im spartacus canary 0 Posted May 11, 2013 do we want an upset in the best traditions of the fa cup ? or do we want wigan smashed out of sight and demoralised ? my heart wants wigan my head wants citeh... Damn you premier league you''ve spoiled everything OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Brownstone 0 Posted May 11, 2013 A morale sapping mauling and a dozen hamstring strains should do the job. Nice heavy pitch please Wembley groundsman! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted May 11, 2013 Thing is, even if they win, you can make a case for them still losing on Tuesday.They might take their eye off the ball after such a big achievement. Winning League Cup didn''t really help Brum''s confidence (but neither did injuries to their three best CBs).If Wigan step it up and win the cup today, the odds of them doing the same against Arsenal are pretty slim. Hopefully Spurs win tomorrow and put Arsenal in 5th place, they won''t like that. Really really can''t see Wigan beating Arsenal regardless of todays results. And to make sure, Kone getting an injury or sent off (not serious injury, so we can buy him in the summer :P) would be a bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Darby 0 Posted May 11, 2013 Win or lose they still have to play again Tuesday. Whatever way you look at it a few players are bound to run out of puff at some point against Arsenal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy cousins 9 Posted May 11, 2013 We could really do with them loosing 2/3-0 after extra time for best result Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blofield Canary 11 Posted May 11, 2013 A hard fougt 90 minutes followed by a mauling in extra time as they run out of steam and pick up a few injuries and a red card or two Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,324 Posted May 11, 2013 A more interesting question is what do the Wigan players want to win more - the Cup or stay in the PL, assuming they can''t have both?I would guess that since it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most of them, they''ll go all out to win the FA Cup, with the attendant risks of getting injuries, knocks etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flying High 0 Posted May 11, 2013 Wigan to field a strong eleven and Kone and that Maloney kid to get crocked please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted May 11, 2013 wigan win with injuries suspensions for both team.feel for Pantillimon - hart has had a poor season yet get parachuted in for a first cup game in two years to get an ego boosting medal. all the more for a wigan win... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted May 11, 2013 Well, I hope Wigan win the Cup and stay up, but obviously not at our expense as they play football the way I like it played. Newcastle or Sunderland to go down will do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,718 Posted May 11, 2013 Why do some people on here want a morale boosting win for Wigan against the Premiership runners up just three days before they play Arsenal ? No i do not like Man City but Jesus surely we want Wigan thumped and demoralised ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted May 11, 2013 [quote user="TIL 1010"]Why do some people on here want a morale boosting win for Wigan against the Premiership runners up just three days before they play Arsenal ? No i do not like Man City but Jesus surely we want Wigan thumped and demoralised ?[/quote]I''m not sure that Wigan get demoralised by a thumping. They seem to be able to always rise above a defeat as has been proven by their escapes in recent years. That is the mark of a great team spirit and manager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted May 11, 2013 ''Why do some people on here want a morale boosting win for Wigan against the Premiership runners up just three days before they play Arsenal ?''Because its not as simple as that?What did winning the League Cup do for Brum''s league form? And you''d get fantastic odds on Wigan winning today and then beating Arsenal. To win today, Man.C are either going to have to be completely crap, or Wigan are going to need to play out of their skins, which would mean running out of steam on Tuesday. And when Spurs beat Stoke tomorrow, Arsenal will be out of top four and will need to beat Wigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spudgfsh 0 Posted May 11, 2013 another question. Can you really see the players getting themselves together mentally in time for tuesday when they won the best cup competition in the world on the saturday?especially if they spent all of saturday/sunday celebrating (and who''d blame them if they did) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Bird 0 Posted May 11, 2013 Normally I would always cheer for the underdogs, who were Wigan going into this game. They are, however, playing very well and there is nothing between the two teams. You wouldn''t believe this is a team fighting relegation. Win or lose today, they only have until Tuesday to recover and travel to The Emirates. I wouldn''t write them off there, though. Alternatively, we can win tomorrow and I don''t think it matters!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted May 11, 2013 two conclusions from this cup final.......if anyone thinks its a foregone conclusion that Wigan can''t snatch a point at Arsenal,may need to think again?secondly...if it comes down to goal diff on the last day, if Man City are tis pedestrian for an FA Cup final,is it a given that they''ll rattle up a cricket score against us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 239 Posted May 11, 2013 Was gonna say exactly the same!!we''ve had a couple of results go for us recently - the cup final has gone right against us!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,278 Posted May 11, 2013 "TAXI TO MANCHESTER JOBCENTRE FOR MR MANCINI, MR PLATT AND MR KIDD!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigManInTheBarclay 75 Posted May 11, 2013 let''s hope they are exhausted from today when they play in the week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted May 11, 2013 I''m not sure the game will affect Wigan either way - maybe winning it will make them over-positive in their approach to Arsenal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC TIll I die 0 Posted May 11, 2013 Got to say well done wigan should have put a £10 on it just hope they lose to arsenal now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Bird 0 Posted May 11, 2013 I agree with you AJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted May 11, 2013 I''m glad Wigan won. Up yours Man Citeh and your manufactured millionaire joyless "football". One for the little guys today, and it''s good to see a team win something without buying that success. And they were the better team all match.Now here''s hoping they hurry up and get relegated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie 0 Posted May 11, 2013 Guess I have to hope they all party themselves to alcohol poisoning... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,498 Posted May 11, 2013 Well done Wigan!Unfortunately can see them beating the Arse now.Bugger ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jules 0 Posted May 11, 2013 Anyone fancy chipping in for a few crates of beer for the Wigan boys ;) They ought to really celebrate a great FA Cup win for around about a week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOO 0 Posted May 11, 2013 That will not necessarily follow Ron.They have lifted themselves to win this today, it will not be easy to do that again on Tuesday, you can''t keep doing it, winning the cup might just take a little bit of the hunger away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Rose of Texas 0 Posted May 11, 2013 Maybe they will have a massive hangover :-) - or that we''ll have done our business and Tuesday''s game won''t matter. Either way it would be churlish not to congratulate them on the win - massive, massive win, performance of the century, one of the greatest upsets of all time, Martinez is a genuis. For all the lads at Wigan hope the town throws a massive party for you tomorrow evening, just relax now, put your feet up and time to think of the Summer vacation and where you are going to spend all that bonus money and which team you''d like to transfer to next season... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,373 Posted May 11, 2013 ''After the Lord Mayor''s Show''I believe we''ll be alright now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOO 0 Posted May 11, 2013 "Martinez is a genious". He certainly is a very good manager Yellow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites