The Wigan Farewell Thread.

Rather a phone than this, I'd have to change seats.

Barb Dwyer wrote:Could have been worse, could have been watching Eastenders. 

Judging by people standing up and talking to each other is it not half time?

Let's be honest, this is Wigan, everyone goes home at half time because they are that shit!

I once was asked by neighbour  if I wanted to go and watch  Wigan v Arsenal game free of charge, lift there and back, free Dinner a few Pints all free.

I politely declined as I had to take The Mother Law Shopping.

What a Bastard, they only lost 4-1 

Banks of the Croal wrote:I once was asked by neighbour  if I wanted to go and watch  Wigan v Arsenal game free of charge, lift there and back, free Dinner a few Pints all free.

I politely declined as I had to take The Mother Law Shopping.

What a Bastard, they only lost 4-1 

Bye Dave!!!


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31711123

So he steps down and puts his 23 year old grandson in charge, does he....?

Hmm...........

"Can I sign some players please, Grandad?"

"Ney lad, don't worry about stuff like that. I've told you before, Grandad handles that sort of stuff. Now eat your Sugar Puffs then you can go and play with your X-Box thingy. Good lad."

"Ok Grandad. I love you. Tell me about your leg again......"

"Well......it was the day of the Cup Final......."

Breadman wrote:So he steps down and puts his 23 year old grandson in charge,

Rats and sinking ships???

Aside from the recent controversy Whelan's been an excellent chairman, I'd have loved him at Bolton and if I was a Wigan fan I'd be very worried about the future of the club.

Happy retirement Dave!

TBH I'd much prefer Gartside than Whelan and that's saying something!
And don't ask me to explain why please.

Soul Kitchen wrote:TBH I'd much prefer Gartside than Whelan and that's saying something!

How come?

Whelan has been a far better Chairman than Gartside, only a fool would say otherwise.

We're God knows how many million in debt, I'd be surprised if Wigan weren't one of the richest clubs outside the Prem considering all the players they've sold.

Natasha Whittam wrote:Whelan has been a far better Chairman than Gartside, only a fool would say otherwise.

Agreed but I'm sure Soul Kitchen has some very good reasons.

bwfc1874 wrote:

Natasha Whittam wrote:Whelan has been a far better Chairman than Gartside, only a fool would say otherwise.

Agreed but I'm sure Soul Kitchen has some very good reasons.

Yes you are right once again.
If only you knew now what you'll l know in 30 years time!

Soul Kitchen wrote:

bwfc1874 wrote:

Natasha Whittam wrote:Whelan has been a far better Chairman than Gartside, only a fool would say otherwise.

Agreed but I'm sure Soul Kitchen has some very good reasons.

Yes you are right once again.
If only you knew now what you'll l know in 30 years time!

Cryptic

bwfc1874 wrote:

Natasha Whittam wrote:Whelan has been a far better Chairman than Gartside, only a fool would say otherwise.

Agreed but I'm sure Soul Kitchen has some very good reasons.

A glowing endorsement for Mr Whelan from a tranny and a druggy.  I'll bet he's overwhelmed by that!!!!

Soul Kitchen wrote:

bwfc1874 wrote:

Natasha Whittam wrote:Whelan has been a far better Chairman than Gartside, only a fool would say otherwise.

Agreed but I'm sure Soul Kitchen has some very good reasons.

Yes you are right once again.
If only you knew now what you'll l know in 30 years time!

Soul Kitchen wrote:A glowing endorsement for Mr Whelan from a tranny and a druggy.  I'll bet he's overwhelmed by that!!!!

Are you going to keep replying until you hit on something funny? I'm looking forward to your third attempt but let's cap it at 10 we don't want to be here all night.

Lets hope that Norwich give them a right good thrashing tomorrow.

Norwich 0-1 Wigan

A lot of people say this is the kind of thing that's brilliant about the Championship. Anybody can beat anybody and all that. Maybe I'm just being bitter about Wigan winning or the fact that we've always been predictably mediocre as a Championship side, but I find it unsettling to see teams thrashing the "top" clubs one week, and losing at home to relegation fodder the next. How exactly do you account for it without using clichés like "it's all about guts and determination and wanting it more on the night"?

Norwich at Carrow Road is no gimme. We played them at their place on a Friday night and they tonked us. I thought Norwich would comfortably beat them tbh. It just shows how little I know about football.