memory
It is said that if one believes in them, dreams can come
true… but so often they don’t. Yesterday, however, a dream came true. I
travelled to London and Wembley stadium to see Wigan play in the FA Cup final
against Manchester City. When I was born in Wigan a few decades ago the town
was a rugby town. The football team was tiny and playing in the amateur
leagues. They have been in existence for a shorter period of time than most
other professional teams, being formed in 1932, and even now, as a premiership team,
they engage each season afresh in a relegation battle. A battle that this
season it looks like they may possibly be on the verge of losing after a
crushing defeat on Tuesday against Swansea. This brings us back to that word
that Wigan seem have adopted as their own in these dark times – BELIEVE. We
have to believe we can remain in the premier league. Little Wigan went out onto
the Wembley pitch yesterday against the wealthiest club in England, last
season’s champions, and won the game 1-0. It was an incredible feat. I’ve
watched the game again today and even watching it a second time I was still
struggling to believe that Wigan had even made it to the final let alone won
it. It was a day that I shall never forget. I am proud of the team, the
manager, the owner and all of the people of the town, especially those who
travelled to the game yesterday. Thank you for one of my greatest moments and
for an ever-lasting memory.
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