Two big hitters are joining the Latics. And Roberto Martinez was eager to clinch the deal and bring on side two star teamplayers with their sights on the goal.
But the excitement was more in the boardroom than on the pitch as deputy council leader Cllr David Molyneux and cabinet customer services lead Cllr Chris Ready met with the Latics manager and chief executive Jonathan Jackson this week to discuss tactics – and the continued partnership between club and borough.
Roberto Martinez says: “Of course we’ve been talking football, but we have also discussed closer ties between Wigan Athletic and the community. I am very proud of this town and want all my players to feel a real loyalty to the area.”
Season ticket holder Cllr Molyneux said that the prestige of a premier league team was excellent for the town. “Wigan’s name being heard around the world is extremely important to us. We are fortunate in having first rate sporting links which keep the town’s profile strong and I’m immensely proud to support my local team not just by cheering them on from the stand, but also behind the scenes.”
The history of the DW Stadium itself is closely linked to the council, and the council remains a shareholder and owns the land on which the teams play.
Cllr Ready also met with Wigan Warriors stars this week as part of his work to develop ever closer links between the teams and the town. And Martinze was pleased to help highlight a difficult local issue this week: the Latics team took time out from their training at Standish Lower Ground to sign a giant Valentine’s card pledging their support to a partnership of agencies including the police, PCT and council to stop the scourge of domestic violence.
Cllr Ready adds: “The sporting heritage of this town is one we can be justly proud of and I welcome Roberto’s strong commitment to working with us for the benefit of the community – the work done so far is testament to that and there is more to come.”
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