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WIGAN
ATHLETIC - SATURDAY 21/08/2004 |
| Brighton
have made a disappointing start to love back in
Division One. Sorry, The Championship. With just
1 point out of a possible 9, they traveled to
early league leaders Wigan, who were currently
unbeaten. With Tom Stewart working, Witham and
McCarthy were joined by Tom Cutting, son of Nick
and brother of Joe and Sam. Unfortunately the
camera was left behind, so its only a review
this week |
| Mode
of Transport: |
It
was time to mount Liz, as we traveled on the
Costa Express, otherwise known as the Official
Supporters club coach for the 5 hour journey to
Wigan, near Manchester |
| Team: |
A
4-4-2 line up of: Kuipers, Virgo, Cullip,
Butters, Currie, Hinshlewood, Nicolas, Mayo,
Molango and Knight |
| Kit: |
The
away kit of all yellow with black trim was used
today due to Wigan playing in blue, and Kuipers
decided on a fantastic pearl silver and ruby red
number, complete with black shorts and socks |
| Mark
McGhee's Attire: |
A
light blue shirt with black trousers, and he
even went to the extreme of a black blazer
midway through the second half |
| Weather: |
Sunny
at Wigan, although a slight breeze meant it was
a cool day. We also encountered spots of rain
throughout the journey |
| Stadium
Rating: |
The
JJB Stadium opened in 1999. Designed by
McAlpine, who also built Bolton and
Huddersfield, and will build Brighton's new
ground, it is a nice effort. A fabulous view was
achieved from the top of the away section. 8/10 |
| Food
Rating: |
A
delightful hotdog was only £2.20, although it
was rather small and tasted distinctly of
rubber. A pint of Fosters was also a disgraceful
£2.80. 4/10 |
| Entertainment: |
Half
time entertainment was provided in the form of
cheerleaders. Scott also received randy text
messages from a mystery admirer wanting to 'rub
ketchup on your thighs', although we discovered
it was infact Witham using Cutting's phone. This
helped pass the time on the journey |
| Friendliness
of Locals: |
Seemed
a friendly bunch, although this was probably
helped by the fact they were top of the league
and had just won 3-0 |
| Standard
of Local Females: |
Didn't
really see a lot, although the cheerleaders were
quite attractive, although as Witham pointed out
they had 'probably slept with every man between
the ages of 12-76 in the Wigan area' |
| Flag
Attention: |
None.
With Tom Stewart not making the trip, and Scott
forgetting the Sussex by the Sea flag, we didn't
have a flag to take |
| Match
Report: |
Brighton
were outclassed by Wigan 3-0. On the first half
performance they maybe deserved something from
the game, but in the second half deserved
nothing. Wigan will do well this season, and
unless Brighton can get Ben Roberts and Richard
Carpenter fit soon, a season of struggle is on
the cards |
| Thought
of the Day: |
It
was Witham again who provided this beauty. With
the Brighton subs warming up, and the
cheerleaders performing at the same time, he
came up with: "Can you imagine if Albert
Jarret just took off his shorts to reveal a 9
inch penis, and mounted each cheerleader in turn
in a mass sexual romping" |
