Latics Listen - Wigan Athletic Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This is Latics Listen, the official Wigan Athletic podcast.New for the 2018/19 campaign we aim to keep you up-to-date with news, views and feature on all things Latics.We'll bring you a selection of interviews, chats and highlights with your favourite Latics personnel from ex-players and managers to the current squad.We're willing to get you, the fans, involved too. If you want to feature simply email laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
The nation's 'lockdown' due to the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted lives in many different ways, but for James Moorcroft, a 27-year-old professional boxer from Hindley, it's re-alligned his focus on his sport and given him more determination than ever to overturn January's first pro defeat to Scottish fighter Martin Harkin.
Now James isn't just any boxer, he's been up close an personal with the Wigan Athletic squad in the past, with the help of another Wigan son, Lightning Lee Blundell at Blundell's Gym. Latics have trained at Blundell's Boxing Gym on a number of occasions, and in this episode, James lifts the lid on who impressed him, but we couldn't coax him into telling us which member of the team sat on a chair at the punch bag...
As well as some light-hearted Latics chat and his memories from his days as a junior member at the club, James explained that he's struck up a bond with a number of the players since training at Blundell's, including Kal Naismith, who he holds in high regard.
Setting out his aims for the year ahead, James also said it would be the dream to fight in front of a crowd at the DW Stadium during his career... who knows what might be on the horizon?
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If you'd like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world we live in, but it's safe to say there have been lots of positives among what has been and continues to be a challenging time for everyone.
A glimmer of light within the Wigan Athletic community has been the emergence of eSports Wigan Athletic, our VPG (Virtual Pro Gaming) FIFA 20 pro club, which has united a group of Latics supporters and fellow football fans, spearheaded by Latics fan and YouTuber, Louis Ellis.
Louis, or LE96z as he's know to his 111,000 subscribers, was contacted by our media team about representing the club on its first eSports voyage - so in our episode 27 of Latics Listen, he's going to explain exactly what eSports is, exactly how he helped to form our team and exactly how it's benefited a group of like-minded football fans, with a positive impact on mental health.
eSports Wigan Athletic compete in the VPG England Partnered English Premier and at the time of recording sit ninth out of 18, having won nine of their opening 21 matches. Be sure to follow the team on Twitter @eSportsWigan for all of the latest updates, with every game streamed live on Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday on the official Wigan Athletic YouTube channel.
As is now customary on our Latics Listen episodes, we also asked Louis about his favourite Latics things, which bizarrely finds us listening to a story about a hotel fire, Leighton Baines and an embarrassing Dad - yep, it's as strange as it sounds.
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If you'd like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
In our third instalment of Latics Listen during 'lockdown', Progress with Unity podcast presenter Simon Gregory picks up his 'hat-trick ball' from the Latics Listen 'studio', making his third appearance on the pod, as he tells us how grateful he's been to fellow Latics fans for their personal support during this challenging time, as well as some hurdles to overcome.
Later in the episode we find out everything about Simon's top three Latics players, managers, kits, matches and fellow supporters in our regular end of the pod segment.
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If you'd like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
Picture this, you're an avid (and relatively successful) Football Manager player (sure we can all relate to taking a team from the National League North to the Champions League final, right?) - but, one day you get the call for real (ok, virtually for real then) to become the boss for your childhood football club.
Well, that was the case for Jordan Coyle back in April when he was contacted about becoming our Football Manager 20 EFL Cup gaffer, as clubs from across the three EFL divisions helped to form a positive distraction from the challenging climate we're in, whilst supporting the life-changing work carried out by mental health charity, Mind.
Of course Jordan said yes, managing your club and doing it for a good cause, what's not to love? Well, perhaps calls for 'Coyle Out' or 'why's he bringing Garner on?' - only for Joe Garner to arrive from the bench in Jordan's first round tie against Rotherham United, subsequently bagging him a hat-trick in a 5-1 win!
Success continued into the second round with another high-scoring victory, 4-1 this time against Newport County, but Jordan's campaign was cut short in the last 16, a narrow 1-0 defeat to Swansea City.
It was well worth a catch up with Jordan to speak about his time 'in charge' of Latics, but also to see how he's been getting on and learn more about his following of Latics, something we're keen to share with YOU, our loyal supporters!
To see each episode out, we'll also be asking each supporter some 'Top Threes' - finding out about favourite players, managers, kits, matches and, with Jordan, seeing who he recommends Latics supporters should follow on Twitter.
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If you'd like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
In episode 26, Progress With Unity podcast's Simon Gregory will be collecting his hat-trick ball, as he joins Nick Taylor via video call to talk about life without live football during lockdown, the challenges he has faced on a personal level through the Coronavirus Crisis and the importance of the support received from fellow Latics fans.
We're back! Latics Latics has returned and we're kick starting the season by chatting to YOU, our loyal supporters!
A Latics supporter since the 1970s and former steward, George Chilvers was the first supporter we called via Zoom. A season card holder who goes to matches with his son Stefan and grandson Ben, George isn't just a long-serving fan of the club, but also forms a key part in bringing our history to life in full colour.
George's skill in colourising black and white images, both Latics and wider football and sport, breathes new life and character into some of our oldest documented images - a fascinating subject which can be seen in all of its glory on his Facebook page - Colourised by George - with particular focus on his Wigan Athletic images a must see.
As well as giving us an insight into his passion away from the pitch, George relays his story of supporting Latics, including how the community spirit and sense of family still captures his imagination to this day.
To see each episode out, we'll also be asking each supporter some 'Top Threes' - finding out about favourite players, managers, kits, matches and fellow supporters met through the love of Latics.
Catch this week's episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.
If you'd like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
Anthony Pilkington gets ready for a return to his old stomping ground,
U23 leading scorer Charlie Jolley on Latics’ Premier League Cup progression,
Nick Chadwick on learning from the U23s’ recent defeat to Huddersfield,
Leon Balogun visits Chorley St James’ as part of the EFL Week of Action,
And the Lilacs play us out with Vicarage Road.
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Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
It’s a packed episode this week, with…
Gary Roberts on Latics’ hat-trick of victories,
Gregor Rioch on Academy successes,
Nick Chadwick and Emeka Obi on the U23s’ win on Monday,
Wigan Athletic Community Trust’s latest award,
and Stanleys play us out with A Better Life...
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Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
Reaction straight from the Madejski with Paul Cook and Jamal Lowe,
Messages to Chey Dunkley following his injury on Wednesday night,
Analysis from Tommy Gore and Guy Clarke on a dominant victory,
FA Youth Cup quarter final previews with Peter Murphy and Harry Jolley,
Plus… a new Match Day Wrapped segment, with the Lottery Winners playing us out!
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Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
Thank you to the Lottery Winners for contributing to this episode with their track '21'. All rights to the music in this episode are reserved to the Lottery Winners.
We're back with a whistle-stop tour of the weekly goings on at Wigan Athletic and Wigan Athletic Community Trust!
Our in-depth chat with Leon Balogun reveals some interesting truths about his favourite things at Euxton… the shower facilities... plus, of course, insight into Latics' dressing room and why the on loan Brighton & Hove Albion defender believes Latics have got what it takes to face the challenge of surviving the Sky Bet Championship head on!
We've also been down to Stadium Way for one of the Community Trust's half term Soccer Schools, as U23 midfielder Scott Smith and central defender Adam Long emphasise the importance of giving back to the local community, as well as their thoughts on how things are going after Nick Chadwick's side continued their impressive 100% start to 2020.
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It's been a fascinating week or so at Wigan Athletic, with a last minute winner against Sheffield Wednesday, history repeating itself in our victory at Elland Road and new memories made, as Latics' Under 18s became to first side to reach the quarter finals of the FA Youth Cup for the club.
We also added three brand new players, with Leon Balogun, Alex Dobre and Jan Mlakar all joining the club on loan.
Get stuck into the action from the last 10 days, with our feature interview from Man of the Match at Leeds United, Cedric Kipre, before saying hello to our new loan players from Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Bournemouth.
Last, but by no means least, we head to Lancashire FA's County Ground for reaction from Wednesday night's 4-0 victory over Birmingham City in the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup, as we're joined by U18 coach Peter Murphy, defender James Carragher and midfielder Jensen Weir.
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With Jamal Lowe's 90th minute winner fresh in our minds, the goal scorer himself, the gaffer and our Latics TV duo of Tommy Gore and Guy Clarke take us through the action from the 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at the DW Stadium.
Plus, we look ahead to our return to Elland Road, reliving last season's 10-man heroics!
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It's been a landmark week for our Academy this week, with the grand opening of our new facility at Stadium Way, plus a superb 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday evening at the DW Stadium.
We get stuck into all things Academy this week, with chief executive Jonathan Jackson, Head of Academy Gregor Rioch, Head of Community Tom Flower and Latics forward Joe Gelhardt explaining the ins and outs of the new Stadium Way facility and its impact for the Academy and wider Wigan community.
Plus, we've got reaction from Wednesday's FA Youth Cup triumph with U18 coach Peter Murphy, captain Harry Jolley and second goal scorer Kyle Joseph.
And, not to forget our feature interview with recent new recruit Kieran Dowell, who spent some time chatting to Latics Listen during his visit to Stadium Way on Monday afternoon.
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Hello 2020!
We've got reaction from our 3-2 win at Birmingham City, Josh Windass on creating a winning mentality and Paul Cook on keeping the belief!
Plus, our Latics TV duo Tommy Gore and Guy Clarke dissect the action from St. Andrew's, and we re-live the FA Cup magic of 2013, as we prepare to take on Leicester City in the third round at the King Power Stadium.
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Reaction from Kal Naismith, Paul Cook and Latics TV duo Guy Clarke and Tommy Gore following Latics' 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion.
It's been a busy week on the road for Latics, and that's before we take our trip to Luton Town!
Michael Jacobs and Kal Naismith were spreading Christmas cheer at St. Oswald's School in Ashton-in-Makerfield earlier in the week, whilst defender Charlie Mulgrew helped Wigan Athletic Community Trust to re-launch their Every Player Counts programme on the EFL's Day of Disabilities.
This week, we hear from Crackers at St. Oswald's and Charlie at Wigan Youth Zone, with the pair helping to explain just how important the work of the Community Trust is, not just at this time of the year, but all year round. Steve Sharman also caught up with St. Oswald's PE Lead Helen Grindley, and eight-year-old Matthew, a MASSIVE Latics fan.
Back at base, Dujon Sterling sat down for a chat with Nick Taylor, discussing the defender's progress at Latics since joining on loan from Chelsea, with some great words to say about his skipper Samy Morsy, as well as keeping one eye on his friends back at Stamford Bridge.
And finally... we had a call from Leon Barnett on Tuesday afternoon! The popular defender, who will be at Saturday's game at Kenilworth Road, talks about his time coming through at Luton, his move to West Bromwich Albion, his Latics highlights and what he's been up to following retirement, running his own football academy and dipping his toe into media waters with local commentary for Northampton Town.
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This week on Latics Listen...
Antonee 'Jedi' Robinson on his first professional goal,
Reaction from the Den with Paul Cook,
Tuesday’s birthday boy Tommy Gore and Latics TV’s Guy Clarke,
and Charlie Mulgrew sits down for our featured interview!
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Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
Back after the international break and ready for Stoke City…
Kieffer Moore brings back momentum from his Wales heroics, we have a complete round-up from our players on their travels, Joe Gelhardt talks about his new contract, and Stoke City legend Mike Pejic gives us the inside scoop on the Potters!
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We're back with another episode and this week we're joined by a Chelsea fan... that's right, a Chelsea fan, but for good reason!
Recorded the day before Reece James' heroics in the Champions League against Ajax, we caught up with USA-based Chelsea fan and podcaster, the Byline's Alex Goldberg, to chat all things Reece, Dujon Sterling and Latics-Chelsea links!
Our feature interview with Lewis Macleod is up first, as the midfielder prepares to face his former club Brentford this weekend!
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It's the first milestone of the season, episode 10!
This week we're joined by a studio guest, sat in the presence of the captain and even out and about across Wigan with first team players at Wigan Athletic Community Trust initiatives!
We start the episode with Latics supporters Simon Gregory, host of the Progress with Unity podcast, who stopped by for a chat about the season so far, the club's progression off the pitch and some of his favourite moments as a Latics fan.
Out on the road, Chey Dunkley and Tom Pearce talk about their experience at the relaunch of Premier League Kicks at Wigan Youth Zone, with the latter providing us with an update on his recovery from a back injury.
Chief Executive Jonathan Jackson was also at the event, as was Leader of Wigan Council, David Molyneux, with the pair sharing their positivity for Latics' work in the community.
Elsewhere in Wigan, KB88 Player of the Month for October, Joe Williams and England youth international captain Joe Gelhardt attended a Premier League Primary Stars session at Orrell Holgate Primary School.
We finish back at base with the skipper, Samy Morsy, who heads us into the weekend's game against Swansea City!
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After Latics' cruel, late defeat at Derby County on Wednesday evening, Latics TV duo Guy Clarke and Tommy Gore give their analysis of a more than encouraging performance at Pride Park, whilst we also hear from the gaffer, Paul Cook and midfielder Lewis Macleod.
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Wigan Athletic manager Paul Cook, executive chairman Darren Royle and chief executive Jonathan Jackson faced questions from more than 300 Latics supporters at the 2019-20 Heineken UK Fans' Forum at the DW Stadium on Tuesday evening.
The trio covered a range of topics, including on-pitch performance, the Academy, recruitment and DW Stadium renovations, just to name a few.
“Football will be a sport where people flourish in a supportive community, where fairness is openly and transparently practised and enforced for the good of all.”
Such is the vision of football’s equality and inclusion organisation, Kick It Out.
Here at Wigan Athletic, we are Together in the fight against racism and against all forms of discrimination and intolerance.
This weekend at our game against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, we will take the time to promote our message of Equality, Diversity and Respect, alongside the great work carried out by Kick It Out.
As part of our work in the local community and wider football family, Ashley Houghton caught up with Kick It Out’s Head of Development Troy Townsend following a workshop with the first team players at Euxton on Tuesday afternoon.
Away from the training centre, captain Samy Morsy has also been promoting our inclusion work. The skipper paid a visit to Wigan Youth Zone on Monday evening to take part in a Premier League Kicks session with youngsters from Wigan Mosque. A practicing Muslim himself, Samy was delighted to be invited down to the facility by Wigan Athletic Community Trust where he met, amongst a number of participants, Aihim and Emad Sawesi who also spoke for this episode.
Lisa Nandy MP attended the session at the Youth Zone to show her continued support to the life-enhancing work of the Community Trust.
And last, but not least... Nick Taylor caught up with midfielder Joe Williams to see how the former Everton man has been settling in at Latics...
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Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
What a timely return! Anthony Pilkington came back with a bang on Tuesday night, opening his Latics account just when it was needed with his match-winning goal on his return from injury to seal the 1-0 victory over Birmingham City.
This week, we've got Latics TV duo Guy Clarke and Tommy Gore chewing the fat on the result at the DW Stadium, Anthony Pilkington himself on his triumphant return and looking ahead to Sheffield Wednesday, plus Paul Cook's reaction.
Our team have also been down to the Academy at Christopher Park, catching up with Scotland youth international striker Kyle Joseph and England youth international midfielder Jensen Weir, as well as our principle Academy partner 3P Logistics, with Managing Director and lifelong Latics fan, Ian Walker, telling us exactly why 3P Logistics are showing their support to our stars of the future.
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We're back ahead of a big double-header against Fulham and Birmingham City, chewing the fat with Chey Dunkley, Charlie Mulgrew and David Marshall, three instrumental figures in our 2-0 victory against Charlton Athletic!
David Marshall talks about THAT save to help keep Latics' clean sheet, Charlie Mulgrew tells us about the delivery for Chey's first goal against the Addicks and how he's settled in at Latics, and Dunks is the first to step up for our brand new feature 'Player Playlists', telling us what music gets him ready to take on the world!
Plus, we had a little visit from Owen Evans who updates us on how things are going on loan at Macclesfield Town in Sky Bet League Two!
It's all coming up for you on episode six of Latics Listen!
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Aaaaaand we're back! Apologies for the absence, but we had our own little Latics Listen international break recently, not to worry, we're back in business and packed full of exclusive interviews this week!
First up, Chey Dunkley chats all things Hull City, scoring his first goal in the Sky Bet Championship, Joe Gelhardt's first professional goal and Charlie Mulgrew's expert set pieces.
We've also got the man of the moment 'Joffy' discusses how things have gone since the dust settled on his equaliser against the Tigers, before the latest update from the Academy with U23 coach Nick Chadwick and striker Joe Piggott after Monday's 2-1 win against Charlton Athletic in the Professional Development League.
And finally, we check-in with Nathan Byrne to preview Saturday's visit of Charlton Athletic to the DW Stadium, with the former Addicks loan man discussing his former team mates and what he and Latics have been working on ahead of the weekend.
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After our Academy special last week, we're back in the thick of things with the first team on Latics Listen!
There were two firsts during Saturday's visit to Queens Park Rangers, with Academy graduate Callum Lang making his league debut for the club in the Sky Bet Championship and defender Cedric Kipre on target with his first goal for Latics - so we've been at Euxton to get their thoughts.
Kieffer Moore also sat down with Nick Taylor to talk through his recovery from a minor injury picked up against Middlesbrough, ahead of the visit of his former club Barnsley to the DW Stadium on Saturday.
The striker discusses his start to life at Latics, his switch from Oakwell, his Wales international call-up and the life-changing moment in February when he suffered a head injury during a League One match against Gillingham.
We're also joined by Charlie Mulgrew, who has been out and about in the local community at one of Wigan Athletic Community Trust's Soccer School and Dance Camps.
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Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com
It's a change of scenery for this week's podcast, with the Academy our base for episode three!
U23 coach Nick Chadwick and U18 coach Peter Murphy help us to understand their next fixture programme in Category Two of the Academy structure, with both of their respective teams now playing in the Professional Development League.
We also hear from Paul Cook and Nathan Byrne following Tuesday night's visit to Middlesbrough and look ahead to Saturday's game at Queens Park Rangers.
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With three games of the 2019-20 season now under our belt against Cardiff City, Preston North End and Stoke City, Latics gear up to face Leeds United at the DW Stadium... where better to take episode two of Latics Listen than back to Good Friday... need we say any more?
Hero of the day Gavin Massey and left back/left mid/left centre back, Kal Naismith re-live one of our most significant victories of recent times.
We also catch up with summer recruit Jamal Lowe in the first instalment of this season's Getting to Know You.
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The 2019-20 season has started with a bang! A 3-2 victory against Cardiff City on the opening day was followed by a week full of exciting new additions.
On the first episode of the campaign, we chat to Josh Windass ahead of our first away game of the season at Preston North End, catch up with match-winner Lee Evans and hear from new signings, Kieffer Moore, Bright Enobakhare, Tom Pearce and Charlie Mulgrew.
Counting down the top 10 moments at the DW Stadium to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of its opening in 1999, re-living some monumental matches in Latics' history.
Guy Clarke is joined by Emmerson Boyce, Paul Scharner, Nathan Ellington, Paul Jewell and Conor Sammon, as he runs us through the top 10 moments as voted by supporters on wiganathletic.com throughout the summer.
After a successful campaign in the Sky Bet Championship in 2018-19, Latics legend Tommy Gore sits down with Guy Clarke in our Latics Listen studio to reflect on the season that was, focusing on the key moments and the outstanding individuals, including an exclusive chat with captain Samy Morsy from Bank Holiday Monday's End of Season Party in the Park.
If you'd like to get involved or feature on Latics Listen, please get in touch through our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com - your comments, questions and support are much appreciated!
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With the 2018-19 season drawing to a close, we thought it imperative to catch Reece James before his loan stay at Latics comes to an end, so with that in mind, the 19-year-old sat down at the Training Centre to reflect on his first full season as a professional.
Captain for the day, Jonas Olsson, is also in reflective mood an talks in-depth about the latter stages of the campaign, whilst we get on-the-night reaction from goal scorer Charlie Jolley, captain Scott Smith and U18 coach Peter Murphy after their treble-winning heroics against Exeter City in the EFL Youth Alliance Cup on Tuesday evening.
All of that and more, as Darren Sheridan takes his spot in the Latics Rewind chair, talking all things 2000 Play-off semi-final against Millwall, who visit the DW Stadium on Sunday for the final game of this season.
If you'd like to get involved or feature on Latics Listen, please get in touch through our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com - your comments, questions and support are much appreciated!
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It was a long road for Latics from August's 3-0 victory at Stoke City to our next away win at Leeds United on Good Friday, but it was an even longer road for Latics supporter Keiran Crompton, who joined the hoards of walkers travelling from the Wigan Athletic Training Centre to Elland Road in aid of Joseph's Goal - although, Keiran's journey had a twist!
After an ill-fated Tweet ahead of our 3-0 win against Aston Villa in January, Keiran ended up doing the entire 58-mile walk BACKWARDS! So this week we find out exactly how it all panned out for this charity hero!
Skipper Samy Morsy is this week's exclusive interview from inside Euxton, whilst our record EFL appearance holder and former Birmingham City midfielder Kevin Langley, joins Guy Clarke on the phone for the latest Latics Rewind.
If you'd like to get involved or feature on Latics Listen, please get in touch through our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com - your comments, questions and support are much appreciated!
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We'd love to fill this intro with some cracking Easter puns, but it's serious business for Latics with four games to go in the Sky Bet Championship, so we'll get straight to it with news from Paul Cook ahead of Good Friday's Leeds United clash!
Our left-siders from the draw with Norwich City, Kal Naismith and Antonee Robinson, also look ahead and compliment each other on the performance against the Canaries, whilst former Latics and Rotherham United defender Ian Breckin takes to the Latics Rewind hot seat to give us his thoughts on the Sky Bet Championship survival battle between his two former clubs.
If you'd like to get involved or feature on Latics Listen, please get in touch through our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com - your comments, questions and support are much appreciated!
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We've plenty to pack into this week's 40-minute episode, with reaction from Tuesday night's Sky Bet Championship clash with Hull City from Paul Cook, Samy Morsy and Sky Sports' man in the stands, ex-Latics loanee Neil Mellor, previews for Sunday's home game against Norwich City, the Under 18s' league title win with Peter Murphy, Scott Smith and MacKenzie O'Neill and another star in our Latics Rewind hot seat in the form of Leon Barnett.
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We're preparing for a big weekend, not just on the pitch at Bristol City, but back at the DW Stadium as well!
For the second year running more than 100 people will sleep inside the concourse at the DW Stadium to help raise funds for our charity of the year, the Brick, who offer vital services to people who are homeless, in poverty of suffering from debt crisis.
For more information please visit thebrick.org.uk
With that in mind, we invited Latics season card holder Bob Allen into the studio as he prepares to take part in the sleepout and runs the rule over recent performances on the pitch, whilst Danny Fox focuses on preparations for the first team down at Bristol City.
Transporting us away from the football, Anthony Pilkington tells us exactly who he wouldn't want to be stranded with on a desert island, why golf is significantly better than fishing and the key question... will he be watching the final season of Game of Thrones.
Plus, Harry Aitkenhead from official betting partner Coral brings us the latest Championship chatter. When the fun stops, stop. Please bet responsibly, begambleaware.org
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These two weeks have been a drag, right? Well, we're back from our podcast international break and straight back in form!
Join Guy Clarke and guests for episode 31!
Michael Jacobs
Don't get in Chey's way! That's the message from Crackers after the lads trained at Blundell's Boxing Gym in Wigan during the international fixtures, plus the forward talks about 'late drama' after our Twitter thread of goals on #WorldTheatreDay.
Lee Evans
Our Wales international talks about his first senior start for the national team last week.
Christian Walton
Back between the sticks, Christian explains just how strong the goalkeeping group is and how Nick Colgan's dedication to coaching is helping everyone to improve.
Ian Kilford
Eight years a Latics midfielder, Ian Kilford is the latest star in the Latics Rewind chair, talking all things 90s and early 2000s, and his goal against Brentford in our biggest victory over the Bees in 1997 at Springfield Park.
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Bryan Griffiths, we salute you! 1990s derby day hero on not one, but two occasions, Griffiths joins us on the phone for a double-headed Latics Rewind ahead of a day which has not one, but two special 'On This Day' moments, with the former wide forward netting 29 years ago on Saturday in a 2-0 victory against the Trotters at Springfield Park.
Another man to net a derby day winner is Emile Heskey, who returns for his second appearance on Latics Listen, reflecting on our 1-0, 10-man victory against Bolton at the JJB Stadium in 2008.
Captain Samy Morsy brings us back to the present day with a strong stance on recent results and what's to come, with striker Joe Garner also looking ahead to the weekend's clash at the DW Stadium.
Plus, we're joined for the duration by Latics supporter Adam Pendlebury from the Progress With Unity podcast, whilst John Hill from official betting partner Coral brings us the latest Championship chatter.
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It's all hands to the pump at Latics right now with the second of the first team's three games in seven days coming up on Saturday away to Reading, so we're catching up with three players in the thick of all of the action, as well as a former player from Latics, Reading and next Tuesday's opposition Blackburn Rovers.
Plus, we hear from Latics supporters Darren and Evan Sephton, with the father and son duo explaining why they are fully behind the club and Wigan Athletic Community Trust being named EFL North West Community Club of the Year.
Gavin Massey & Nathan Byrne
Latics' right-siders join Guy Clarke in the studio to reflect on Derby County and look ahead to Reading and Blackburn Rovers, plus the duo take part in a quick 'higher or lower' quiz.
Lee Evans
We recap this week's trip to Derby County with the Wales international and look ahead to Saturday's visit to the Madejski Stadium.
Jason Roberts
Former Latics, Reading and Blackburn Rovers striker talks about his time with all three clubs ahead of our upcoming clashes with the Royals and Rovers.
Darren and Evan Sephton
Evan (who has dyspraxia) has been attending the Community Trust’s Every Player Counts disability sports sessions at Wigan Youth Zone for two years.
At first very shy, Evan developed his skills with the support of the Trust’s coaches and improved his personal skills too, making new friends, growing in confidence and bettering his self-esteem.
His involvement in sessions sees him represent Latics’ disability football team in the Greater Manchester Ability Counts Football League.
Every Player Counts is a programme aimed at getting more people with disabilities involved in football and sport, with coaches from the Trust working with over 600 people across the Wigan Borough since the project launched in 2016.
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With two games coming up in a short space of time, it's a Middlesbrough-Derby County double-header on this week's episode of Latics Listen!
Jamie Jones talks all about the goalkeeping group, the technology being used to constantly improve and how he's settling into life as a Championship goalkeeper, all wrapped up with a look ahead to the visit of Middlesbrough on Saturday afternoon.
We move ahead towards Derby County by taking a step back in time as Guy Clarke catches up with former Latics and Rams winger Gary Teale.
Back at Euxton, Nick Taylor sat down with Beni Baningime to get to know the Everton loanee and put the Wigan-raised midfielder to the test... with a Wiganese exam!
We're also joined on the line by Latics supporter Nick Seddon to look back across recent results and performances and ahead to a busy fixture schedule, whilst Harry Aitkenhead from official club betting partner Coral brings us the latest from across the Championship.
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So, you get the call from the manager and his staff to say you'll be travelling to Dubai during a fixture-lull, what's on your checklist? Sun cream? Money? Passport? Not if you're Michael Jacobs... who explains why he ended up taking his wife's passport to the airport last weekend instead of his own!
Our number 17 goes through your #AskCrackers questions with Ash Houghton, whilst Nick Taylor catches up with Danny Fox to talk about the more serious matter of head injuries in football after the defender's incident at Rotherham United.
We also hear from Gary Roberts for the first time on his new contract, whilst Josh Windass joins Guy Clarke in the studio for an in-depth chat and a little knowledge check on his team mates.
And we've got formidable ex-Latics and Ipswich Town defender Jason De Vos on the phone from Canada to reminisce over his time at both clubs ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash.
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A couple of days later than usual due to the first team's warm weather training trip to Dubai, Guy Clarke is joined in the Wigan studio by club legend Tommy Gore to run the rule over everything Latics as we build up towards the final third of the 2018-19 Sky Bet Championship campaign.
Close your eyes and transport yourself to sunnier climes as we receive an update from Paul Cook on the benefits of Latics' warm weather training camp in the Middle East, as well as the manager's post-match thoughts following his team's 4-3 victory against Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG in a behind closed doors friendly.
Then quickly return to the Wigan Athletic Training Centre where we caught up with Nick Powell and Kal Naismith before the team travelled out to Dubai following Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Stoke City.
And, as usual, we're joined on the phone by John Hill from our official betting partner Coral to chew the fat on the latest Championship happenings.
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It was an informative and enjoyable evening for 400 supporters at the DW Stadium on Wednesday 6 February as manager Paul Cook, executive chairman Darren Royle and chief executive Jonathan Jackson took questions from fans at the 2018-19 Heineken UK Fans’ Forum.
The event was hosted by WISH FM’s Chris Milow, who certainly had his hands full with an in form Cook on stage! The manager was questioned on the January Transfer Window, team selection, Will Grigg’s departure, Nick Powell’s contract and more as supporters had full access to ask their questions to the boss.
Equally so, executive chairman Darren Royle answered the questions of supporters about his role and the future of the club under the ownership of International Entertainment Corporation.
And chief executive Jonathan Jackson answered further questions about the club’s academy, the recent financial results and the supporter experience at the DW Stadium.
This week marks EFL Youth Development week, highlighting the hard work and dedication that goes into producing the country's young footballers and the successes and journeys they go on.
With that said, we thought it the perfect time to produce an Academy special, with Guy Clarke sitting down at Christopher Park alongside Head of Academy, Gregor Rioch, Development Squad coach Nick Chadwick and Under 18 coach Peter Murphy, discussing a wide range of topics from player development to the results out on the pitch this season for our unbeaten Under 18s and the impressive Development Squad.
The trio discuss the current batch of youth internationals, the upcoming FA Youth Cup clash with Liverpool, their own experiences as young players in the EFL and much more.
We also hear from Antonee Robinson on his return to training and his game time in a behind closed doors friendly against Fleetwood Town on Wednesday, go in-depth on his recovery process from an ankle injury and discuss his time in the EFL as a young player on loan from Everton.
And finally, we divert away from the Academy theme to catch up with Jonas Olsson in the latest Getting to Know You segment. We find out what motivates the Swedish central defender and all about his appreciation for the music of Bob Dylan, although we're promised that won't be his initiation song ahead of the weekend!
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The January transfer window has now closed and with plenty of activity coming in and going out of the club, this week's episode of Latics Listen brings everything together in one place.
We catch up with new recruits Beni Baningime, Danny Fox and Leon Clarke, plus Paul Cook discusses Will Grigg's move to Sunderland, his recruitment of the aforementioned trio and the loan moves for Leo Da Silva Lopes and James Vaughan, plus Callum Connolly's departure from his loan spell at Latics.
Latics icon Paul Scharner joins Guy Clarke on the line to take us through what it's like to move in the January transfer window, not once, but twice! The Austrian, now playing in the fifth tier in his native country, explained how he had to wait two days to go through his medical at Latics due to the excitement of moving the the Premier League increasing his blood pressure.
We also sat down with Darron Gibson to discuss recent results and performances, experienced additions over the past week and the midfielder's personal circumstances and how he's enjoying his football and life at the club.
And finally, Harry Aitkenhead from our official partners Coral brings the latest Championship chatter and odds ahead of the weekend's game against Queens Park Rangers.
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Dust off your deerstalker and settle down for another episode of Latics Listen... because this week we're joined by former Latics captain and central defensive legend turned detective inspector, Arjan De Zeeuw!
The Dutchman is the latest in a long line of former Latics stars in our Latics Rewind chair, whilst our defensive theme continues with current centre back partners Chey Dunkley and Cedric Kipre joining Guy Clarke in our Euxton studio for an extended chat about all things Latics.
Meanwhile, Kal Naismith looks ahead to Latics' trip to Nottingham Forest on Saturday and talks about his time in the team at left back in Antonee Robinson's absence through injury, and, we're joined by John Hill from official betting partners Coral for the latest odds and Championship chatter.
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We're on location at the Wigan Athletic Training Centre this week, catching up with old friends and renewed team mates Anthony Pilkington and Gary Roberts after their heroics against Aston Villa last weekend.
The pair chat about Anthony's arrival at the club, linking up for the first goal at the DW Stadium on Saturday, their time at Huddersfield Town and they go head-to-head in a quiz about each other!
Roberts' car school mate Jamie Jones sits down for an in-depth chat about his return to the team against Villa, what it's like celebrating on his own as a keeper and how he wasn't going to be fooled by Tammy Abraham.
Plus, former Latics midfielder Michael Brown is the latest star in our Latics Rewind hot seat, and John Hill from official betting partner Coral brings us the latest chatter from the Championship.
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Where do we start this week? There's been plenty going on at Wigan Athletic and we've got it all in one handy 40-minute podcast!
Latics Listen is back for the 21st time this season, with news from new signing Anthony Pilkington who tells us why he's arrived at the DW Stadium from Cardiff City.
We've also got the latest from 2017-18's double Player of the Year winner Nathan Byrne who signed a contract extension until 2021 earlier in the week, whilst Michael Jacobs tells us all about his injury and recovery process as he nears a return ahead of Latics' clash with Aston Villa on Saturday.
Paul Cook's former 'boot boy' and Latics favourite Alan Mahon is our latest star guest on Latics Rewind, whilst Head of Academy Gregor Rioch tells us all about the Under 18s' run in three different cups, and the Under 15s' upcoming Premier League Floodlit Cup matches, plus his thoughts on Academy product Callum Lang's progress at Oldham Athletic after his heroics against Fulham in the FA Cup.
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We're back! Latics Listen's Christmas break is over and our return coincides with the most wonderful time of the year... it's the FA Cup third round, so we just had to bring you a cup special to kick off 2019.
2013 FA Cup winning captain Emmerson Boyce and Man of the Match Callum McManaman relive those memorable moments across the 2013 run, with the latter also focussing on how a victory against West Bromwich Albion this season can be a catalyst in the club's Sky Bet Championship campaign.
Recently returning defender Chey Dunkley tells us about his comeback from injury and his own personal memories in the FA Cup, whilst the man who brought down Manchester City last season walks us through his famous goal in Latics' 1-0 victory at the DW Stadium last February.
We're also joined by Latics fan Jamie Keene who shares his memories of the FA Cup as a young supporters, describing what it was like to see such moments as our 3-0 win at Goodison Park, the semi-final trip to Wembley and of course the final itself, plus the following season's Europa League campaign and a second semi-final at the national stadium.
And as usual, we check in with John Hill from official club betting partner Coral to hear your best options ahead of a weekend with some guaranteed giants killings!
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It's a star-studded 19th episode of our official podcast, Latics Listen, with former club captain and Latics favourite Mario Melchiot on the phone all the way from Los Angeles, Superman himself Dan Burn looks ahead to a potential 100th league appearance for the club over the Christmas period and Gary Roberts answers your questions from Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
We also hear a snippet from Gavin Massey's interview in the official match day programme for Latics v Birmingham City, paying his thanks to the club's medical staff for the way they've helped him to return from his hamstring injury a month ahead of schedule.
John Hill from official betting partner Coral brings us the latest odds ahead of the Blues' visit to the DW Stadium and we reveal the winner of our competition with Attain Digital, with the lucky winner receiving a half season card and complimentary Rigalettos upgrade for the game against Birmingham on Saturday.
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As jam-packed episodes go, this is our busiest yet... but we promise it's worth it, with tactical insight from Callum Connolly, pre-match build-up and team news from Paul Cook, Joe Royle on his new role as director at Latics and some memories from his time as Ipswich Town manager... and that's just from inside the Wigan Athletic Training Centre!
The studio was full on Thursday afternoon as Kingdom Services (Latics' Goal of the Month sponsor and long time club partner) CEO Terry Barton is joined by colleagues Mike Fisher and former Latics captain Neill Rimmer to discuss all things Latics, from the present day and their affection for Paul Cook, dating back to Latics' non-league days.
Our Head of Digital Communications and former Wish FM commentator Ash Houghton also joined us to reminisce about his trips with Neill Rimmer on the radio, with some hilarious travel stories.
And as usual, John Hill from Coral brings you all of the latest odds ahead of the weekend... whilst we take a breather, just take a listen and enjoy!!
Of course, we all know there are in fact two Reece James, the 2015-16 and 2017-18 Sky Bet League One winning left full back, and our three-time Currys PC World Carphone Warehouse, Wigan Player of the Month, right back on loan from Chelsea.
Slightly confusing for some, but what isn't in question is the latter's impact at Latics since his arrival from Stamford Bridge this summer.
The 18-year-old, who celebrates his 19th birthday on Saturday ahead of Latics' clash with Derby County at the DW Stadium, claimed his third consecutive Player of the Month award in November, a month in which he scored his first goal, a stunning free kick against Leeds United.
We caught up with Reece in episode 17 and spoke to Latics legend and Wish FM co-commentator Tommy Gore about the full-back's exploits.
Lee Evans joined us on the phone to talk recent form, Derby County and the busy Christmas period ahead, whilst Jimmy Bullard spent some time with Guy Clarke up at the Wigan Athletic Training Centre after his visit to Euxton with Soccer AM to film You Know the FIFA Drill with Evans and Josh Windass.
Plus, John Hill from Coral joins us on the line to discuss the latest goings on in the Championship, with a look ahead to the weekend.
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Where better to hear from all three of our goal scorers against Blackburn Rovers than on the move with Latics Listen!
It's episode 16 this week and we've got Gary Roberts, James Vaughan and Callum McManaman reaction, with Latics supporters David Naylor on the line with Guy Clarke, a fully signed up member of the Gary Roberts fan club!
Latics legend and FA Cup winning captain Emmerson Boyce is the latest in the Latics Rewind chair as he remembers his first goal for the club 10 years ago today, and gives his thoughts on how the current team are getting on in the Championship.
Plus, John Hill from official betting partner Coral brings the latest odds ahead of Latics' trip to Bolton Wanderers on Saturday for a local derby!
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It might not be a break for the players over the international fixtures, but we might have squeezed a little one in to recharge the batteries! Not to fear, Latics Listen is back!
This week we Guy Clarke sat down with Gavin Massey and Will Grigg who have both recently started to hit the training pitches at Euxton in their recovery bids, whilst former captain Matt Jackson joins us on the phone to recall that fateful day in May 2005 when he and his Latics team mates overcame this weekend's opponents Reading to seal promotion to the Premier League.
Ash Houghton's interview with Executive Chairman Darren Royle helps to illustrate the club's new owners' plans for the future ahead of the first home fixture since our transition, whilst John Hill from official partners Coral joins us on the line with the latest odds ahead of the visit of the Royals this weekend.
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In an exciting week for the football club, the latest episode of your official Wigan Athletic podcast, Latics Listen, focuses on the new ownership of the club with International Entertainment Corporation CEO Melvin Yan Min Zhang, 23 years of Whelan family ownership with former Latics player and manager Roberto Martinez and the latest from Latics' flourishing Academy as Gregor Rioch fills us in on the latest professional contract news for striker Charlie Jolley and defender Emeka Obi.
Plus, Stuart Gent from our partners Attain Digital joins Guy Clarke in the studio to talk all things Latics and fill us in about Attain's charity challenge in aid of our charity of the season The Brick.
Josh Windass is the latest Latics star in the Getting to Know You hot seat and John Hill gives us the latest odds from Coral ahead of Latics' trip to Middlesbrough in the Championship.
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Dave Whelan reflects on his ownership of Wigan Athletic, looking back on purchasing the club, the rise to the Premier League, the FA Cup final and his favourite moments and personnel within the past 23 years.
David Sharpe recollects 23 years of Whelan family ownership of Wigan Athletic Football Club.
As we head into the weekend's Championship clash with Leeds United at the DW Stadium on Sunday, ex Latics and Leeds captain Stephen Warnock joins us to discuss the latest news from the division and his thoughts on our season so far, as does a more recent former player in Noel Hunt, the current player-assistant manager of his home town club Waterford FC.
We step into the dressing room with Kal Naismith and assistant manager Leam Richardson, and John Hill from official betting partner Coral brings us up to date with the latest odds from the Championship.
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Injuries, a red card, a penalty, a striker at centre back, a chaotic equaliser, a former player with the winner and one team jubilant, the other in despair, the 'Battle of Bramall Lane' had it all.
This week we have the man who masterminded Latics' survival against Sheffield United in 2007... Paul Jewell!
Latics' double-promotion winning and Premier League conquering manager lifts the lid on the build-up to the day and reflects on the achievements of his team.
Latics fan James Mitchell, who's Dad Jimmy played for Latics alongside Jewell in the 1980s, drops into the studio and provides a terrace report of the key action as-live from the Den.
And, Superman Dan Burn gives his critique of Latics' 2-1 defeat to Millwall, his Sheffield United preview and his delight at becoming a Latics centurion!
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We're back! After a week's absence for the international fixtures, Latics Listen returns with a bang and a very special guest!
Wigan Athletic and West Bromwich Albion favourite Paul Scharner joins us on the phone for Latics Rewind, whilst club captain Samy Morsy tells us more about his international duty with Egypt, qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations 2019 and how Latics are preparing for their test against the Baggies at the DW Stadium this weekend.
Keeping with the international theme, we're joined by a friend from across the pond as Sam's Army Podcast host talks United States Men's National Team and our flying left full back Antonee Robinson.
Plus, we take a step inside a Latics-Baggies household as we're joined on the phone from Spain by Latics supporter Karen and West Brom fan Simon Kendrick!
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With the international fixtures set to hit full swing over the coming days, we've taken a break from the podcast, giving you the chance to re-listen to some of our best bits so far and if you're new to Latics Listen, it's the perfect way to catch up with everything you've missed out on so far!
From Latics Open Day and the opening game of the season against Sheffield Wednesday, through to our latest Latics Rewind with Jason Roberts, here's what you've missed...
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How to make the correct impression at a new club... Jason Roberts could quite easily write the guide to it. His Latics debut on Saturday 17 January was up and running within 35 seconds against Preston North End at Deepdale, an elegant flick to turn Gary Teale's cross home in a 4-2 derby day victory... could you dream of a better start? Jason joins us on the phone from Miami this week (listen in to find out why...), re-living that moment and of course his much-loved partnership with the Duke, Nathan Ellington. Speaking of away days at Preston, Christian Walton answers some of your questions from social media, including his favourite away day (think full-length of the pitch celebrations), his best save in a Latics shirt and who his goalkeeping idol was growing up. Latics legend and summariser on Wish FM's Latics Live, Tommy Gore, joins Guy Clarke in the studio to discuss the latest results and performances, whilst we get amongst you the supporters at the DW Stadium to reflect on Tuesday night's 0-0 draw against Swansea City. If you'd like to get involved or feature on Latics Listen, please get in touch through our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com - your comments, questions and support are much appreciated!
The towering Ivorian defender answered your questions from across our social media channels in this week's Getting to Know You! Jordi Gomez joins us on the phone all the way from Cyprus, whilst Joe Garner sits down with Guy Clarke a little closer to home in the team meeting room at the Wigan Athletic Training Centre in Euxton. We also caught up with chief executive Jonathan Jackson to discuss the second year of our charity partnership with the Brick, the work on the DW Stadium pitch during the summer months and his recent visit to see Latics supporter Ian Carter in hospital this week. Jonathan and goalkeeper Christian Walton visited Ian who is making good progress after he took ill during Latics' home fixture against Rotherham United at the start of September. Our best wishes continue to go out to Ian as he begins to make his recovery. If you'd like to get involved or feature on Latics Listen, please get in touch through our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com - your comments, questions and support are much appreciated! Listen below, stream on Spotify or download our brand new podcast for free on the App Store by. We're also available on Soundcloud and Buzzsprout!
Did you question get asked? Find out who has the better beard between Crackers and Nick Powell, Michael's thoughts on his nickname and its origins and whether he'd ever consider a career across the pond. Crackers' close friend and everyone's favourite 'man on fire' Will Grigg sits down with Guy Clarke for an in-depth chat, whilst we also get some post-match analysis from captain Samy Morsy following Tuesday's 2-1 win against Hull City. All that and... we're joined in the studio by Latics fan Mike Goodman who goes over the week's events and looks ahead to Friday night's clash with Bristol City at the DW Stadium. If you'd like to get involved or feature on Latics Listen, please get in touch through our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com - your comments, questions and support are much appreciated!
Latics legend Noel Ward dropped into the studio this week to go through the latest goings on at the club with our presenter Guy Clarke, including his thoughts on his Northern Ireland countryman Will Grigg's impact during the international fixtures. Nathan Byrne is our exclusive interview as he tells us his process from double Player of the Year winner through to recovering from a frustrating summer injury in Spain, whilst James Vaughan steps up as our latest guest on Getting to Know You! If you'd like to get involved or feature on Latics Listen, please get in touch through our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com - your comments, questions and support is much appreciated!
Joining us this week on Latics Listen are full-back Antonee Robinson, Latics legend Andy Liddell, Academy manager Gregor Rioch and Chey Dunkley features this week in Getting To Know You. Antonee Robinson speaks exclusively to the podcast about how he's settled into life at Wigan Athletic following his loan switch from Everton. He also discussed how he expects the team to surprise many throughout the course of the season and touches on his hopes to represent USA going forward. Andy Liddell checks in with us ahead of the meeting of two of his former sides at the DW on Saturday. The club's all-time top league scorer tells us about the characteristics in the squad and management team that saw Latics become so successful during his time at the club plus much more. Academy manager Gregor Rioch speaks with pride upon three young Latics stars heading out on international duty over the course of the next week. He also touches on the how important it is for Latics to nurture their own talent through the academy set up at Christopher Park. Plus Chey Dunkley becomes the latest Latics star to let us know what he gets up to away from football. Standby for some other sporting interests from the centre-back, including who his favourite wrestler was growing up, in this week's Getting To Know You. All that, plus a look back to a recent Latics win over this weekend's opponents Rotherham United and much more!
This week we've got exclusive reaction to our 3-0 thumping of Stoke City with Michael Jacobs, Gavin Massey lets us into his personal life in Getting to Know You and our former, double-promotion winning midfielder Jason Jarrett shares his thoughts on the current squad and comparisons to his time at the club! Plus, we've got a studio guest! Simon Gregory from the Progress With Unity podcast chats all about the season so far and goes in-depth with Guy Clarke on all things Latics! If you'd like to get involved or feature on Latics Listen, please get in touch through our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram!
This week on Latics Listen we're talking; 40 years in the EFL, broken noses, dressing room antics, points to prove and debuts against Aston Villa... episode four has some 'different' sound bites! Josh Windass and Lee Evans bring you real-time updates from the dressing room, Will Grigg's talking musicals, animated movies and Michael Jacobs the joker, whilst club legends Tommy Gore and Noel Ward discusses our first ever match in league football 40 years ago on Sunday! So who's on this week's episode? Will Grigg Getting to Know You is back with a familiar voice and face of everyone's favourite goal scorer, but this time Will takes us into his life, his likes and dislikes, his soft spot for musicals and animated movies and how Michael Jacobs is one of the true jokers in the dressing room. Tommy Gore and Noel Ward Two of the eleven men to carry the flag into the EFL in 1978, Tommy Gore and Noel Ward reveal what it was like to turn full time, the atmosphere in the dressing room moments before our first ever league game against Hereford United and how Noel almost missed the match because of a broken nose. Josh Windass A deadline day signing from Rangers FC, Josh Windass tells us about his Latics debut against Aston Villa, the underestimated environment of Scottish football and how disappointment as a young footballer at Huddersfield Town set him up to be the player and man he is today. Lee Evans Back where he always wanted to be, Lee Evans chats to Guy Clarke about his return at Villa Park and how he's delighted to be back working for Paul Cook and his team.
It's a star-studded third episode of the official Wigan Athletic podcast, Latics Listen! Latics favourite Emile Heskey shares his tales from his time at the club ahead of Paul Cook's side's visit to Villa Park. Antonee Robinson lifts the lid on that Jedi nickname and Chey Dunkley tells us what it was like to organise a new back four, with Reece James, Cedric Kipre and Robinson all making their debuts in the 3-2 victory against Sheffield Wednesday last week. We also bring the fallout from transfer deadline day, as Callum Connolly, Josh Windass, Joe Garner and Lee Evans all arrived at the Wigan Athletic Training Centre. So who's on this week's episode? Emile Heskey A huge favourite during his time at the DW Stadium, Emile Heskey chats to Guy Clarke all the way from Dubai as he recalls his Latics and Aston Villa memories, and tells us which Premier League stadiums he always enjoyed silencing the crowd at. Heskey scored 16 times for Latics in the Premier League between 2006-2009 before his move to Villa Park. Antonee Robinson Flying full back and United States Men's National Team star Antonee 'Jedi' Robinson is the latest in the Getting to Know hot seat as we find out all about his nickname, his favourite Star Wars characters and episodes, and why he could become a maths teacher in the future! Chey Dunkley Ain't nobody... better suited to organising a brand new defence! Chey chats all about last Saturday's opening day victory over Sheffield Wednesday, which saw the defender in a back line made up of first team debutants. Transfer Deadline Day We hear exclusively from three of our four new signings, with Josh Windass arriving from Rangers FC, Joe Garner from Ipswich Town and the return of Lee Evans from Sheffield United... we also recap Callum Connolly's debut the first time round with two goals at Burton Albion in 2017!
Latics Listen is back! Following on from our popular first episode straight out of the training camp in Spain, we returned to the Wigan Athletic Training Centre to bring you episode two as Latics build up to the start of the Sky Bet Championship season against Sheffield Wednesday at the DW Stadium on Saturday. So who's on this week's episode? Chris Kirkland With 131 Premier League appearances to his name during a six-year spell at the DW Stadium, Chris Kirkland chats to Guy Clarke about his time at Wigan Athletic, his move to Hillsborough Stadium and career at Sheffield Wednesday, Latics' chances in the Championship this season, plus his inspirational battle with anxiety and depression. Chris' words carry a vitally important message, reflected in this year's EFL partnership with mental health charity, Mind. You, the supporters! More than 1,600 supporters attended the second annual #LaticsOpenDay last Thursday and we wanted to know what you thought ahead of the new season! Christian Walton An in-depth chat with returning goalkeeper Christian Walton, who sets out his aims for the 2018-19 campaign, reflects on a record-breaking 2017-18 and sets out his plans for his career ahead. Callum McManaman Getting to Know returns (much like the man who features) as Callum McManaman lifts the lid on his boyhood idol, favourite sport other than football, biggest influence on his career and how celebrating his first Latics goal with his friends is right up their with his favourite football memories.
This is Latics Listen the official Wigan Athletic podcast. Welcome to this our debut episode ahead of the 2018/19 season. Hear exclusively from manager Paul Cook on new signing Callum McManaman following his return to Latics on a permanent deal from Sunderland. We also delve deeper into the squad's pre-season training camp at the La Cala Golf Resort & Spa in Spain. New signing Kal Naismith takes part in Getting To Know You, Ian Walker of 3P Logistics speaks about his connections as both a fan and supporter in Tics Talk. Plus Latics Rewind sees us catch up with a former club favourite in Lee McCulloch ahead of the final pre-season outing at Ibrox against Rangers. If you want to get involved, or have any feedback for us to take on board you can contact us via laticslisten@wiganathletic.com.