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I said I would comment win, lose or draw and I will. My game isn't to gloat either and its a one off post. The way we play at home was exactly on show last night ...it fucking infuriates most of us but we sit back , allow the opposition uncontested ball and say what you got ? Well the answer will not be popular with you but it's very little. Your play is excellent and very tidy to watch but it is hurting nobody and honestly I thought we had better chances in a 5 minute spell than you had all night. Ridiculous decision to take that lad off who looked excellent. Can you go up ?...ofcourse you can but you need to sharpen up and go for the throat with a bit of urgency and you'll be reet, but fanny around with all the possession and it only takes 1 mistake and, well you know. We have nothing to play for and could be stuck in this piss poor league for years so may not play you again for years but when we meet again I'll have a catch up in the run up to it ( that's if I'm still drawing breath ). Good luck and bon voyage.

Head now above parapet. Was just waiting to get your collapse at Blackpool out the way first before I posted, as I said I would in the run up to the match. On the match, fuck me not a clue. We are up and down like a yo-yo great one minute and crap the next. Mostly our possession is high but it seems to consist of piss farting about with it across the back four and isn't pleasing on the eye. You lot, consistent mostly but nerves might play a part as we approach the business end of the season where no fuckin point is easy won. I really do think it can go either way and I know that sounds like a cop out but it could come down to one mistake. You will probably go up ( just ) but honestly believe we will edge this ( also just ) but wouldn't be surprised by any result. Pitch is ok. So to sum up, get your collective nerves jangling and I hope that transfers to your players on the night but and more importantly I hope everyone returns home safely with no mishaps etc because at the end of the day its blokes kicking a bag of fucking wind about and nobody outside South Lancashire gives a shit about either of us. Whatever happens I will share my thoughts on proceedings after the event ...win, lose or draw.

Wasn't going to post on here till the end of February but I'll make 1 today for obvious reasons. Rivalry means nowt for this lad now and I wish him a safe journey . God bless pal from a Wigan fan.

Can't argue with any of that...something else springs in my mind too. Very important week for both our managers...on one hand you have Evatt who has to instill in his players that Saturday has gone and one bad result doesn't make them a bad team. On the other hand Maloney has to instill in his players that Saturday has gone and one good result doesn't make them unbeatable. Like last week only 3 points up for grabs but its how both sides react will define our immediate futures.

Those amongst us who have been watching years know top 2 is stretching it. Survival was our initial aim but after seeing our games upto now even older sceptical fans like me are starting to think a lower end play off berth could be doable...ofcourse you're right regarding squad depth , I have these concerns when I look at the bench. Its a strange league upto now though where every bugger looks beatable...take Posh for example ripping it up then lose at Northampton ( who weren't half bad at our place to be honest ) and Barnsley have caved in . Oxford look decent, Derby spluttering but will come good eventually. Still think you lot will finish top 2 and I'd take 6th now for us. Anybody driving to Burton careful you don't turn south on the M6 at Stoke as I did 2 years ago...adds 27 miles onto journey going down to Stafford and doubling back.

First off I'm not here to gloat but I said I'd post one win or lose. What a strange day where you had loads of possession but did little with it. You are loads better than that though and I believe you will go up but I remain optimistic we can make the play offs. Our young lads stepped up big time and in a game of fine margins did things correctly. Thought we may miss Morrison but Watts played well as did young Hughes. Our two young lads in midfield were excellent. It was just one of them days where nowt went right for you but I've no doubt you'll bounce back after today. Like I said I'm not here to take the piss so ill sling my hook.

Now I've looked SWOT up I'll give it a go... Young Goalie Tickle...Good lad but seems a bit iffy on crosses. Back 4 good ball players all...Clare on right comfortable and will try to get forward as will Pearce who will whip crosses in at every opportunity ( just hope he gets some ) 2 lads at back Hughes and Morrison have big futures in front of them. Midfield...I expect Smith ( who is a sublime talent ) and Adeeko ( who is also very good but prone to a loss of concentration )to start in the middle with Callam Mac on the left ( past his best unfortunately ) and big Humphrys on the right who will do a couple of step overs to get on his left peg and whip a shot in. He won't pass so expect said shots. Lang will play behind Wyke and is tricky but flatters to deceive at times. Big Charlie will lead the line and will do it well but needs help of Lang . Reet, that's my last post on here until post match when I will make 1 more. I won't hide if beaten and won't crow if we win...I will tell it like I see it no matter what happens.

Am I my brothers keeper ?

Funny how perspective goes hand in hand with expectation. Almost diametrically opposed. When I was growing up we had literally fuck all with little expectation but everything in perspective concentrating on things that matter. As expectation rising perspective goes out the window . Is that progress ?

Why this need to hate anybody ?... support your club yes, spend ridiculous amounts following a dream yes, kick the fucking dog when you lose yes, but why does hate come into anything that just doesn't matter... I reserve my hatred for things that deserve it ...everytime I drive near Derian House my blood runs cold with the sadness that fills that place and that disease that makes it necessary...now I hate that bastard with a passion and it cares little for what colour football shirt you buy.

Unfortunately my friend us tin pots keep climbing back out of the box...on this match I'm kind of being pragmatic. I've been upto your place and seen us win a few and lose a few but my biggest fear is this match is a bit too soon for a collection of young lads. Dont get me wrong they have the talent just not a lot of experience. In our favour is that I keep hearing the word anxious not least about the result 2 years ago..." anxious to right the the wrongs " etc.... Anxiety is good to hear and maybe a weapon. My expectation is low for the reasons stated but hope springs eternal that your trepidation stops you performing to your best. I do believe you have more riding on this than us as we are just dusting ourselves down again and starting a new chapter. You are looking at promotion, we at clawing this deficit back and survival . Should be clearer tomorrow afternoon one way or tuther.

The style is different. We try to play the ball on the floor and out from the back which makes Dions absence important as what I've seen of him he harries the defence. Like I said previously for the first time in years we have no shithouse player ( and I don't mean James McClean) so that worries me a bit. Our young lads seem really good players but just hope they don't wilt under pressure but will play around you if you stand off. Played Carlisle off the park last night for a hour but made a bad mistake and got punished, which is sometimes how it goes when you're still learning your trade. We will miss Aasgaard. Overall it will be close but you are playing well but if you don't score early doors it could get interesting. Depends who turns up on the day, could be you , could be us, could be both, could be neither. 1-1

Don't know any Tics who think we'll walk the league so presume they are winding you up, and succeeding. On tonight sounds routine for you lot and expected but for us we really need to put teams away after being so much on top...64% possession means fuck all when you miss chances. On to Saturday and I make you favourites but we could shock you...would take a draw now.

2 seasons.

Hello lad...actually I'm trying not to look past tonight first...I know nowt about Carlisle or how good they are but don't think they'll roll over so could be dangerous to underestimate. Dont think Fleetwood should offer much resistance but you just never know.

I kind of disagree...im happy defensively with good lads there. Our weakness lies in midfield where although we have ball players for the 1st time in ages have no shithouse. This young Smith from Arsenal is a lovely player but i fear a good kick up the arris early doors might curtail his afternoon.

I, like the majority of us am coming up on Saturday just happy to have a team to follow after the shysters that owned us buggered off. It will be difficult ofcourse but I'm thinking any pressure going could be on you as favourites...we have loads of young lads who look quite good and try to play the right way. Its a big test no doubt but so was Derby so not insurmountable. The league itself looks winnable for someone like yourselves who can string a run together but there lies the danger of games where expectations run too far ahead. Take Northampton last Saturday who we down here all thought would be banjo'd sharpish but in reality played very well and were tricky. I'll skip all the good luck bollocks for the rest of the season but would expect you to take one of the top 2 slots and hope we can make the playoffs. Injuries and squad depth may play a part in any of this so who knows. Si thi Setdy.

Never said I didn't just never fell out with anybody so yes, you are making things up. Really am off now so won't be making any more inconvenience for you.

Anyroad, ill leave you to it now. See you in a few seasons.

Oh dear...another one making things up.

Be in no doubt I deplore all violence in all its forms. I'm also not keen on folk making things up as well especially when they are old enough to know better. Now what about the match ?

Anyway leaving the old green street wannabees where they belong back to the match. One thing that I did notice 2nd half was how much you fanny about with the ball in areas that isn't going to harm the opposition. By this time nerves had got the better of us and with a bit more application you could have won....but you mostly seemed happy with a point which I suppose is a compliment. I was surprised McClean wasn't sent off and the excuse thar he was getting racist abuse doesn't cut it with me because as a pro he should rise above this kind of stuff however unpleasant.

If making things up make you feel better then go for it....apparently bunch of Bolton chased down the canal and over the bridge by some Wigan youngsters. But let's go with your fairy tale eh ?

Reet, here goes from a Wigan perspective ( well mine anyroad ). You were all over the place first 35 or so and looked nervous and we should have been out of sight. But we weren't and second half you improved no end to deservedly equalise. Fair result and not the end of the world as we are still on track and you can finally get the flip-flops out and start planning your hols in Skeggy.

I don't think it matters how you play as long as we perform well, we win. The only scenario that you'll like is #2 Don't get me wrong this could happen but the stars will have to line up and basic odds mean it probably won't. There's a reason why we have won 24 and only lost 6. We find a way. Somebody mentioned nerves and this could be key as all the nerves are on us irrelevant of who we play this close to the finishing line. There's another thing also...I pray to God McClean doesn't come out doing his Vladimir the Impaler impression and gets sent off. Early doors is very important because if you hold out for first 10 you're at base camp. Either way ( if permitted ) I will come on here with my honest assessment of the match, defeat for us included. Anyway, excuse me guys as we have 3 points to contest and a few swift madri.