Progress With Unity Podcast

Send us a textThanks A MillionWycombe ReactionGreat PerformanceSpecial PlayersGoalsLeft HookMotMSunderland PreviewView From The Away End with Graham FalkRef WatchPredictionsNo Relegation WorriesA million thank yous to all our listeners and contributors from down the years as we have passed the million downloads milestone during this last week,  very much humbled by the support, thank you one and all.What a result at Wycombe on Tuesday, that 2nd half performance was as good as it gets, three great goals and the woodwork hit twice, we are a machine that is built for promotion, it's an absolute pleasure watching Wigan Athletic games.Callum Lang is a special player and rightly grabbed the headlines with his two goals and exciting play, but we've just got to mention Tom Naylor, wow, what a player, Mr Consistency, game in and out he is averaging over 7.5 for his performances, what a signing he was back in the summer. Another top game at Adams Park, worked his socks off all over the pitch and grabbed his f

Send us a textRotherham ReactionGoalsFormationStevie Humphrys BabyMotMTraveling FansBest Two Teams Int LeagueWycombe PreviewView From The Home EndRef WatchPreviousPredictionsWe gained a great point on Friday up at Rotherham, playing in bad conditions we stood strong and showed our character to come through the game and it could be argued that we were unlucky not to take all the points.Some top performances with Stevie Humphrys, Gavin Massey, Jason Kerr and Curtis Tilt all coming into the starting line up as Leam Richardson shuffled his pack, Tilt coming out with the Man of the Match award on the return to his former club.Another tough away day on Tuesday with a long trip down to Wycombe,  we have Wycombe supporter, George, who runs the Wycombe Way twitter account, as our guest opposition fan, he highlights who he feels are their danger men and gives us a prediction on the result, he does sound a little apprehensive about the game.It is a full round of fixtures in League One on Tuesday with plenty for Latics s

Send us a textCrewe ReactionOfficials - Again!Jimmy Mac and LangyMax has the PowerMotMRotherham PreviewView From The Home End with Josh YeardleyRef WatchPrevious & FormPredictionsWe totally dominated the game on Tuesday, Crewe looked a very poor side, destined for relegation but we had to dig deep and scrap for the three points, it took a bit of quality from James McClean and Callum Lang to break a stubborn defence.There was once again a lot of consternation with the match officials, poor decisions and some terrible non-decisions left the Latics players, fans and management extremely frustrated, there also appears to be a real problem with time wasting and adding the correct amount of stoppage time on at the end of each half.We came out of the game with the points though and a a clean sheet too, at this stage of the season it is winning games that matters and we are capable of playing under par and still winning, the sign of a side with a winning mentality and destined for success come the end of the seas

Send us a textCharltonKeano Is BackGoalsPerformances4th OfficialPenaltiesMotMCrewe PreviewView From The Away End with Stuart PriceRef WatchPrevious and FormPredictionsIt was a good performance as we came from behind to beat Charlton and get three points on the board. Will Keane back following injury and he not only had a good game, but also dispatched a 26th minute penalty to equalise Elliott Lee's early goal for Charlton.It was a game with some strange decisions, or shall we say 'non-decisions' from the officials and also a very odd performance by the 4th official.All's well that ends well, a new look Stevie Humphrys on hand to score a 74th minute winner following his introduction off the bench a few minutes earlier.We have Crewe in town on Tuesday and there is an interesting preview from Stuart Price of The Railwaymen Podcast, Stuart tells us that Crewe are in turmoil, the players are poor, the fans have turned and there could be changes imminent, is this all a ruse to catch us off guard

Send us a textSheffield Wednesday ReactionChancesPenaltiesPerformancesCatsMotMStewardsSunderland Ticket OfferCharlton PreviewView From The Away End Ref WatchPreviousPredictionsNot the best performance away at Hillsborough on Tuesday, we missed Will Keane, couldn't get our formation right and were very disjointed from start to finish, one of those nights, but we still sit 2nd in the table with four games in hand on all the teams chasing us, not a bad place to be and I'm positive that supporters of all the clubs below us would take our predicament in a heart beat.Topsey the cat made an entrance and hit the headlines as the Latics treated her with the 'Kerr' that she needed and Jason Kerr helped the injured feline off the pitch and into the arms of a steward. Charlton Athletic on Saturday is the first of two home games in four days as the Latics look to cement their place in the automatic promotion spots. The Addicks have been in good form of late and it will be another stern test, but these

Send us a textA PWU Podcast Special Former Premier League Referee and current PGMOL Community and Public Engagement officer, Chris Foy, joins us on this episode of the podcast.Chris hails from St Helens and is a former brickie and Police Officer who made it to the top refereeing in the English game, with almost 600 matches to his name, 261 in the Premier League, he is one of England's most experienced refs.Highly respected by fans, players and his peers, Chris Foy started life in the Warrington League and, through hard work and dedication made it onto the Football League list back in the late 1990s.We chat about his own personal highlights, including his time refereeing the Latics, career paths in football officialdom, VAR, how to improve game management and cut down abuse of officials, the refs that have had an impact over the years and the best player he has refereed.Chris gives his opinion on the new wave of referees, he has worked along side both Sian Massey and Rebecca Welch and discusses the opport

Send us a textStoke ReactionGoalsPenalty AppealsDebutsMotMFixture CongestionUgly Side Of FootballSheff Weds previewView From The Home EndRef WatchA Bit Of History & FormPredictionsOur 20 game unbeaten run may have ended but we are still 12 undefeated in the League. Stoke was a good experience, we got a first glimpse of our new signings Glenn Rea and Jamie McGrath and they both had impressive debuts. A large following of fans made the most of the day and were in fine voice,Looking forward to Tuesday we have a tough game away at Sheffield Wednesday, but I do feel we owe them one for the defeat at the DW back in September, I can see at least eight changes from Saturday's starting XI for this game and we should go into the match confident of producing a positive result.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 textOxford United ReactionPerformancesTactical SwitchesGoalsMotMMore Fixture CongestionFA Cup Stoke PreviewView From The Home End - Simon JenkinsRef WatchA Bit Of HistoryPredictions Undefeated in 20 games in all competitions sees the Latics marching on wards, unlucky not to win against Oxford on Tuesday, a linesman flag and a last ditch save from the Oxford keeper standing between us taking all the points from a game which, after a poor start, we went on to dominate.This weekend we are in cup action against Stoke and a trip to the Potters is the order of the day, the last time we met our old foes was on the 30th June 2020, a 3-0 win that night and all seemed well , Championship survival secured and a team playing fantastic football, little did we know what was about to hit, 18 months later and we are recovering well, great new owners, an excellent team on the pitch and positivity abound at the club. Saturday gives a chance to enjoy a great day out, plus a nice distraction from the grind of league fo

Send us a textCheltenham ReactionChancesTeam SelectionPerformancesMotMPizza Trophy DrawDan Burn Sell OnOxford PreviewView From The Away EndRef Watch PreviousPredictionsOur goal scoring run had to come to an end at some point, at least it was tempered by the fact that we also kept a clean sheet, the first one in nearly four months. A tough scrappy game on a bobbly pitch against a battling opposition, we're still in the automatic promotion spots and still with a hat-full of games in hand.Sutton United drawn at the DW in the Pizza Trophy gives us a great opportunity to progress to the final and a trip to Wembley this spring beckons.Dan Burn's sale to Newcastle United from Brighton drops a nice little earner our way, the sell ons inserted into the transfer deals really do reap dividends and full credit to previous CEO Jonathan Jackson for this.Oxford United at the DW Stadium on Tuesday, it'll be another tough game as they are now coming thick and fast, but would we have it any other way? I think no

Send us a textArsenalSemi-Final BoundDivin GoalCarra - Harry - LongyMotMCheltenham PreviewView From The Home EndRef WatchPreviousPredictionsA young Latics side progressed through to the last four of the EFL Trophy with a win against an excellent Arsenal team at the DW Stadium, local lad Divin Baningime grabbing a late goal to see us progress. Our three centre backs, James Carragher, Charlie Hughes and Adam Long were solid against a very good forward line and proved to be the rock that our win was built upon.Looking forward to Saturday's game away at Cheltenham we have a preview from Robins director and friend of the Latics, Murry Toms, who gives his frank views on his own players, promotion and relegation candidates and a prediction on Saturday's game, well worth a listen.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 textGillinghamGoalsChancesMotMTop Of The LeagueArsenal Pizza PreviewRef WatchArsenal Competition FormPredictionsAnother 3-2 thriller between the Latics and Gillingham, this turned out to be our third win in seven days as we climbed to the summit of League One with four games in hand on second placed Sunderland. What a season this is turning out to be.Will Keane bagging two goals, Stevie Humphrys scoring his second in two games, Graeme Shinnie making a solid debut and Gwion Edwards putting in a Man of the Match performance, a lot to reflect upon.Arsenal kids are in town on Tuesday as we attempt to progress to the semi-final of the Papa John Pizza Trophy, the reward of making it all the way is a day out at our second favourite stadium, Wembley, so let's do this boys.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 textMorecambe ReactionGoalsSuper SubsAway DaysAnother 3 pointsGillingham PreviewView From The Away EndRef WatchPredictionsThe Latics are flying at the moment, second in the table with four games in hand, another professional performance away at a very resolute Morecambe keeping us on track for a great finish to the season.Next up it's Gillingham at the DW Stadium, we are joined in our 'View From The Away End' feature by Matt from Gills In The Blood who gives us a great insight into our opponents, which players to look out for and his score prediction.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 textDoncaster ReactionGoalsDeep Sea DiversTowelsPie Peas and ChipsMorecambe PreviewView From The Home EndRef WatchHistoryPredictionsAnother away day, another victory, Saturday at Doncaster ticked all the boxes, we even witnessed an Omar Bogle goal.Jack Whatmough & Kell Watts were outstanding for the Latics, Max Power and Will Keane on the score sheet, 3 points coming back home with us. We play Morecambe on Tuesday in a competitive game for the first time since 1978, we had some great tussles in our non-league days and it will be nice to renew acquaintances 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 textDoncaster PreviewView From The Home EndRef WatchPrevious MeetingsPredictionsJack Whatmough InterviewWigan Athletic number 5, Jack Whatmough joins us for a chat. Jack lifts the lid on why he came to the Latics in the summer, which player from the current squad he feels will go all the way to the top and why, in his opinion, pineapple should never go on a pizza. The summer recruit has started every League 1 game so far this season, his performances have been excellent every time he's taken to the pitch, a great reader of the game, Jack looks every bit a touch of class at the back for the Latics.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 textBlackburn ReactionGoalsPerformancesMotMFA Cup DrawAnother battling performance from the Latics saw us overcome local rivals and Championship pacesetters, Blackburn Rovers in this 3rd round FA Cup tie. Following a goalless first half the second period brought us five goals, loads of incident, and a last gasp wonder goal from Thelo Aasgaard that saw the Latics progress through to round 4.The FA Cup draw was anything but favourable, an away tie at Stoke City isn't appetising by any stretch of the imagination, but it is what it is and the game brings back lots of memories from previous meetings between the two clubs.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 textOldham5 Star 6 GoalsDennis EdwardsThunderstruckCan We Win ItBlackburn PreviewRef Watch PreviousPredictionsThis episode comes hot off our first game of 2022, what a display from the Latics, Pizza Trophy success with a five star showing, a strong team put out by Leam Richardson rewarded the traveling supporters as we move into the quarterfinals of a competition that we have won twice previously.More cup action on Saturday as we look ahead and preview our 3rd round FA Cup tie against old foes, Blackburn Rovers. Tony Mowbray's side are riding high in the Championship and are in excellent form coming into the game, this will be a stern test for the Latics, but our panel feel it is a test that we can complete.Thanks again to all our listeners for your continued support, it is very much appreciated.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 textGoodbye 2021With this being the first podcast of the new year, we obviously cast our thoughts back over the past 12 months, what a turn-around, some low points but more highs and the positivity around the place now is wonderful.Oldham PreviewBack At ItRef WatchPreviousPredictionsContact 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 textJoe BennettLatics' left back, Joe Bennett joins us on this episode, we chat about parmos, Bob Mortimer, Neil Warnock, England managers, rainy nights in Accrington and a career spanning 14 years and counting.Find out who would be Joe's perfect recipient in a Secret Santa and what he'd get them, guaranteed to melt your heart. Never heard of the Pogues? And Pie and Chips at SpotlandWhat a great guest Joe is, a pleasure to speak with him.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 textCrewe PreviewView From The Away End featuring the Railwaymen Podcaster StuartRef WatchPreviousFormPredictions League One FixturesWe are joined on this edition by lifelong Crewe supporter and fellow podcaster, Stuart, to say he is a little pessimistic is something of an understatement, almost accepting what he considers to be the inevitable, Stuart dissects Crewe's  poor season, lack of effort from certain players, others just not good enough, but he still has faith in boss David Artell for the long term.We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas from myself (Barry), Adam & Paul, thank you for your support. All The Best & 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 textOxford United 2:3 LaticsGoalsTwo-Nil to Two-TwoPerformancesMotMStatsSaturday's GamesContact PWU Podcast Tweet us @PWUPodcast or @WorthingtonBaz email barryworthington@hotmail.com Catch us at the game Editor & Producer - Barry Worthington©Progress With Unity Podcast