TNS is saddened to learn of the passing of former striker Chris Thompson over the Bank Holiday weekend. Chris, who was a former England youth international, was one of a trio of players signed by Ray Mathias from Blackburn Rovers for the start of season 1986/87. The others being John Lowey and David Hamilton. He […]
Regrets, I’ve had a few and I really did think that not releasing the “Oh my god, they killed Jordi” t-shirt idea I had last year was going to be one of them. Now, with Bob and Jordi signing on for, at least, the short term it’s time to grab the opportunity. So here […]
Formed way back in the year of our lord 1871 at a public meeting held in the “Bridge Street Rooms” 1877 saw them enter the FA Cup for the first time along with an amalgamation with the Reading Hornets. 1889 saw Early FC join up with them and the combined outfits were the first winners […]
I had forgotten all about our three lions assistant manager & Olympic GB manager Stuart Pearce making a very curious decision when he was in charge at Manchester City. Back in May 2006 City were chasing the game when he brought reserve keeper Nicky Weaver onto the pitch as a substitute goalie to replace David […]
To add a bit of fun to what would otherwise be a boring summer (is there ever such a thing as a boring summer where Latics are concerned?) This Northern Soul are running a little bit of a predictions competition for this summer’s European Championship. We haven’t been able to lay our hands on a […]
Wigan Athletic manager Robert Martinez is just that, Wigan Athletic’s manager! Having snubbed the Liverpool managerial vacancy he has committed his long term future to Wigan’s Premier sporting club. It is thought that Martinez ‘had grave reservations’ about working under the Liverpool structure and the struggling Merseyside outfit decided to plump for Swansea City’s Brendan […]
The 2012 Community Shield on Sunday August 12th will be held at Villa Park because Wembley is being used for the Olympic Football Final the day before. FA Cup & European Champions League winners Chelsea will play The Champions of last season Manchester City.
There are reports circulating in and around Anfield Road, that the club owners are ready for talks with Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers. It is believed that Rodgers has cut short a trip New York City to jet back to the Liberty Stadium today to tell his chairman, Huw Jenkins, that he wishes to talk […]
With rumours within the game indicating that Roberto Martinez may well be staying at Wigan Athletic despite being the number one choice for the vacant Liverpool manager’s seat, things could be looking very rosy indeed for Latics. Martinez has always insisted that he has long term plans for Wigan Athletic and last season he snubbed […]
Club officials at Wigan Athletic are delighted to report a brisk first week of sales of 2012/13 Season Tickets with sales figures up on the equivalent period last season. A significant number of Latics fans have already renewed their Season Ticket plus there have been an encouraging number of new supporters choosing to buy a […]