Following the news of the takeover this week my wife said she wanted to express how she felt and that she would be submitting a piece to this week’s 12th Man column in Wigan Today.
Well, she did, it was published today and it is also here:
Fabulous news this week regarding the takeover of Wigan Athletic. Thank you to Mr Al-Jasmi and co for stepping in and saving us at what felt like the 11th hour and ending this nightmare, it’s been bleak.
Despite the despair and anguish that administration brought, this past nine months have made me proud to be a Wiganer. The togetherness, the strength, the tenacity of the people fighting to save the club has made my heart swell.
People both in and out of the limelight have stood up and been counted, from 6 year old Jacob doing his garage sale, people struggling through the pandemic chipping in and of course former players such as Reece James, Victor Moses, James McLean and many more donating to the fund.
Heroes such as Jonathan Jackson, Lisa Nandy and Caroline Molyneux spilling blood, sweat and tears, the Supporters Club, Emmerson Boyce and untold others fighting to keep the Latics alive.
The staff and players that have remained at the club, Leam Richardson, Gregor Rioch, Ash Houghton keeping the heart of the club beating. Reading updates in the Post and online, Paul Kendrick being our eyes and ears and reporting what he could. I am so proud of all of you and yes we still have a club at the end of this journey.
What a journey it has been with many bumps, disappointments and fears along the way, I have seen firsthand how it has affected the people that eat, breathe and sleep Wigan Athletic, I have witnessed the cloud descend and no light able to get through, but now the sunshine has broken that darkness, please don’t ever take our sunshine away.
So to everyone named and the thousands that haven’t been named, who worked, donated, supported, cried, worried, had sleepless nights but most importantly stood and fought for what we love, I am so proud of you all.
A very proud and emotional Wiganer
Mrs L. Worthington
First published in Wigan Today 12th Man click here
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