This short trip to Ewood Park for a game in which a draw will be likely to save Latics’ top flight status and relegate their hosts, gives TNS the opportunity to look back at the career of Bob Pryde. When Bob plied his trade at Ewood Park the prospect of a game between these local […]
The visit of Newcastle United on Saturday gives TNS the chance to once again delve into something that most people think Latics haven’t got. History! Step forward Alex Bruce… Alex was born in Dundee on 23rd December 1952 and started his career with Preston North End in April 1968 when he arrived at Deepdale after […]
The trip to Craven Cottage, from where victory could secure Latics’ Premier League status, gives TNS the opportunity to look back on the career (so far) of Michael Brown who has played for both clubs. Michael, who played 4 games for England at Under 21’s level was born in Hartlepool on 25th January 1977. Tough […]
Tomorrow’s visit to Arsenal gives TNS the chance to look back at the career of Albert Humpish who played for Wigan Athletic, Wigan Borough and the Gunners. Albert, nicknamed Teddy, was born in Heaton, Newcastle on 3rd April 1902. He was a strong, imposing inside forward and he started his career at Halifax Town where he […]
If it was up to most football purists, Wednesday’s fixture would never happen. They would see us as too small a club to face the mighty Manchester United. But isn’t that the beauty of this game? The fact that we face them for the SEVENTH consecutive season, in an ‘equal keel’ league fixture. We got […]
The arrival of Stoke City in town this weekend gives TNS the chance to look back at a player who started his career at Stoke City and played a bit part in the story of Wigan Athletic. Chris Hemming was a central defender born in Stoke on 13th April 1966. He was a product of […]
All at TNS are praying for Fabrice Muamba and his family this evening. Wigan Athletic has had a great rivalry with Bolton Wanderers over the years, this of course pales into insignificant when the safety and well being of a player is paramount. Praying.
The visit of West Bromwich Albion on Saturday gives TNS the opportunity to look back at the career of one of the best strikers this club has ever had. Nathan was born in Bradford on 2nd July 1981 and began his career in the youth team at Tooting and Mitcham for whom he played one […]
This week I think I’ll put in the same amount of effort as the team did against Swansea City last weekend!
The visit of Swansea City this weekend gives TNS the opportunity to look back on the career of David Cotterill who left Swansea City month. David Rhys George Best Cotterill was born in Cardiff on 4th December 1987. His first club was Bristol City, who were managed by Brian Tinnion at the time, for whom […]