fanzine http://www.Beesotted.co.uk (Twitter – @beesotted). He will also […]
Has there ever been a manager of Wigan Athletic who has achieved a popularity rating as high as that of Uwe Rosler within just six months of taking over? The ex-Manchester City centre forward has lifted the whole club, introducing a new dynamic. After the disastrous reign of Owen Coyle there is once again light […]
“We will be investing in our playing and coaching staff, and I think it’s important to keep working on changing the culture at the football club.” So said Uwe Rosler to the Wigan Evening Post this week. When Roberto Martinez took over as manager of Wigan Athletic in June 2009, he quickly got to […]
Leicester City were once again champions of the second tier of English football this year. No club has done that more than the Foxes, this being their seventh title. Leicester were deserving winners of the 2013-2014 Skybet Championship. Manager Nigel Pearson had built up a squad that in terms of quality and depth was far […]
In September 2004 Chelsea and Tottenham played a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge. After the match Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho commented “As we say in Portugal they brought the bus and left it in front of the goal. I would have been frustrated if I had been a supporter who paid £50 to watch this […]
The bore draw against Queens Park Rangers leaves Latics with a mountain to climb in the return game. After 61 matches this season can Uwe Rosler motivate his players to find sufficient energy and motivation to give it a real go at Loftus Road? Significantly there were no loan players in the starting eleven to face […]
Wigan Athletic have a paltry goalscoring record this season, notching just 81 goals in 60 matches. But among the goals they have scored there have been some absolute crackers. Jean Beausejour’s rocket shot at Derby, Jordi Gomez’s free kicks, Roger Espinoza’s 35 yard blinder against MK Dons. But in terms of sheer self-confidence and artistry […]
Some football managers are predictable. Their teams are built around a nucleus of players who play week in, week out. Their tactical plan is the same every match, but it is well defined and players know their roles within it. Given information on injuries and suspensions an astute fan can practically name the manager’s lineup […]