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Them and us – Angus McLean (Wigan Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Them and us – Angus McLean (Wigan Athletic and Wolverhampton Wanderers)

BernardYOTAC May 11, 2012 1

The thought of such a game between two of his former clubs must never have even been conceived by the subject of this weekend’s ‘Them and us’, Angus McLean. Angus was a full back

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Them and us – Bob Pryde (Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic)

Them and us – Bob Pryde (Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Athletic)

BernardYOTAC May 4, 2012 2

This short trip to Ewood Park for a game in which a draw will be likely to save Latics’ top flight status and relegate their hosts, gives TNS the opportunity to look back at

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Them and us – Alex Bruce (Wigan Athletic and Newcastle United)

Them and us – Alex Bruce (Wigan Athletic and Newcastle United)

BernardYOTAC April 26, 2012 1

The visit of Newcastle United on Saturday gives TNS the chance to once again delve into something that most people think Latics haven’t got.  History!  Step forward Alex Bruce… Alex was born in Dundee

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Them and us – Michael Brown (Fulham and Wigan Athletic)

Them and us – Michael Brown (Fulham and Wigan Athletic)

BernardYOTAC April 19, 2012 4

The trip to Craven Cottage, from where victory could secure Latics’ Premier League status, gives TNS the opportunity to look back on the career (so far) of Michael Brown who has played for both

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Them and us – Albert Humpish (Arsenal and Wigan Athletic)

Them and us – Albert Humpish (Arsenal and Wigan Athletic)

BernardYOTAC April 15, 2012 1

Tomorrow’s visit to Arsenal gives TNS the chance to look back at the career of Albert Humpish who played for Wigan Athletic, Wigan Borough and the Gunners. Albert, nicknamed Teddy, was born in Heaton,

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Opposites Attract – Wigan Athletic & Manchester United

Opposites Attract – Wigan Athletic & Manchester United

Vat69 April 9, 2012 3

If it was up to most football purists, Wednesday’s fixture would never happen. They would see us as too small a club to face the mighty Manchester United. But isn’t that the beauty of

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Them and us – Chris Hemming (Wigan Athletic and Stoke City)

Them and us – Chris Hemming (Wigan Athletic and Stoke City)

BernardYOTAC March 30, 2012 3

The arrival of Stoke City in town this weekend gives TNS the chance to look back at a player who started his career at Stoke City and played a bit part in the story

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Them and us – Nathan Ellington (Wigan Athletic and West Bromwich Albion)

Them and us – Nathan Ellington (Wigan Athletic and West Bromwich Albion)

BernardYOTAC March 14, 2012 3

The visit of West Bromwich Albion on Saturday gives TNS the opportunity to look back at the career of one of the best strikers this club has ever had. Nathan was born in Bradford

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Them and us – David Cotterill (Wigan Athletic and Swansea City)

Them and us – David Cotterill (Wigan Athletic and Swansea City)

BernardYOTAC March 1, 2012 1

The visit of Swansea City this weekend gives TNS the opportunity to look back on the career of David Cotterill who left Swansea City month. David Rhys George Best Cotterill was born in Cardiff

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Them and us – Wally Hazelden (Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa)

Them and us – Wally Hazelden (Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa)

BernardYOTAC February 23, 2012 1

Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa will be locking horns on Saturday and TNS this week looks back at the career of a player who served both clubs admirably. Walter Hazelden was born in Ashton-in-Makerfield

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