Quote: NSW "I’m not from Wigan but wouldn’t both clubs benefit from unity between both clubs?
Both have a similar size support base (which is less than half the capacity of the stadium). Latics got 8600 last night around 10,000 for their first home game (no idea how many away supporters)
If there was less animosity and more fans going to watch both supporting the town, both clubs would benefit.'"
People have said this for years, but it won't happen.
You only needed to look at Twitter when Latics were facing being wound up. Within half a day, it was all our fault.
That kind of irrational hatred leaves no door open.
It's a level of mutual dislike that seems to flare up into open war at the slightest thing. This new guy could be forgiven for not understanding that when he first arrived here, but he should have taken advice before pouring fuel on the fire.
Not sure how long he'll last as Latics CO, but at least half the town will now be counting down the days.