Wigan Athletic FC

My friend Ann found that her hair was falling out, which is why everyone now calls her «Wig Ann». This team is named after her. She’s still very athletic though, which is why we call her «Wig Ann, Athletic.»
First-​Hand Experience: Wigan is one of my fave underdog teams. I’ve seen them play once at the DW and twice away from home around the country. They have always represented themselves well. I last saw them in 2011. Now that they have fallen from grace, I wish them a speedy recovery. Their owner’s oft-​racist and oft-​unwise remarks and tirades are the only reason I give them 4 instead of 5. That, and the fact that they can’t fill a stadium.
This team, I have mixed feelings about. Roberto Martinez and Paul Jewell really put them on the map, two of my favourite managers. But their owner Dave Whelan, famous for making meat pies, is a bit of a racist and nationalist, and gets on my nerves sometimes. I also respect him in other ways though.
They were founded in the 1930s so they’re a relatively new team. They play in blue and white and are called the Latics. They were in the Prem for ages, until they randomly, crazily won the FA Cup in 2013, and were relegated the same season. That’s the only glory the club has ever had, after being the League Cup runner up in 2006. So well done to them for that, what a fairy tale.
The stadium is often empty and the owner is questionable, and for that reason I’ll give them a 4 instead of 5.