Latics won't lie down

Kelvin · 7th May 2008, 13:24

Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan has angrily dismissed claims that his side will not stand in the way of United retaining the Premier League title this weekend.

The Reds travel to the JJB Stadium knowing that a win will secure a 17th league title. Although former United club captain Steve Bruce is at the Latics’ helm, Whelan insists rumours that Wigan will lie down are scurrilous.

“All this rubbish in the press about ‘we will be rolling over for Manchester United’ is complete and absolute rubbish,” Whelan told an audience at the Latics’ annual awards dinner.

“You ask the boys, they’ll be fighting their socks off, I’ll tell you. If we can beat Man U, we are going to beat them. We’re going to get stuck in and give it our best shot.

“Whatever they say in Chelsea, we’re Wigan, and we will try and beat any team that comes to the JJB Stadium.”

Following his side's victory at Newcastle on Monday, Chelsea captain John Terry issued a thinly-veiled plea for the Latics to do his side a favour on Sunday.

"They'll do the Premier League justice and will go out there wanting to beat Man U," he told Sky Sports. "We've worked our socks off all year, so we'd be disappointed if they don't."

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A1Dan · 7th May 2008, 13:26

Talk is cheap and there's already a thread for all this bollocks.

Raven_Blade · 7th May 2008, 16:13

Good. We wont expect anything less from them.

Furious George · 7th May 2008, 17:20

Why do they both mention socks?

Is this some kind of Masonic thing?

anything about now · 7th May 2008, 17:24

I have not seen the title race heat up this much in many years, great stuff!

Ixion · 7th May 2008, 17:30

Damn, and here I was hoping they'd come out and tell the world they'd roll over for us.

REd FUn DevIl · 7th May 2008, 18:15

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Originally Posted by Ixion

Damn, and here I was hoping they'd come out and tell the world they'd roll over for us.

Shame on that.

Crustanoid · 7th May 2008, 18:25

Whelan can say this himself all round the wine shop as he is shopping for SAFs celebratory claret before the game

MUFCgal · 7th May 2008, 20:29

I don't expect any help or favours from them. If we're gonna go out there and beat Wigan, then we do it OUR way and with no help from anybody else

IBleedRed · 7th May 2008, 20:33

Chelsea and the media just need to shut the fuck up and let wigan play manchester united

Bloxy · 7th May 2008, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ixion

Damn, and here I was hoping they'd come out and tell the world they'd roll over for us.

Not acceptable.

olesmyhero · 7th May 2008, 20:46

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Originally Posted by IBleedRed

Chelsea and the media just need to shut the fuck up and let wigan play manchester united

Is there any talk about Bolton not giving it their all so Chelsea could win the league?

a_devil_inside · 7th May 2008, 23:45

imagine the look of Chelsea fans faces if they were winning, our match is drawing but up pops O'Shea in the 94th minute to seal the win

Stobzilla · 8th May 2008, 01:08

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Originally Posted by a_devil_inside

imagine the look of Chelsea fans faces if they were winning, our match is drawing but up pops O'Shea in the 94th minute to seal the win

I may of just came thinking about that.

i'm not sure...let me check.

yep, i did.

The Hairdryer · 8th May 2008, 01:44

Good, we want them to come out and try and win the game and score goals.

My biggest fear is if they park the bus in front of goal like West Ham 95. Anyone else remember that? There was like 10 minute periods of them having eleven bodies in the box and multiple goal line clearances.

IBleedRed · 8th May 2008, 01:45

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Originally Posted by olesmyhero

Is there any talk about Bolton not giving it their all so Chelsea could win the league?

not that ive heard

fergie's mind games are much more subtle and clever

Tabata · 8th May 2008, 01:51

Bruce is going to feel so bad if he fucks up the title for us.

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Kelvin First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,600	Latics won't lie down Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan has angrily dismissed claims that his side will not stand in the way of United retaining the Premier League title this weekend. The Reds travel to the JJB Stadium knowing that a win will secure a 17th league title. Although former United club captain Steve Bruce is at the Latics’ helm, Whelan insists rumours that Wigan will lie down are scurrilous. “All this rubbish in the press about ‘we will be rolling over for Manchester United’ is complete and absolute rubbish,” Whelan told an audience at the Latics’ annual awards dinner. “You ask the boys, they’ll be fighting their socks off, I’ll tell you. If we can beat Man U, we are going to beat them. We’re going to get stuck in and give it our best shot. “Whatever they say in Chelsea, we’re Wigan, and we will try and beat any team that comes to the JJB Stadium.” Following his side's victory at Newcastle on Monday, Chelsea captain John Terry issued a thinly-veiled plea for the Latics to do his side a favour on Sunday. "They'll do the Premier League justice and will go out there wanting to beat Man U," he told Sky Sports. "We've worked our socks off all year, so we'd be disappointed if they don't." link

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A1Dan First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 10,225	Talk is cheap and there's already a thread for all this bollocks.

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anything about now MUFC lad living in a matriel world Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,104	I have not seen the title race heat up this much in many years, great stuff!

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Ixion Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 2,815	Damn, and here I was hoping they'd come out and tell the world they'd roll over for us.

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MUFCgal Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belfast,Northern Ireland Posts: 3,086	I don't expect any help or favours from them. If we're gonna go out there and beat Wigan, then we do it OUR way and with no help from anybody else

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IBleedRed likes to use pantyhose Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: apparently uses the term "limey" too much Posts: 3,364	Chelsea and the media just need to shut the fuck up and let wigan play manchester united

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a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 23,223	imagine the look of Chelsea fans faces if they were winning, our match is drawing but up pops O'Shea in the 94th minute to seal the win

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The Hairdryer Crikey that stung Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hello Posts: 10,742	Good, we want them to come out and try and win the game and score goals. My biggest fear is if they park the bus in front of goal like West Ham 95. Anyone else remember that? There was like 10 minute periods of them having eleven bodies in the box and multiple goal line clearances.

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