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Wigan Athletic - And The Fairytale Goes On

Grass Roots

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Post Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:53 pm Reply with quote
Let me be the first person to congratulate Paul Jewell and Wigan Athletic on reaching the final of the Carling Cup. What an amaizing turn around for a club who were not in the league 30 years ago.

If Manchester United make it into the final, if my calculations are correct, no matter what Wigan do, they will be playing in the UEFA Cup next season. This is based on the fact Man United are unlikely to finish outside the top four.

Young Pro

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Location: near Newcastle
Post Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:59 pm Reply with quote
What a fantastic season this is turning out to be for everyone involved at Wigan.

Nice to see them getting to the final as they totally deserve it.

Hero

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Location: North Wales Support: Arsenal and Arsenal ladies
Post Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:12 pm Reply with quote
As an Arsenal fan, I must congratulate Paul Jewell and his team for what they have achieved - they are going to Cardiff, and we are not Crying or Very sad
Wigan's first major final Wink

Grass Roots

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Post Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:20 pm Reply with quote
Its a great achievent. When they went 1-0 down I felt that Jewell will have pointed out that Wigans main aim should be to score a goal, as losing 2-1 to Arsenal is as good as a 1-1 draw. I dont know many people who enjoy penalty shoot-outs.

Senior Pro

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Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Post Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:38 pm Reply with quote
Have to be happy for Wigan! Uefa cup for them! They have played well all season and totally deserve this.

World Class

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Location: Bristol
Post Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:57 am Reply with quote
I knew someone wearing blue and white would knock you out eventually!

What was the final score? Did it reach penalties or even extra time?

Young Pro

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Location: Eaglescliffe, Teesside
Post Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:59 am Reply with quote
Yea Well done Wigan, absolute fairytale stuff!

How good must it be to support Wigan now!!

Re: Wigan Athletic - And The Fairytale Goes On

Grass Roots

Joined: 24 Jan 2006
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Post Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:08 am Reply with quote
rik1276 wrote:

If Manchester United make it into the final, if my calculations are correct, no matter what Wigan do, they will be playing in the UEFA Cup next season. This is based on the fact Man United are unlikely to finish outside the top four.


Sadly I think you are mistaken. FA Cup runners up get into UEFA on that basis but I believe that if Carling cup winners qualify though league position then the sixth placed premiership team gets the spot..though that could easily be Wigan. Having said that there is every possibility they could win the final the way their season is going!!

World Class

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Location: Bristol
Post Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:14 am Reply with quote
Carling Cup winners get the UEFA Cup but Man U will be in something in Europe already so I guess it has to go to Wigan surely? Maybe it goes to 6th if say Arsenal and Man U are in the final because they would both be in Europe, well maybe not this year Laughing

Admin

Joined: 05 Apr 2005
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Location: Near Essex : Supports Arsenal
Post Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:35 am Reply with quote
yeah , only the Carling Cup winners get into the Uefa Cup . Wigan could still miss out if they lose the final and finish outside the top six in the Premiership .

World Class

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Location: Bristol
Post Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:37 am Reply with quote
But Man Utd wont want the UEFA Cup if they are in the main European tournament will they so why doesnt it go to Wigan?

Grass Roots

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Post Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:15 am Reply with quote
'Cos thems the rules..

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