Sentences with phrase «wigan side»

Bolton were in rampant mood at the weekend when smashing four goals past a Wigan side whom only five days before were beating Liverpool 1 - 0 at the DW Stadium.

You can rely on Blackpool to give it their best shot, as they always do, and they'll no doubt burst out of the traps aiming to stifle a Wigan side who are a great deal more organised.

Yes he took over a Wigan side that finished the previous season in 11th but that hides the fact that in the period before he joined the team were in free - fall.

A chance to claim what was stolen against Leeds, a win, is up for grabs for Blues tonight as they host a Wigan side short of points and short of confidence.

United went into the break 1 - 0 up with more to do to stop this Wigan side from getting back on terms and maybe causing a shock, no matter how unrealistic that actually was, anything could happen in football.

Henri Camara should come into the Wigan side, having replaced Heskey last weekend but he's never looked a goal threat in the Premier League, having previously had spells at Wolves, Southampton and West Ham.

Aiyegbani Yakubu set the ball rolling, with just 65 seconds on the clock, for Blackburn, but a spirited Wigan side went 2 - 1 up on the half - hour mark, thanks to goals from Jordi Gomez and Gary Caldwell.

After Tottenham picked up three points against Stoke, the pressure was on Arsenal to deliver the same result at home to a relegation battling Wigan side.

Santi Cazorla, Wilshere and Arteta will need to be at their dazzling best to break down a resolute Wigan side in midfield, and will have to overcome the quality of the pitch in addition to the opposition.

Surprise result of the day must go to Roberto Martinez's Wigan side who managed a fine 2 - 0 win at Villa Park with Hugo Rodallega scoring a belter and Jason Koumas putting away a second helping the Latics to a terrific away victory.

Not exact matches

The Royals are on a two - game losing streak, and only Wigan (15) have lost more league games than Brian McDermott's side (14) this season.

Norwich City defender Leon Barnett has completed a move to Championship side Wigan Athletic signing a three year deal for an undisclosed fee, Sky Sports reports.

... And Bentley might not be the only player leaving Mark Hughes» side with Derby and Wigan are engaging in a battle - Royale for want - away Robbie Savage.

Former - Wigan manager, Martinez, wishes to sign Ajax central defender Toby Alderweireld amid interest from Premier League side Norwich City.

City do have a habit of losing when Pep Guardiola dips into the squad — as well as Basel, Wigan Athletic, and Shakhtar Donetsk have beaten a rotated City side.

Wigan Athletic host Reading FC this weekend, with the away side buoyant after grabbing their first win of the season against Everton.

The 25 - year - old has signed on a three year deal from Honduran side Olimpia in his home country — the same club that once upon a time had former Wigan players Maynor Figueroa, Wilson Palacios and Hendry Thomas on its books.

Speedy in attack and sensibly when in defence, the left sided defender, who can also play at centre back, has taken part in two Premier League matches, coming on as sub against Wolves and Wigan.

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Richard Stearman has confirmed he was spat on by Wigan Athletic's Antolin Alcaraz during his side's crucial 3 - 1 win at Molineux yesterday.

Without the Ivory Coast international in their side it's fair to say that Wigan Athletic would already be relegated, such has been his effectiveness up front for the Latics.

Whilst the north London side are clearly favourites, they will be wary of what a fight they could have on their hands if they underestimate the Championship side — they need only look at their battling semi-final with Wigan last year.

It's getting embarrassing for Wigan Athletic in their FA Cup fourth round clash against Manchester United, with Bastian Schweinsteiger adding a fourth goal for Jose Mourinho's side.

This is despite the fact that Wigan chairman Dave Whelan had confirmed that Roberto Martinez had also been made an offer by the Anfield side.

Despite finishing second, they were never truly in the title race, and losing to Wigan in the FA Cup is inexcusable, given that this poor side was relegated from the Premier League just days afterwards.

After such a great start last season, Everton must now be considering the future of Roberto Martinez after a far worse second campaign under the former Wigan boss, whose side look poor defensively and lacking inspiration.

Malky Mackay's controversial reign at Championship side Wigan Athletic is now over after a 2 - 0 defeat to Derby County left them on the verge of being relegated for the second time in three years.

Brighton, who have a very winnable home game against Wigan now have a four point advantage over Newcastle, and with only four games left, maximum points really are a must as Rafa Benitez's side travel to Portman Road.

Man United host Wigan Athletic on Sunday as Jose Mourinho's side look to progress to the next round in the FA Cup.

Manchester City's chance of winning four titles evaporated following their FA Cup exit on Monday as they were being beaten by League One side, Wigan Athletic.

Southampton arrived at this stage by beating Championship side Fulham plus Watford, West Brom, and finally Wigan, of League One.

His impressive performances at Griffin Park then led to a move to fellow Championship side Wigan Athletic the following August, where he once again played under Rösler.

James left long before Mourinho's arrival and is now a member of the first - team squad at League One side Wigan Athletic.

It's the longest journey of the season for them and they will face a side who will still believe they have a chance of catching the top two Wigan and Bury.

Man City's dreams of a quadruple were ended at the DW Stadium by third tier Wigan Athletic, who added Pep Guardiola's side to their list of top flight conquests - they've already sent Wigan and West Ham out of the tournament, and have become the second team outside the top two divisions to beat three PL sides in the same FA Cup season (Millwall were the first one!)

Arsenal take on Championship side Wigan In the FA Cup semi-final clash on Saturday at Wembley and Victory for the gunners would secure a place for us in the final against either Hull City or Sheffield United who play on Sunday.

Then after their FA Cup semi-final triumph over Championship side Wigan Athletic at Wembley on Saturday, Aaron Ramsey insisted that winning the cup and finishing fourth in the Premier League would denote «one of the most successful years at Arsenal for many years».

Goals from Burke and Wildschut on either side of Mooy's strike for Huddersfield give Wigan a 2 - 1 win Continue reading →

Pre-season has not been great for United after many of their key players being absent due to participation in the European Championships and Copa America this summer — beating Wigan Athletic 2 - 0 with a youthful side, losing 4 - 1 to Borussia Dortmund in China with a side who were not as fit as the German side, the cancelled Manchester City match then the 5 - 2 demolition of Galatasaray in Sweden on Saturday.

Queens Park Rangers beat Wigan Athletic 2 - 1 in this midweek clash thanks to goals from Matt Smith and Conor Washington on either side of Omar Bogle's penalty for the visiting Latics Continue reading →

Knocked out of the FA Cup by Wigan Athletic of League One and stretched to their limits by Championship sides Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bristol City in the League Cup, the key to upsetting City's dominance, it seems, is boldness.

The Portuguese international was a menace when AVB brought his Chelsea side to Old Trafford and gave Wigan a torrid time in Man Utd's last home match.

The coach of Wigan Athletic, Gary Caldwell has been reinforcing his team by adding players that can reinforce and improve every single section of his squad from the goal - keeping department over to the offensive side.

Manchester United booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a thumping 4 - 0 victory over the Championship side Wigan Athletic and following that, they will now shift their focus to the upcoming clash against Hull City team at Old Trafford.

Wigan are a very decent side at home and Arsenal clearly needs to «turn up» to beat the home team.

Crystal Palace saw their FA Cup journey come to an end this weekend as they were eliminated by Championship side Wigan Athletic at The DW Stadium.

Wigan are 3 -1-3 on the road to sides in the lower half of the table so they are used to winning on the road, an unusual trait for an EPL struggler.

A monumental meeting at the bottom of the Premier League this Sunday sees a Wolves side without a win in eight host hapless Wigan, who are currently on run of seven straight defeats in the league.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has revealed that his side will be without seven players for his side's Barclay's Premier League

Klopp said after the match he had not decided whether to send Ojo, who has spent time out on loan with Championship sides Wolves and Wigan, away from Anfield temporarily.

The arrival of Mauricio Pochettino was marked with a clean sheet against Everton and with a crucial clash against Wigan this weekend, the Spanish boss will hope his side can build on an encouraging performance against Manchester United.