Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

In case you missed it, Bobby Zamora auditioned for the upcoming remake of the “Everyone Was Kung-Fu Fighting” music video today in his match for Queens Park Rangers against Wigan Athletic. The problem was that Wigan’s Jordi Gomez was in … Continue reading →

Which clubs have the best attacking efficiency and best defensive resiliency in the Premier League for the 2012-13 season-to-date? On the basis of attacking efficiency, the research is measured based on the number of shots taken per goal scored. For … Continue reading →

The interesting thing about most statistics is that they often reveal remarkable facts that you otherwise wouldn’t know. At least the ones that are published do. This week, we’ve looked at the footballers who have the best win percentages for … Continue reading →

Which player has the best win percentage at every Premier League club that has played in the top flight of England from 1992-2013? Some of the findings may surprise you. Out of the 45 teams who have played in the … Continue reading →

Which club has the youngest average age in the Premier League? And vice-versa, which club has the oldest average age? The answers may surprise you. First, the club with the oldest average is the one that sits at the very … Continue reading →

Since their promotion in 2005, Wigan Athletic have survived in the Premier League by the skin of their teeth on a regular basis. From the days of Paul Jewell, through the era of Steve Bruce to the current day manager … Continue reading →

Referee Mark Halsey has been dropped from refereeing matches in the Premier League for the second week in a row. Halsey was the referee who missed Callum McManaman’s horror tackle on Newcastle United’s Massadio Haidara. After Halsey missed the controversial … Continue reading →

It was another action packed day in the Premier League with 22 goals in 8 goals for an average of 2.75 goals per match. Despite the fact that the exciting matches today were sandwiched between a boring early kick-off and … Continue reading →

Financial scholar Tom Markham has released a new academic report that zeros in on what each club’s value is in the Premier League. Not surprisingly, Manchester United sit atop the Premier League club valuation chart. But there are several surprises … Continue reading →

I didn’t get a chance to sound off on The FA’s decision yesterday to not charge Callum McManaman for his horrific foul on Newcastle United’s Massadio Haidara. The way I see it, The FA were going by the rules of … Continue reading →

With 10 matches being played over this weekend, we have plenty to talk about. 1. Despite an out of sorts number 20, Manchester United inch closer to title no. 20 What has happened to the talismanic Dutchman? Once considered as … Continue reading →

There were plenty of talking points in today’s action in the Premier League. Plus, there were a couple of surprise results. If you missed any of today’s four Premier League matches on gameweek 30, here are the highlights: Sunderland vs … Continue reading →

Roberto Martinez has defended Wigan footballer Callum McManaman for this tackle against Newcastle United’s Massadio Haidara. Here’s what Martinez said in front of the BBC Sport cameras post match: “If you see a lot of [McManaman], you’ll realize he’s not that … Continue reading →

Wigan Athletic staged a late comeback against Newcastle United Sunday, but the 2-1 victory was marred by a horror tackle committed by Callum McManaman on Newcastle United’s Massadio Haidara. Unbelievably, McManaman was not cautioned for the lunge on Haidara in … Continue reading →