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Send us a textPompey ReactionGoalsTirednessDisappointmentMotMShrewsbury PreviewView From The Home EndRef WatchPrevious & FormPredictionsThe final game of the season is upon us, we're as good as promoted, one point will make it mathematically certain, three points guarantees the title, in true Latics style we are taking it to the wire.What a season it has been, full of highs, from the preseason influx of quality players, the performances, away wins, Talal going out and meeting the supporters and the general positivity around the place, this has most definitely been one to remember.One last push, one last occasion to get behind the lads and give them our support, together we can achieve our goals and make those early season dreams a reality.Up the tics!Contact PWU Podcast Tweet us @PWUPodcast or @WorthingtonBaz email barryworthington@hotmail.com Catch us at the game Editor & Producer - Barry Worthington©Progress With Unity Podcast

Send us a textHenri Van Geffen Presents:Saturday Night - Live From The Latics Supporters ClubTendayi Darikwa & Callum LangTalal Al Hammad & Mal BranniganLeam RichardsonFollowing the Plymouth game on Saturday there was a celebration event in the Latics supporters club, a podcast special with very special guests took place, much fun was had and there was plenty merriment, but the show was stolen by youngster Henri Van Geffen who melted Leam's heart with his charm, Leam invited Henri to join him on the stage where the two chatted, mainly about Henri's favourite player, Callum Lang.The PWU Podcast are proud to announce that we have managed to secure Henri's services to present this special edition of the Latics podcast, which he does in his own inimitable way.We entrust that you will enjoy Henri's performance as presenter as much as the content from our esteemed guests.Up the tics!Contact PWU Podcast Tweet us @PWUPodcast or @WorthingtonBaz email barryworthington@hotmail.com Catch us

Send us a textPlymouth ReactionGoalsChancesRefOne Point To GoMotMPortsmouth PreviewView From The Home EndRef WatchPrevious & FormPredictionsThe last home game of the season, hoping for a grand finale to a glorious campaign, but we are Wigan Athletic and we just love to do things a little differently, none of the easy stuff here.A draw against Plymouth was perhaps always on the cards, carrying rubber stamping of promotion over to Tuesday evening down on the South Coast at Portsmouth, we do have a few connections with them after all.We did have opportunities to get it sealed, but a great save, a wayward finish, a bobble of the ball and a referee not prepared to make a decision all contrived to leave us waiting another four days at least.So off down south on Tuesday, Jack Whatmough, Tom Naylor and manager Leam Richardson all returning to their old stomping ground, what a place to not only gain promotion, a draw would be enough, but also potentially win the title if we Sunderland do us a favour, yeah I know,

Send us a textIpswich ReactionWill Keane On FireA point is a pointGoalsMotMThanks to Oxford and BurtonPlymouth PreviewView From The Away EndRef WatchPreviousPredictionsLast home game of the season on Saturday, and what a season it's been, quite emotional when you think about our journey over the past 12 months, a great deal to be proud of and the Latics spirit really showing through.We had a tough encounter at Ipswich on Tuesday, but came through relatively unscathed, a point is a point and puts us on the verge of completing our objective of winning promotion, we are very much in the driving seat, a win on Saturday will seal it.Hopefully we are set for a great occasion as we entertain Plymouth at the DW Stadium, a bumper crowd and a bubbling atmosphere, I can't wait to get down there and cheer the lads on, let's enjoy the day and make the most of it.Up the tics!Contact PWU Podcast Tweet us @PWUPodcast or @WorthingtonBaz email barryworthington@hotmail.com Catch us at the game Editor & Pro

Send us a textCambridgeChangesGoalsChancesPerformancesMotMMK Dons & RotherhamIpswich PreviewView From The Home EndRef Watch PreviousPredictionsLeague One FixturesWell, that wasn't what the doctor ordered, League One continually throws up surprises, both ourselves and MK Dons falling to defeat whilst out of form Rotherham grind out a result. This is going to the wire isn't it. We were well out of sorts but credit must go to Cambridge who looked very capable and caused us lot's of problems. Four games to go, top of the league by four points and a game in hand on one of the two teams that can catch us, I'd have taken that three weeks ago let alone the start of the season, we've been magnificent throughout the course of this campaign, now we just need to hold our nerve and get the job done.Ipswich away on Tuesday, a great insight into the Tractor Boys from our guest, Richard Moss in the 'View From The Home End', all I can say is bring it on, a win for us and defeat for MK Do

Send us a textBurton Reaction20 mile DetoursUnder The Bar ClearancesChancesTalal In The Away EndMotMCambridge PreviewView From The Away EndRef WatchForm & PreviousPredictionsWe keep marching on,  a hard fought point at Burton keeps us within touching distance of promotion, earned by an absolute breathtaking last minute clearance from Kell Watts, simply sensational.Cambridge United at the DW on Easter Saturday, Sky TV cameras will be at the game, the penultimate home game, this season has flown by.We have Cambridge fan Tom Walker from the Under The Abbey podcast previewing the game and pick out his players to watch, Tom will be stopping over at the Premier Inn in town and sampling the delights of a Saturday night out in Wigan, lets hope he knows what he is letting himself in for.Two wins from promotion? I would think so, we could have it all wrapped up by the time Plymouth are here next weekend.Up The Tics!Contact PWU Podcast Tweet us @PWUPodcast or @WorthingtonBaz email barryworthington@hotmail.com Catc

Send us a textLincoln ReactionTop Of The LeagueGoalsFan ZoneRefMotMBurton PreviewTom NaylorRef Watch Previous and Form PredictionsWhat a wonderful day out at Lincoln, great occasion and a fantastic three points, the lads played superbly well, Langy at his best and a top atmosphere in the stadium.With the way the results went on Saturday the Latics are on the verge of securing promotion and it would take an almighty crash for us to miss out, Burton away on Tuesday and a win there will leave us with one foot in the Championship.Tom Naylor is returning to one of his former clubs and he has a message for the Burton fans and hopefully we see him celebrating with his hands cupped behind his ears, if you know, you know.Will Keane is now looking good to finish the season with a shout at claiming the League One Golden Boot, just one off top spot with six games to go. That would be a great achievement for Latics number 10 and a testament to the coaching staff at the club.Up The Tics! Contact PWU Podcast Tweet us @PWUP

Send us a textAccrington ReactionGoalsGoaliesMotMInjuries UpdatesLincoln PreviewView From The Home EndRef WatchPrevious and FormPredictionsLeague One Weekend FixturesBack on track on Tuesday with a good win over a decent Accrington side, the Latics, after initially looking nervous, were settled by Joe Bennett's excellent free kick , Josh Magennis and Will Keane also got themselves on the score sheet as we finished the game quite comfortably in the end.Bad news coming out of the club regarding Curtis Tilt, out for the season with a hamstring injury, but the big guy has taken to twitter saying he intends to join the fans on the terraces in the away end over the coming three weeks.Seven games remaining, three more wins and a draw would probably be enough to not only gain promotion but also claim the title, hopefully we can have it all sewn up ahead of the final day outing to Shrewsbury and turn that end of season game into a party.Up the tics! Contact PWU Podcast Tweet us @PWUPodcast or @WorthingtonBaz em

Send us a textBolton ReactionJames McCleanGoalsInjuriesIdiot Opposition ManagerMotMAccrington PreviewView From The Away End Ref WatchFormPredictionsLeague One FixturesHopefully that's them done with for a few years, toxic fan base, bonehead manager and to be honest, quite a poor side. How we didn't press home and have the game done and dusted by half-time is beyond me, but this is football and these things happen, we move on to Tuesday.Unfortunately it looks like we could be without two of our big performers with Jimmy McClean and Curtis Tilt having to leave the pitch with what appeared bad injuries, McClean left the stadium on crutches after twisting his knee in a challenge for the ball, whilst Tilty looks like he suffered either a hamstring or a thigh strain.Of the two Tilt will be the easier to replace with options of going to a four and bringing in Bennett or Pearce, with Kell Watts coming in, or staying with a three, again Watts coming in.For McClean we do have good replacements but as we know

Send us a textInternationalsKeano & Jimmy MacJosh MagennisTom Naylor InterviewCareerBurtonStatistically SpeakingWe Are Going UpBolton PreviewView From The Away End with Ian CromptonRef WatchPrevious & FormPredictionsLeague One FixturesWe are joined on this week's podcast by many fans favourite for the POTS, Latics number 4, Tom Naylor.Tom chats with us about his career, his move to the Latics and the importance of stats when keeping on top of performances.We look ahead to Saturday's game with Bolton at the DW Stadium, Bolton fan Ian Crompton, joins us for the preview and talks bullishly bout this sides prospects in the game. We finish off with a look at the weekend fixtures.Contact PWU Podcast Tweet us @PWUPodcast or @WorthingtonBaz email barryworthington@hotmail.com Catch us at the game Editor & Producer - Barry Worthington©Progress With Unity Podcast

Send us a textDubaiHot WorkRecuperationRevitalisationInternationalsRep IrelandNorthern IrelandJosh Magennis - James McClean - Will KeanePWU Player of the Season LaunchFans CompilationPanel CitationSo who is your choice as Wigan Athletic player if the 2022 season? Personally I feel that this season is one of the most difficult that there has been to single out just one player, such has been the level of consistency across the whole of the squad. There is also the question of what criteria to use to help you make that choice. Some people argue that goals win you games and look to the leading goal scorers from the squad, but there are also players who score the big goals, the ones that win you games, think Curtis Tilt at Fleetwood, James McClean at Oxford, Callum Lang at Plymouth, Stevie Humphrys at Morecambe and of course Will Keane at home to Rotherham. Others look to the defence, ‘success is built from the back’ is a term often used in football and we have had some excellent performances across the back line

Send us a textPromotion Contenders PlymouthFixturesFormDoctor TobinSeason So FarTwo Games A Week Physical TollRest & Recuperation  Jordan CousinsGetting Past Your Own BarriersCharlie Wyke UpdateDubai or PontinsPromotionWeekend FixturesWigan Athletic club doctor, Jonathan Tobin, joins us on this midweek podcast special. A very engaging and entertaining guest, the Doc gives a great insight to the 2021/22 season at the club.The Doc talks us through his expectations at the start of this campaign and how he realised early on that we had something special. We look back at the past nine weeks and the toll that it has taken on the players without them having any recovery time between games, quite obvious that JT is impressed with the mental attitude and drive of the squad to keep going and churning out results. Doctor Tobin gives us updates on both Jordan Cousins and Charlie Wyke who have been out long term and we take a look at the League One weekend fixtures, to finish off Doc is asked for his player of the sea

Send us a textMorecambe ReactionFour GoalsPenalty DecisionsKeano on Nicking GoalsPerformances and Hard To Pick Man Of The MatchMotM InternationalsThe League One Golden BootThe League Table Is Looking GoodAnother solid performance, another three points and coming into top form in 'Wigan Time' the promotion prospect is looking good.The old adage of "he just needs a goal" looks to be true where Josh Magennis is concerned, performance levels have gone through the roof and he is showing why Leam Richardson brought him in during the January window. Another excellent headed goal to follow on from his effort on Tuesday at Crewe.Jason Kerr, Will Keane and Stevie Humphrys joined in with the fun as the Latics secured their biggest home win of the season so far.There is an international break now and we are in the unusual position of having no game for a fortnight following a nine week period of playing Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday, the rest will give the players a chance to recharge ahead of the final

Send us a textCrewe Reaction3 PointsMagennis Off The MarkStats and PerformancesMotMInternationals and Postponements Morecambe PreviewView From The Away End with Tom CollinsRef WatchPrevious & FormPredictionsAnother great result for the Latics picking up our 12th away win from 18 played so far this season, the machine keeps rolling on. Crewe look dead and buried but they still needed beating and we put in a professional performance to make sure the points came back up the M6 with us.Josh Magennis got himself off the mark with a cracking headed goal from Max Power's delivery, the Northern Ireland international had a good all round game and he worked hard all evening closing down defenders and winning his duels.Saturday sees Morecambe at the DW Stadium, the first time they'll have played in Wigan since 1st August 1999 when the then non-league club became our first opponents at our brand spanking new ground.Tom Collins from Shrimps On Line joins us to give the low down on Morecambe and he is confide

Send us a textMK Dons ReactionA Good PointGoalsPerformancesMotmSeason Ticket AnnouncementCrewe PreviewView From The Home EndRef WatchPreviousFormPredictionsMK Dons didn't live up to expectations, I thought we were in line for a tough game against the Barcelona of League One, turned out that we were quite comfortable in containing them and should have come back with all the points. Darling scoring late on with a header from a third corner in succession, a crowded six yard box and a good inswinging delivery from Twine just needed a head on it and that's what happened.The draw was no good for MK Dons and their players reaction at the final whistle told you all you needed to know, they were very disappointed, it may have been a share of the spoils on the day but we certainly got the psychological victory.Crewe on Tuesday for the Latics and an excellent opportunity to put a gap on the chasing pack, no disrespect to the Alex but this is a game that we should be looking to bring home all the points. Darikw

Send us a textSutton ReactionMessage From The Away EndGoals & PenaltiesOver ReactionsCongratulations SuttonMK Dons PreviewView From The Home End Ref WatchPredictionsThis episode starts off with a lovely message from Sutton  Podcast host Mike, hopefully our paths will cross again.  What a season so far, even though it's been tinged with the disappointment of falling at the final hurdle before a trip to Wembley could be realised, it has been some ride and that ride is far from over as far as this campaign is concerned.Sutton showed us what can be achieved with pure guts as they covered every blade of grass to take us to penalties and ultimately knock us out of the Pizza Trophy, far play to them and best wishes for the final.There's no time to lick our wounds as Saturday sees the Latics travel down the M1 to face an inform MK Dons, with both clubs level on points it is going to be a tense affair, though with our three games in hand, the pressure is firmly on the Dons to get the victory, a point wou

Send us a textAFC Wimbledon ReactionGoalPerformancesThe Points MatterMotMSutton United PreviewView From The Away EndRef WatchShuffling The DeckPredictionsThree points in the bag is what matters, perhaps not free flowing football, but the result was that we kept a clean sheet, never looked in danger of anything other than a win and maintained our place in the automatic promotion spots and we've still got games in hand.We have had a good few weeks despite the two losses to Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland, we've set the pace and the pressure i on those trying to catch us.We have a break from League One action on Tuesday when Sutton United visit the DW Stadium in the Papa John Trophy semi-final, with a trip to Wembley at stake, this is a game that both clubs would love to win. Of course we have tasted success in this competition on two previous occasions and the final is great for the club and supporters to experience. We have Mike from Sutton United Talk Time joining us for a lowdown on the League T

Send us a textFleetwood ReactionGoals & PenaltyJoe Garner Is A ThugSuspensionsPerformancesMotMCharlie Wyke LatestWimbledon PreviewView From The Away EndRef WatchPrevious & FormPredictionsIt was great to get back to winning ways on Tuesday but it came at a cost, losing three players, McClean, Darikwa and Shinnie, to suspension will have a toll on the squad.Still, it was a good display of patient football with some lovely moves, as well as the goals we hit the woodwork twice and never looked in any danger of not winning the game.Great news this week with Charlie Wyke releasing a statement regarding where he is up to on his road to recovery, really pleasing to hear that he will be available to start preseason training with the rest of the squad in the summer.AFC Wimbledon at the DW Stadium on Saturday and once again I had the privilege of speaking to Dons fan and Plough Lane Stadium official tour guide, Ray Armfield to get his low down on what to expect and which players to look out for on Saturday.Anoth

Send us a textMarch is designated as Women's History Month, with the 8th March being the UN International Women's Day, to celebrate this occasion, Wigan Athletic have nominated our home game with AFC Wimbledon on Saturday the 5th March as 'Women's Day' down at the DW Stadium.This episode of the Progress With Unity Podcast is also dedicated to Women's Day and I am pleased to say that I am joined in the studio by three prominent Wigan Women:AFC Wigan Ladies Manager & Coach, Megan WalkerWigan Constituency MP, Lisa NandyChair of Wigan Athletic Supporters Club, Caroline Molyneux The podcast is a great listen with some lovely stories told by the three contributors with the agenda set around:InspirationsPersonal Football StoryFemale Friendly AtmosphereVision & Hopes For The FutureI hope you enjoy the podcast and share in the memories all three provide of their individual journey with our club, the fun, the challenges and hopes for a bright future.Up the tics!Contact PWU Podcast

Send us a textSunderland ReactionGoalsReferee!Just Not At ItTen Yellow CardsMotMFleetwood PreviewView From The Away EndRef WatchForm & PreviousPredictionsOur Top Six PicksContact PWU Podcast Tweet us @PWUPodcast or @WorthingtonBaz email barryworthington@hotmail.com Catch us at the game Editor & Producer - Barry Worthington©Progress With Unity Podcast