Continuing our in-depth interview with Roberto Martinez along with other fans’ representatives, the second part begins with another round of coffees and a discussion of one player in particular whom most of us agreed had been a revelation this season. Sentiments shared by Roberto who went on to express the view that he believed that […]
It’s been a while for me. The last time I pressed the flesh with Senor Martinez was bizarrely in the establishment formerly known as the Boulevard and now currently known as, The Boulevard. He’s about the same age as me, and we were both youngsters then, out on the town, me a drunken idiot, the […]
1. Jordi is not an Argie 2. Jordi takes better free kicks 3. Jordi isn’t a greedy get 4. Jordi has a fitter bird (probably) 5. Jordi is taller
One man who will more than likely be hoping for a Latics win on Sunday is John Butler. That said, he was a great servant to both clubs, but seeing as his ‘second’ team have already secured their top flight status ‘Spider’, as he will always be known to Latics supporters, will be wishing all […]
Them and us – Roy Carroll (Latics and West Ham United) Roy, who was born in Enniskillen on 30th September 1977 started his career with Fivemiletown United and Ballinamallard United in his native Northern Ireland before signing for Hull City as a trainee in September 1995. By the time he had made 46 league appearances […]
Many of you will have read a piece I put on TNS last week, regarding an email I sent to Mick Dennis, a journalist for the Daily Express concerning disparaging remarks about Wigan Athletic. If you haven’t read it, you can do so here http://www.thisnorthernsoul.co.uk/articles/articles/1997-the-national-media-continue-their-vendetta-against-wigan-athletic As you’ll see, I promised to print any response I […]
So for the 2nd match on the spin Wigan failed to hold on to 3 points & come away with a draw! Well actually it’s their 3rd match they’ve gone 1-0 up but we’ll not mention the 2nd half capitulation against Sunderland. With a number of key draws Saturday it’s almost Francis Rossi with how […]
Our near neighbours Chorley have won promotion to the Premier Division of the Northern Premier League after a 2-0 win against AFC Fylde at Victory Park.
Some of you may have been unfortunate enough to pick up the Daily Express recently and picked up the following nugget from Norwich fan and professional journalist Mick Dennis: “As Wigan scrapped for their Premier League lives against Everton, almost a third of their small ground was empty. It has not been full all […]
Brian Tiler – Aston Villa and Latics Brian was born in Rotherham on 15th March 1943 and signed professional forms for his home town club in the summer of 1962. He spent four season’s at Millmoor, making 213 appearances for the Millers, scoring 27 goals before a move to Aston Villa in the summer of […]