Wigan Athletic has officially announced the season-long loan of Michael Olakigbe, a young player from Brentford, as their first summer addition. After signing a temporary contract from Brentford, the winger says he was drawn to Wigan Athletic by the “sound of the project they are building.” His signing is valid until the end of the…
Maloney and co will be willing to maintain the services of Tickle Hughes, a young and solid defender at Wigan Athletic, impresses with his passing accuracy and goal-scoring ability. Tickle showcases his skills as a talented goalkeeper, attracting interest from Everton and Sunderland. Aasgaard, a fan favorite, stands out for his goal-scoring prowess, versatility, and…
After going through some difficult times recently, including an administration that lasted from July 2020 to March 2021 and being the target of a winding up petition in the summer of 2023, Wigan Athletic appears to be headed back in the right direction. The Latics were spared that fate thanks to new owner Mike Danson,…
The Rothwell family has expressed gratitude for the skilled attorney’s efforts in uniting the club under a single ownership during that period and in his subsequent efforts to help Latics establish a strong foundation for the future. Drawing on his prior experience with The Football Association and Wigan Warriors, where he was chairman from 1998…
Wigan’s reliance on youth talent paid off in a decent League One campaign, but experienced player signings are crucial for a play-off push. Darron Gibson’s unsuccessful stint with the Latics serves as a cautionary tale about the impact of experienced signings. Manager Shaun Maloney must be selective in bringing in experienced players this summer, learning…
Prior to the upcoming term, Wigan Athletic has confirmed the first three games of their preseason schedule. Additionally, fans can tuck into three mouthwatering Lancashire dishes. The first match takes place at the Wham! Stadium on Saturday, July 13 at 2:00 pm, with a two-hour halftime session against Accrington Stanley. John Doolan, a first-team coach…
Another campaign that elicited a wide spectrum of emotions was overseen by our panel of Latics experts, and ultimately turned out to be an absolute triumph. Alan Rogers: That’s all there is to it. The end of one of the most bizarre seasons in Wigan Athletic’s already bizarre history has been reached. How then do…
While he continues to plan the Wigan Athletic rebuild, Shaun Maloney has pledged that he will be a different coach for the upcoming campaign. This season, Latics more than met their seasonal objectives, guaranteeing their spot in League One by the international break in March and finishing with three victories to guarantee a 12th-place finish….
Despite all the odds, Stephen Humphrys feels that Wigan Athletic’s entire team should be “proud of what we’ve achieved” this season. The Latics finished League One in 12th place with 70 points on the pitch after beginning the season with a deficit of eight points. With everything to manage during an incredibly busy 12 months,…
Many seasoned players will depart Latics at the end of their June contracts. Details on the club’s retained list are provided below. At the end of the season, Hallam Hope, who has played for three years, Mike Fondop, who has ten goals, and Dan Gardner, who has finished his second stint with the Latics, are…