Q&A With Two Wigan Athletic Supporters

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And now for the answers provided by Adam:

How long have you supported Wigan Athletic?

35 years.

Where did you finish last season?

20th.

What do you think of your manager?

Exceptional. The job he did in administration, keeping us in League One and putting together a challenging squad for this season is nothing short of outstanding.

What are your hopes and expectations for the 2021/22 season?

At the start of the season, I ‘hoped’ for top 6 but ‘expected’ top half. This was because we had to completely rebuild in the summer. Now I ‘hope’ for promotion and ‘expect’ top 6.

One(s) to watch?

James McClean – Playing below his level Tom Naylor – Tidy midfielder Callum Lang – ‘One of our own’ breath-taking forward play from the academy graduate.

Which teams do you think will finish in the top six in League One?

Wigan, Sunderland, Wycombe, Rotherham, Oxford and Ipswich.

Which teams do you think will finish in the bottom four in League One?

Crewe, Cambridge, Gillingham and Morecambe.

What are your thoughts on Lincoln City?

Best side we played in 2020/21. Bit of a play-off hangover I suspect, but I am sure they will be pushing for the top 6 again. Very good young manager who plays nice football.

What do you think the score will be?

2-0 to Wigan.

Random fact about your Club?

Wigan have the record attendance between 2 non-league sides outside of Wembley. Over 27000 at Springfield Park in a 2nd round FA Cup game v Hereford in the 1950s.

If you could steal one Lincoln City player for your own team, who would it be and why?

Scully. Really good goal-scoring record for such a young player.

What are your proudest and most embarrassing moments as a Wigan Athletic supporter?

Proudest – FA Cup win 2013, the first game in the Premier League v champions Chelsea in 2005.

The most embarrassing has to be conceding 8 second-half goals to Spurs in a 9-1 defeat.

Who would you say is your most underrated player?

Tom Naylor.

Do you have a Supporters Trust and what role do they play at the Club?

Supporters club – Played a huge part in helping to save the club. Voice of the fans and run away coaches.

Which was your favourite match involving Wigan Athletic?

Wigan 3-2 West Ham. 2-0 down at half time and relegated, we came back in the second half, relegated West Ham and eventually survived.

Do you have a Former Players Association at Wigan Athletic?

Not formally but there is a Facebook memories site and there are reunion matches/dinners. Best of luck for the season from the ‘Newcastle of League 1!’

Have a go at our Lincoln City versus Wigan Athletic Quizzes, published last season (they were all correct at the time they were published):

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