Less than 24 hours ago the bookmakers had Mike Phelan the odds-on favourite to be the new Wigan Athletic manager. Uwe Rösler is now quoted between 1/6 and 1/8 for the job. With Latics in a downward spiral, after losing again at Leeds on Wednesday, Whelan is keen to get the new appointment finalized […]
It has been a whirlwind couple of days since the news broke that Dave Whelan had sacked Owen Coyle (sort of), and the rumour mill has been churning out names ever since. Football certainly has both a sense of timing and humour, after the eventful week that led to Coyle losing his job also […]
I cannot remember a time when a departing Wigan Athletic manager has been subject to such a torrent of abuse on leaving the club. Owen Coyle’s name has been vilified from all corners of social and fan media. Few of those who supported him less than a week ago seem able or willing to stand […]
Wow, what a week. Three of the most pathetic capitulations you could ever wish to see, an argument between the manager and fans and then instead of the usual “if he goes then I do” schtick, Chairman Dave tag teams with the East Stand and body slams Owen Coyle into next season.
Mike Phelan is the bookmakers’ current favourite for the vacant manager’s job at Wigan Athletic.
Losing three home matches in a little over a week would put huge pressure on any manager, let alone one whose initial appointment did not go down well with so many of the fans. The media say it is the fans who ended Owen Coyle’s tenure at Wigan. The more rational argument is that […]
It has been a difficult week for Wigan Athletic and Owen Coyle. There has been a torrent of anger vented towards the manager following consecutive home defeats, with fans getting frustrated by a mediocre league position and a probable exit from Europe. Coyle will be looking for an emphatic performance against Derby County this […]
A superb 88th minute shot from Bernard Malanda broke Wigan hearts . It had been a rollercoaster evening for Latics – who had blown hot and cold – but the game looked to be heading for a draw until the 19 year old Malanda struck. Wigan knew they were going to be in for […]
A lacklustre display from Wigan Athletic saw them lose their unbeaten home record. Over the past weeks performances like this have been largely excused by the tiredness factor of having had to play too many games in a short period of time. After a two week pause for the international break such excuses cannot apply. […]
Less than a year ago Brighton and Hove Albion were playing a style of football akin to that of Wigan Athletic under Roberto Martinez. A lot has happened since then. Both clubs lost their managers at the end of the season. Brighton sought a replacement who would build upon the style of play established by […]