WIGAN v WATFORD TEAM NEWS from BBC Jack Collison could make his Wigan debut after the West Ham midfielder joined the Latics on loan in midweek. But fellow midfield trio Ben Watson (broken leg), Chris McCann (knee) and Roger Espinoza (hernia) are all on the sidelines. More info is here from the Manchester Evening News, http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...all-news/hornets-test-wigan-v-watford-6863049 Watford will again be without Mathias Ranegie - the Swedish striker serves the second game of a three-match ban. Fellow forward Fernando Forestieri could also miss out with a persistent toe injury. Which the WO confirms, http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sp...eney_Hornets__sole_striking_option_for_Wigan/ leaves Deeney as the only striker! MATCH FACTS Head-to-Head • Watford won the earlier meeting 1-0 at Vicarage Road in September. • Watford are unbeaten in the last three meetings, though they have won only one. Wigan's last win in all competitions was 3-0 at home in the League Cup in October 2005. • Watford have never won at Wigan in any competition, losing four of the six meetings there. Wigan • Wigan have won eight of their last nine games in all competitions, drawing the other one. • Wigan have lost only two of their last 22 games in all competitions, against Doncaster and Huddersfield in the Championship. • Wigan are unbeaten in their last 10 home games in all competitions, winning six. Their last home defeat was 3-1 against Derby in the Championship at the start of December. Watford • Watford have won two of their last three games, losing the other one. • Watford have not won any of their last 13 away games in all competitions, though they have lost only four. Their last win on the road was 2-1 at Huddersfield in the Championship on 5 October. ENJOY THE GAME COMMENTS WELCOME Given our away form those who go may only expect a decent pie, however, a win is needed is we are to squeak the play-offs.
They are in form and we're not on the road...which probably means we'll get a Leicester type scoreline.
Not so easy this one with our away form and Wigan's current overall form. Sorry, but I'm going for a 2-1 defeat here
Today's team: Almunia; Belkalem, Cassetti, Angella; Faraoni, Battocchio, Tozser, McGugan, Pudil; Anya, Deeney. subs: Bond, Hoban, Neill, Ekstrand, Doyley, Merkel, Diakite. Former Hornet Rob Kiernan makes his debut for Wigan apparently...
Just mulling over that squad for today - I thought that the matchday squads had to have seven 'homegrown' players in it? Doesn't seem to be the case there - although I'm not including Almunia/Neill in that count.
Afternoon all, Derby 5-0 Forest FT Looks as if the Forest wheels are coming off. Surprised to see Belkalem start.
Wigan: Al Habsi, Perch, Boyce, Ramis, Beausejour, McArthur, Kiernan, Gomez, Waghorn, McClean, Fortune Subs - Carson Rogne Tunnicliffe, Collison Powell McManaman Maynard.
Me too. He will probably get sent off early doors. And be replaced on the field by Diakite who will follow him down the tunnel a few minutes later.
Suggested that the club wants to see how he can do before the season ends and contracts come up for discussion.
" We don't need to fear playing away, we need to play with freedom as children do in the playground." Bepe
Nice work on the thread by the way Mex. I must admit that my Hornets Player subscription has lapsed and I have not renewed it yet. But Ms Saxet has mentioned that when I do not listen live we always seem to do better. Basically she is calling me a curse. As hard as it is for me - I am not going to renew for a couple of games to test this theory of hers.
Wet and cold in Wigan. Real tough game today when you look at the form of Wigan at home. Looks as if they are playing 4-3-3. Watford in their away strip. Game underway.
Anya caught offside, but he was given space. 1st corner to Wigan. Stabbed away, shot comes in that is nearer the corner flag than the goal. Watford attacking. Loose ball. Wigan attack again and win another corner. Goes for a goalkick.
Good noise coming from the travelling Horns. Anya just caught offside again. He has the pace so doesn't need to get caught.
Blackpool 1-0 Huddersfield Almunia has to bring off a good save after the defence gets in a mess. Faraoni to blame twice.
Jordan Mutch ppts Cardiff 1-0 up against Liverpool. Didn't we have him on loan ages ago? Name rings a bell..
