We kick-off 2024 with a home match against Wigan Athletic looking to build on our superb form over the festive period.
As ever, there is an edition of OAKWELL REVIEW available for you to add to your collection for the Latics’ visit on New Year’s Day, so what can you expect to read?
Big games deserve big interviews, and that’s exactly what we have for you! LUCA CONNELL is our cover star, and he discusses his recent absence from the team through illness – which kept him sidelined for three months – and how grateful he is for all of the support he received, particularly from Reds’ head coach Neill Collins.
The midfielder reflects on his return to playing and states his ambition to go one further this campaign, opening up about that Wembley heartbreak back in May.
If that wasn’t enough to whet your appetite, we also sat down for our traditional mid-season interview with Academy Manager and interim Director of Football, BOBBY HASSELL to speak all things U21s and U18s.
It has been a positive year for the young Reds – particularly for Nicky Eaden’s side, who were of course crowned Professional Development League champions for the first time in the club’s history.
There have been 10 debutants from within our Academy this term, and plenty of reasons to be optimistic for the future.
We have our usual section dedicated to the visitors from Lancashire, highlighting their head coach Shaun Maloney, captain and a key player, as well as taking a look at 12 'conn-ex-ions' who represented both sides and this fixture’s history.
Football historian, LEIGH EDWARDS also pinpoints 10 former Latics players who came from non-league.
All of this and more in your Wigan Athletic edition of OAKWELL REVIEW, which can be bought from our designated programme sellers around the stadium or from the Box Office.
Alternatively, order yours online.
