Why has there been such an angry backlash from Wigan Athletic supporters on Owen Coyle’s appointment? Well, it seemed to take an eternity for Roberto Martinez to finally go and the recruitment process to begin. Things seemed to be perking up when we heard about a quality field of applicants for the position. Our hopes were […]
When Owen Coyle arrived at Bolton, he was a breath of fresh air compared to the overall grayness and smell of being bored to death that Gary Megson left at the Reebok Stadium. Owen Coyle was a genuinely nice guy, always smiling, and looked to play a more attractive style of football than his […]
“I have tried to stay away from managers who are in work at the moment because there is a fee involved with those.” So said Dave Whelan, according to a report from a national newspaper on Wednesday. It seemed a strange thing to say, but maybe the comment was taken out of context. True that […]
Brazil the spiritual samba home of football are set to host the 9th FIFA Confederations Cup and it is basically a dry run for the main event that is the 2014 World Cup. It all kicks-off with Brazil playing Japan Saturday 15th June with the final Sunday 30th June. For […]
The latest bookmakers’odds for the vacant Wigan Athletic manager position put Karl Robinson and Gus Poyet neck to neck. One never knows how much inside information the bookmakers can get their hands on, but you can bet your bottom dollar they have something to go on. When I first […]
It’s amazing how the fickle lose faith. The exhileration of that epic cup victory has worn off and the grumblers have already started to stick their knives in the back of Roberto Martinez. What a transformation in a couple of weeks. Martinez always had his critics. But then again his self belief and resilience made […]
February 2014 Like his appointment in June 2013, Roberto Martinez’s resignation has been a long protracted event. Everton’s Web Site this afternoon confirmed his departure on http://www.evertonfc.com, stating Roberto has left with mutual consent, after a meeting this morning with Chairman Bill Kenwright.[PPD_PAYTOREADMORE] Roberto’s 9 month tenure, in the fans eyes never really […]
In 1964 non-league Wigan Athletic did so well to reach the big round of the FA Youth Cup and were drawn away at Everton. It was a wonderful achievement for Latics’ youth team to get to that stage and it captured my interest. My friend, Melvyn, knew Vic Gaskell, Latics youth team goalkeeper, and badgered […]
If a week is a long time in politics, this month has been an eternity in Wigan Athletic’s corner of football history. From that magical day at Wembley to the exhaustion and despair of relegation three days later, to the joy of the victory parade at which 30,000 Wiganers sang for Roberto Martinez to stay. Ten or […]
The classic double act was that of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor working in tandem. Together they won the First Division and two European Cups with an unfashionable club. What a duo! As expected Roberto Martinez’s move to Everton grows closer and closer, despite the denials of the Liverpool club. Rene Meulensteen and Karl […]