Last day in the TNS Office before we break up for Christmas, it’s Christmas Jumper day today, so we have the usual designs, Martin’s has Guinness on the front, Wolf’s has a picture of a Humbug Sweet and Peter’s shows Bob Cratchit. As for the mood in the office it is one of good spirits […]
But a slow death is agonising. And that is what it feels like right now for the good ship HMS Wigan Athletic. The whole club is rotten in so many ways and the speed at which the rot has set in has taken us all by surprise. Just over 18 months ago we were winning […]
As you’d expect, NRP is feeling a little bit world weary from all his exertions at the end of last week, but we like to share the weight here at TNS and no more than when we’ve got a new voice to bring you. Here, Mudhutter, friend of the site and regular competition winner Chris […]
Less busy week for TNS, the only controversy we’ve had is Big Dave admitting he’s ‘Guilty!’ Though Wigan Athletic wisely told Dave not to attend the hearing, in the fear his first words in Court when realising it was a female presiding judge was “Milk, 2 Sugars, Love”. So it’s meant we’ve been able to […]
Another defeat by a single goal. The Darkside pessimists had suggested that Latics would get badly beaten at Watford. That was not the case, but it is another bad result for Malky Mackay. He has an unenviable record for a new manager of one point gained in four games in charge. Can Mackay turn things […]
Last week’s open letter was addressed to three groups of people. The Club, our Supporters’ Liaison Officers and the supporters’ club. Of the three, I suppose, I least expected a response from the club. Although Jonathan Jackson’s response fell short of what anyone’s who has chosen not to travel to Leeds on Boxing Day would […]
A double strike by charismatic Watford striker Troy Deeney sealed the points at Vicarage Road as the home side consigned Wigan to their third straight defeat under new manager Malky Mackay. Wigan manager sprang a surprise with the team line up, fielding a team without a recognised striker in it with left winger James […]
£15 Adults £5 Concessions Saturday 3rd January 3pm K/O Sale dates set to be confirmed next week once the tickets are delivered from the suits at The Macron. In the event of a draw, a replay would be played at the DW Stadium, week commencing 12 January.
The Football Remembers Christmas Truce 1914 memorial has been unveiled in the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. Designed by competition winner, ten-year-old Spencer Turner from Farne Primary in Newcastle, the memorial was unveiled by HRH The Duke of Cambridge. Until now, there has been no memorial on the 150-acre site dedicated to the Christmas Truce […]
Shortly before yesterday’s “going Halves” announcement from the club, Jonathan Jackson responded to my open letter published on Wednesday. His reply is in full below. Thank you for your email. The contents of your letter are noted. Unfortunately, the price of tickets for away matches is something that is out of our control and as […]