@moonay97

WAFC, Music, Beer, Wine, books, travelling, cricket, and generally trying not to be (too much of) a prick.

Joined May 2014
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Magnificent.
Kieran Maguire
@KieranMaguireOct 13
On this day in 1978 The Jam released Down In The Tube Station At Midnight. A work of genius in 3 1/2 minutes about just how grim life could be in those days. "The smell of brown leather, it blended in with the weather" youtu.be/hf4EFDGP4yg?si=z7wf… via @YouTube

The Jam - Down In The Tube Station At Midnight

Music video by The Jam performing Down In The Tube Station At Midni...

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This week's 12th Man...written BY the fans, FOR the fans... #wafc "It’s always the same..when things aren’t fully communicated, explained and clarified, we plebs make up our own reality..." @WigaNrthAmerica @garkaaa @moonay97 @Lalbonda @billyh1310 wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

12th Man: When things aren’t communicated, we make up our own reality

Our panel of Latics experts use the international break to assess where their side stands after the first block of fixtures

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Belated 12th Man from last week's Post...again in two parts because of the huge response...written BY the fans, FOR the fans... #wafc PART ONE: "Just have a day off and read the room..." @gomonline @Lalbonda @moonay97 wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

PART ONE: 12th Man - 'Just have a day off and read the room...'

In the first of a two-part special, our panel of Latics experts run the rule over a week that included the tragic passing of goalkeeping Kevin Miller, defeat against Wycombe Wanderers in the league,...

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Who? Heard of 3 of em. #strictly #thedancing
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Earlier than usual 12th Man due to game/deadline...written BY the fans, FOR the fans... #wafc "This uneasy feeling of distrust is nothing new to long-term Latics fans..." @gomonline @WigaNrthAmerica @garkaaa @moonay97 @jakenich1999 @alfie_hurd99414 wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

12th Man: ‘This uneasy feeling of distrust is nothing new to long-term fans’

Our panel of Latics experts assess a hugely disappointing start to the season, increased anger off the field, and the ramifications of this week’s transfer deadline...

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This week's 12th Man...written BY the fans, FOR the fans...unmissable as ever! #wafc "Going back to Springfield Park, we always had 'Happy Clappers' and sceptics. So what's different this season?" @gomonline @WigaNrthAmerica @livesey99 @moonay97 @Lalbonda wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

12th Man: ‘Even at Springfield Park, we always had Happy Clappers and sceptics’

Our panel of Latics experts reflect on defeat at Cambridge United, victory over Aston Villa Under-21s, and hopefully a hat-trick of Premier League arrivals ahead of Saturday’s League One opener...

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Time for a brew and this week's 12th Man...written BY the fans, FOR the fans... #wafc 'People today have a wider choice, and if they aren't happy, then they will look elsewhere for their entertainment...' @gomonline @WigaNrthAmerica @AC9632 @moonay97 wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

12th Man: 'People have more choice...if they're unhappy, they'll look elsewhere'

Our panel of Wigan Athletic experts reflect on another hugely eventful week at the club – on and off the pitch – ahead of this weekend’s return to League One football at Cambridge United...

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This week's 12th Man...written BY the fans, FOR the fans... #wafc Essential reading as ever...as one fan outlines his reasons for stepping away, others issue a rallying call for unity! @WigaNrthAmerica @livesey99 @soccerates @garkaaa @moonay97 @Lalbonda wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

12th Man: ‘Why I have made the decision to step away from Latics’

Our panel of Latics are not exactly basking in pre-season optimism ahead of the first ‘proper’ game of the campaign at Barnsley this weekend...

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Utter, utter perfection.
James Hogg
@JamesAHogg2May 28
Happy 91st birthday to the outrageously talented Anne Reid, seen here delivering one of sitcom-land’s finest ever lines, as written by her friend, Victoria Wood. Good morning.
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New Article: The Disappearing Trophy After England won the World Cup in 1966, the trophy mysteriously disappeared. Enter conspiracy theories, replicas and Pickles the dog who found the original Jules Rimet trophy. Words: @terrythomas1 Available to read on our website ⬇️ footballheritage.co.uk/the-d…
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Time for a brew and this week's 12th Man...written BY the fans, FOR the fans... #wafc "I still think we’re in a better place now than where we were 12 months ago..." @WigaNrthAmerica @moonay97 @Lalbonda wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

12th Man: 'I still think we’re in a better place now than we were 12 months ago'

Our panel of Latics experts assess another hugely eventful League One campaign, and look ahead to the latest ‘rebuild’ over the coming summer months...

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G' wan Charlie ... now kick Trump in the nuts. 😂
Acyn
@AcynApr 28
Standing ovation for this line from King Charles: The U.S. Supreme court historical society has calculated that Magna Carta is cited in at least 160 supreme court cases since 1789, not least as the foundation of the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances.
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This week's 12th Man...written BY the fans, FOR the fans... #wafc 'The end of a very strange season...and a Tale of Two Cities!' @gomonline @WigaNrthAmerica @moonay97 @Lalbonda @billyh1310 wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

12th Man: 'The end of a very strange season...and a Tale of Two Cities!'

Ahead of the last weekend of the EFL regular season, our panel of Latics observers reflect on another tumultuous campaign, and look at the bigger picture regarding what comes next.

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Magnificent in every way. Badge of honour if you could sing all the words without cocking up. "And the last thing I saw, as I lay there on the floor ..." 💙
Batfox Pictures@Batfox_PicturesApr 13
Painting a vivid picture of urban tension, “Down in the Tube Station at Midnight” stands as one of the most powerful songs by The Jam. Performed live, the track captures the urgency and storytelling that defined their late 70s peak.
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This week's 12th Man...written BY the fans, FOR the fans... #wafc "I think I will go with the ostrich approach..." @gomonline @WigaNrthAmerica @moonay97 @garkaaa @Lalbonda wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

12th Man: ‘I'll adopt the ostrich approach and stick my head firmly in the sand’

Our panel of Latics observers reflect on a fine Easter return which keeps the side above the relegation zone with only five games to go...with the prospect of more great strides – on and off the...

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This week's 12th Man...written BY the fans, FOR the fans... #wafc "We need as much alignment as possible across all areas..." @WigaNrthAmerica @garkaaa @Lalbonda @moonay97 @billyh1310 wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

12th Man - 'We need as much alignment as possible across all areas'

Our panel of Latics observers reflect on a disappointing trip down to Reading, ahead of the always important Easter period which could shape the season of many clubs...including Gary Caldwell’s...

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This week's 12th Man...written BY the fans, FOR the fans...this one will resonate with many... #wafc 'It's not just about kicking a ball around. It's about being part of a family...' @gomonline @WigaNrthAmerica @garkaaa @moonay97 @Lalbonda @billyh1310 wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

12th Man - 'It's not just kicking a ball around. It's being part of a family...'

Our panel of Latics experts continue to enjoy the upturn under Gary Caldwell, as well as reflecting on what supporting this unique football club means to them following another emotional week...

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Watching "The Good Old Days" on Beeb4, (thinking it might be a lovely memory, as I remember watching with my Grandma) let's face it, they weren't really !
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Second of another bumper two-part 12th Man...written BY the fans, FOR the fans... #wafc "We failed to understand how toxic that system turned out to be - on and off the pitch..." @garktics @moonay @soccerates wigantoday.net/sport/footbal…

PART TWO: 12th Man - 'We failed to understand how toxic that system was'

In the second of another bumper two-part 12th Man feature, our panel of Latics experts assess a vital victory over Huddersfield and bask in the glow of the feel-good factor generated by Gary Caldwe...

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