People on here seem scared of Wigan..... I dont know why they are going to be a giant flop this season. I wouldnt be surprised to see them in a relagation battle again.
People on here seem scared of Wigan..... I dont know why they are going to be a giant flop this season. I wouldnt be surprised to see them in a relagation battle again.
Results mean nothing but performances have been woeful. We lack any physical presence in midfield or up front. Our defence looks shaky down the sides and our goalkeeper is not commanding enough. We lack depth in the squad and this is all just 5 days before our opening game. I think many fans have forgot how close we were to relegation last season and things need to improve drastically to escape another season of failure
Exactly pre season means absolute fuck all, we finished 8th one year under MA when we had a dreadful pre season.
First 10 games in the league then you see a patern emerge, people need to chill the fuck out on here and stop panicking over nothing.
Their are still attacking players on the radar that deals are being worked on so no need to panic.
Did you think they would get relegated from the championship this time last season? I know i never i thought they would be up near the top. They are a team with no history, no support, the main sport is rugby they have had their 5 minutes of fame now its time for their decline. They will be no where near the top at the end of the season
Players don't put in the same for friendlies as they do when points are on offer. Even if the manager demands it, even if that player is really keen, friendlies just dont get the output a league game gets. I still wouldnt worry.
All true and are piss poor supported however a side with a spine of
O'Donnell - One of the best keepers in the league last season players player and supporters player of the year Walsall last season
Reece James - Injuries have not helped but was regarded at Manure
Chris McCann - Stand out performer for Wigan before injuries interrupted game time , class act in this division
Don Cowie - Excellent for this divison, proven championship player with experience with Cardiff City
Michael Jacobs - A class performer in League One whilst at Wolves can operate on either flank and score goals
Also Huws is a good player as is Max Power who is making the step up.
A host of strikers at their disposal in this league consisting of -
Will Grigg proven 20 goal a season striker
Craig Davies
Grant Holt
Billy McKay
Their is no reason for them not to be in the automatics / play offs, depending on if Caldwell gets it right.
However, I am not concerned about Wigan more about ourselves, and id rather play them on the first day when their is no form.
Will judge it after 5 league games. However, only scoring 2 goals in 5 games, friendly or otherwise, is a concern. Time will tell
I think the 'not having played at the Ricoh in pre season' is a very significant point.
When was the last time we played a home friendly?
You're right, and losing against Wigan would be no crying shame. However losing 3/4 games in a row because of a weak squad is something we could struggle to come back from, and something sadly, that could happen. Need a win on the board early but the faith has to be there!
