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29th September 2021 | By Rebecca Redican

Football fans breathe sigh of relief after Metrolink strike plans put on hold

Football fans have expressed relief after Unite Union suspended strike plans for Metrolink’s 300 drivers at the weekend following a “greatly improved pay offer”.   Workers were originally offered...

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10th June 2021 | By George Crafer

South Manchester group Football for Foodbanks is fighting food poverty with 6-a-side football fixtures

  A group called Football for Foodbanks is hosting 6-a side-football matches and supporting Manchester foodbanks.  The group, which caters to both men and women,...

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21st April 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Wigan win four in a row to take huge step towards safety zone

Wigan recorded a fourth League One win in a row to see off Shrewsbury and take another huge step towards safety. Leam Richardson named an...

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6th April 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Time running out for Wigan in their battle against relegation

Wigan once again fell to a narrow defeat losing 1-0 to play-off hopefuls Portsmouth on Easter Monday. Leam Richardson named an unchanged side from the...

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23rd March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Wigan fall back into relegation zone after surrendering lead at Accrington Stanley

Wigan returned to the relegation places after a 3-1 defeat to play off chasing Accrington Stanley. Wigan took the lead after 40 seconds when Dan...

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15th March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Wigan takeover confirmed: Phoenix Limited to become new owners

The news that Wigan fans have been waiting for has finally arrived, after nine months in administration a new owner has been found. Phoenix 2021...

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11th March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Two wins in a week sees Wigan out of relegation zone for the first time since Halloween

Wigan secured back to back victories with a 2-0 win at Plymouth on Tuesday evening. The Latics took the lead in the 13th minute when...

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9th March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Wigan takeover imminent as consortium from Bahrain agrees deal to buy the club

Wigan’s long running takeover saga looks to be coming to an end after it was revealed that the club’s potential new Middle Eastern owner is...

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3rd March 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Wigan hit rock bottom while Aussie investors line up takeover bid

Back-to-back defeats have left unlucky Wigan bottom of League One while speculation mounts about the future of manager Leam Richardson. The Latics were narrowly defeated...

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25th February 2021 | By Vince Hunt

Dramatic stoppage time winner sees Wigan beat Bristol Rovers

Wigan secured a dramatic 2-1 victory at The Memorial Stadium with an injury time winner from Scott Wootton. The Latics secured three vital points in...

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24th February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Dramatic stoppage time winner sees Wigan beat Bristol Rovers in 95th minute

Wigan secured a dramatic 2-1 victory at the Memorial Stadium with an injury time winner from Scott Wootton. The Latics secured three vital points in...

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21st February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Latics suffer back-to-back defeats despite encouraging display against Lincoln

Wigan slumped to consecutive home defeats after a narrow 2-1 loss to league leaders Lincoln on Saturday. Having lost 5-0 to 2nd place Hull City...

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17th February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Exclusive: Wigan in talks with potential new Middle Eastern owner for beleaguered club

The long-running Wigan Athletic takeover saga could finally be coming to an end after it was revealed that a new owner from the Middle East...

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16th February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Wigan surrender lead after floodlight fire

Unlucky Wigan slumped to a late defeat after a fire delayed their game against Oxford United for an hour at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday...

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11th February 2021 | By Daniel Hunter

Six on shortlist as search for new owners at Wigan goes on

SIX potential new owners are on the shortlist as the search continues for a way out of administration for crisis-hit Wigan Athletic. Insolvency administrators Begbies...

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3rd November 2020 | By Matthew Grayless

Solidarity: when footballers take the knee they are prepared to take the flak

Taking a knee is so much more than a simple human gesture, it is an icon of protest, the face of a social movement and a cultural revolution.  The gesture first originated in 2016, when American...

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22nd October 2020 | By Lewis Mottram

Gareth Smith aims for football success at Man Met

Gareth Smith is the Coach Education and Football Development Officer here at MMU. He is involved in almost every aspect of football at the university,...

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22nd October 2020 | By Lewis Mottram

Cost of watching football: how it’s driving fans to potential harm

With the news that football fans will not be allowed back into the grounds, the only means of watching the sport will be at home....

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6th October 2020 | By Bailey Taylor

Manchester United seal the deal on deadline day with PSG’s Edinson Cavani

Manchester United left it until the last-minute on deadline day to secure new striker Edinson Cavani. The former PSG striker has signed on the dotted line...

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6th October 2020 | By Bailey Taylor

Deadline day deal: Manchester United sign Porto’s Alex Telles in deal worth £13.5m

Manchester United have signed Porto left back, Alex Telles, on a five-year deal worth a reported £18m. This brings their total transfer spending to around...