Ronnie Stam scored an 80th-minute equaliser to salvage a precious point for Wigan and leave high-flying neighbours Bolton bitterly frustrated with a 1-1 draw.
When on-loan Benfica forward Rodrigo Moreno produced a delightful finish to put Owen Coyle's men ahead in the 54th minute, the stage was set for the Trotters to emerge victorious.
Wigan had already lost on-loan playmaker Tom Cleverley to injury in the 12th minute and saw goalkeeper Chris Kirkland carried off on a stretcher shortly after the hour mark.
Yet Latics boss Roberto Martinez has fashioned a side with guts.
His men refused to lie down and Dutchman Stam, a summer signing from FC Twente, stabbed home at the far post in the 80th minute to claim his first Wigan goal and earn a booking for his celebrations in front of the visiting supporters.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Cleverley boost for Wigan
Cleverley was hurt during last weekend's 0-0 draw at Everton after a clash with Marouane Fellaini and there were fears he had cracked a rib.
Latics boss Roberto Martinez was worried that the England Under 21 international had played the last game of his loan spell from Manchester United due to the injury.
However, scans have shown there is no crack and Martinez is optimistic Cleverley will be in contention for Saturday's visit of Villa.
"He's had an X-ray and there is no fracture, just bruising to the rib," Martinez told the Wigan Evening Post.
Latics boss Roberto Martinez was worried that the England Under 21 international had played the last game of his loan spell from Manchester United due to the injury.
However, scans have shown there is no crack and Martinez is optimistic Cleverley will be in contention for Saturday's visit of Villa.
"He's had an X-ray and there is no fracture, just bruising to the rib," Martinez told the Wigan Evening Post.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Everton 0-0 Wigan
Wigan displayed unfamiliar defensive resilience to earn a point from a goalless draw against Everton at Goodison Park which left home fans deeply unimpressed.
Despite dominating for the majority of the game, the closest the Toffees came to making a breakthrough was when Tim Cahill's second-half header rebounded off a post.
Neither side has been particularly prolific this season but Everton created enough chances to have put the result beyond doubt and their failure to do so will be a concern for manager David Moyes.
The result extended their winless run to seven matches and, with just three victories in the current campaign, they remain two points above the relegation zone.
Wigan, for their part, could not be criticised for hanging on at times in the hope they would get a chance to snatch victory.
Despite dominating for the majority of the game, the closest the Toffees came to making a breakthrough was when Tim Cahill's second-half header rebounded off a post.
Neither side has been particularly prolific this season but Everton created enough chances to have put the result beyond doubt and their failure to do so will be a concern for manager David Moyes.
The result extended their winless run to seven matches and, with just three victories in the current campaign, they remain two points above the relegation zone.
Wigan, for their part, could not be criticised for hanging on at times in the hope they would get a chance to snatch victory.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Manchester United 2 - 0 Wigan Athletic
Wayne Rooney made it a perfect day for Manchester United as Sir Alex Ferguson's side took full advantage of their title rivals' misfortunes.
United brushed aside Wigan, who self-destructed in the second half with two unnecessary red cards, but perhaps more importantly Rooney made his first appearance since the contract saga that saw the England striker threaten to leave before signing a new five-year deal.
The setbacks suffered by Arsenal and Chelsea made it imperative that United did not slip up too and they made no mistake as headers by Patrice Evra and Javier Hernandez ensured Ferguson's men second spot in the Premier League table, behind Chelsea only on goal difference.
United brushed aside Wigan, who self-destructed in the second half with two unnecessary red cards, but perhaps more importantly Rooney made his first appearance since the contract saga that saw the England striker threaten to leave before signing a new five-year deal.
The setbacks suffered by Arsenal and Chelsea made it imperative that United did not slip up too and they made no mistake as headers by Patrice Evra and Javier Hernandez ensured Ferguson's men second spot in the Premier League table, behind Chelsea only on goal difference.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
Victor Moses stepped off the bench to help secure Wigan's first win in six Premier League games and ease their relegation nerves in the process, the 19-year-old showed remarkable maturity in front of goal to steer his effort beyond West Brom goalkeeper Scott Carson and into the corner.
Moses had good cause for celebration in the 70th minute as it was his first league goal this season, although he found the target in the Carling Cup victory against Hartlepool.
It was a cool finish by the midfielder, who arrived from Crystal Palace at the end of January transfer window for £2.5 million.
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Moses had good cause for celebration in the 70th minute as it was his first league goal this season, although he found the target in the Carling Cup victory against Hartlepool.
It was a cool finish by the midfielder, who arrived from Crystal Palace at the end of January transfer window for £2.5 million.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Fulham 2 - 0 Wigan Athletic
Clint Dempsey struck twice as Fulham avoided a third successive Premier League defeat to rocket up the table.
Dempsey, paired alongside Moussa Dembele in attack, took his tally for the season to five with both goals arriving in the first half of an encounter dominated by Mark Hughes' side.
The USA international's brace saw him take centre stage at Craven Cottage, but left-back Carlos Salcido was another outstanding performer.
Dempsey, paired alongside Moussa Dembele in attack, took his tally for the season to five with both goals arriving in the first half of an encounter dominated by Mark Hughes' side.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
Wigan goalkeeper Kirkland issues quit threat
Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland says that he will quit the club in January if he continues to be left on the bench behind Oman international Ali Al-Habsi.
Kirkland, who has suffered with injury throughout his career, returned to the side against Bolton, but only because on-loan Al-Habsi was ineligible to play against his parent club. Now, the former England international is growing tired of warming the bench and is looking to force his way back into the No. 1 position.
"It's been a frustrating time for me. I will have to wait and see what happens. Ali has done really well, but I hope I can stay in,'' he told the Daily Mirror. ''I am happy here at Wigan and I have had a great time since I came. I am also happy to be fit again and I want to play now that I am.
"If I don't get too many games between now and Christmas I will have to look at the situation again." Wigan refused Steve Bruce's approach to take Kirkland to Sunderland last season, but may now be willing to let the goalkeeper depart for a fee upwards of £5 million.
via ESPN Soccernet
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Kirkland, who has suffered with injury throughout his career, returned to the side against Bolton, but only because on-loan Al-Habsi was ineligible to play against his parent club. Now, the former England international is growing tired of warming the bench and is looking to force his way back into the No. 1 position.
"It's been a frustrating time for me. I will have to wait and see what happens. Ali has done really well, but I hope I can stay in,'' he told the Daily Mirror. ''I am happy here at Wigan and I have had a great time since I came. I am also happy to be fit again and I want to play now that I am.
"If I don't get too many games between now and Christmas I will have to look at the situation again." Wigan refused Steve Bruce's approach to take Kirkland to Sunderland last season, but may now be willing to let the goalkeeper depart for a fee upwards of £5 million.
via ESPN Soccernet
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Wigan boss annoyed at international break
While teams like Arsenal and Tottenham and Liverpool are excited to see the international break give them the chance to rest tired players (Gareth Bale anyone?) and get injured players back with time to regain form, Wigan's Roberto Martinez is bemoaning the fact.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Birmingham 0 - 0 Wigan Athletic
Birmingham created a slice of club history but Cameron Jerome's failings in front of goal meant they had to settle for a goalless draw against Wigan at St Andrew's.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Wigan Athletic 0 - 2 Manchester City
Carlos Tevez inspired Manchester City to shrug off their sluggish start to the season as they beat Wigan 2-0 at the DW Stadium.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Wigan Athletic 1 - 1 Sunderland
Antolin Alcaraz's late header salvaged a point for Wigan after debutant Asamoah Gyan had opened the scoring for ten-man Sunderland at the DW Stadium.
The Wearsiders had their captain Lee Cattermole - a former Latics player - sent off in the first half but took the lead in the 66th minute when substitute Gyan converted Jordan Henderson's cross.
The hosts came away with a point though thanks to Alcaraz, whose effort three minutes from time caught Black Cats goalkeeper Simon Mignolet cold.
Scoring Summary:
Wigan:
Antolín Alcaraz (87)
Sunderland:
Asamoah Gyan (66)
The Wearsiders had their captain Lee Cattermole - a former Latics player - sent off in the first half but took the lead in the 66th minute when substitute Gyan converted Jordan Henderson's cross.
The hosts came away with a point though thanks to Alcaraz, whose effort three minutes from time caught Black Cats goalkeeper Simon Mignolet cold.
Scoring Summary:
Wigan:
Antolín Alcaraz (87)
Sunderland:
Asamoah Gyan (66)
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Tottenham Hotspurs 0 Wigan Athletic 1
Hugo Rodallega scored the winner 10 minutes from full-time after Carlo Cudicini allowed the winger's tame shot to squirm past him in what was the goalkeeper's first start since his horrific motorcycle accident.
It was a remarkable result for a Latics side who had conceded 10 goals in their opening two Premier League games and nine in the corresponding fixture last season.
It also cast doubt on Spurs boss Harry Redknapp's claim he has a squad capable of competing both domestically and in the Champions League.
Indeed, Redknapp's fears about complacency following last season's goal glut against the Latics and Wednesday night's historic European victory against Young Boys appeared to have been realised.
On a personal note, this is the squad I am supporting and does not put me in a good mood today.
It was a remarkable result for a Latics side who had conceded 10 goals in their opening two Premier League games and nine in the corresponding fixture last season.
It also cast doubt on Spurs boss Harry Redknapp's claim he has a squad capable of competing both domestically and in the Champions League.
Indeed, Redknapp's fears about complacency following last season's goal glut against the Latics and Wednesday night's historic European victory against Young Boys appeared to have been realised.
On a personal note, this is the squad I am supporting and does not put me in a good mood today.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Wigan v Chelsea
Sad, pathetic, embarassing... those are the words to describe the opening two weeks of Roberto Martinez's reign over Wigan Athletic. After giving up 4 goals in a one sided loss to newly promoted Blackpool, Wigan gave up six goals to reigning Premier league champs, Chelsea.
Goals were scored by: Florent Malouda 34', Nicolas Anelka 48', 52', Salomon Kalou 78', 90', and Yossi Benayoun 90'.
Wigan did play inspired for 30 minutes but once Malouda put that first one in, things fell apart and the next two goals were scored within 20 minutes of the first. While it can be said that losing to Chelsea is not a bad thing, being -10 in goal differntial after two weeks is going to be incredibly difficult if not impossible to overcome.
Scoring Summary
Chelsea
Florent Malouda 34'
Nicolas Anelka 48', 52'
Salomon Kalou 78', 90'
Yossi Benayoun 90'
Goals were scored by: Florent Malouda 34', Nicolas Anelka 48', 52', Salomon Kalou 78', 90', and Yossi Benayoun 90'.
Wigan did play inspired for 30 minutes but once Malouda put that first one in, things fell apart and the next two goals were scored within 20 minutes of the first. While it can be said that losing to Chelsea is not a bad thing, being -10 in goal differntial after two weeks is going to be incredibly difficult if not impossible to overcome.
Scoring Summary
Chelsea
Florent Malouda 34'
Nicolas Anelka 48', 52'
Salomon Kalou 78', 90'
Yossi Benayoun 90'
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Wigan Athletic v Blackpool
In the shocker of the day, newly promoted Blackpool completely dominted the side from Wigan securing the 3 points with a 4-0 rout. For the full match report... http://www.premierleague.com/page/MatchReports/0,,12306~52663,00.html
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