Wigan supervisor’s 10-word crew speak earlier than beating Man City within the FA Cup

On Jan 8, 2024

Wigan pulled off a significant FA Cup upset beating Manchester City in 2018 – however it actually wasn’t because of Paul Cook’s 10-word crew speak.

In a repeat of the 2013 remaining, the then-League One desk topping Latics welcomed the Premier League leaders to the DW Stadium. As anticipated, they have been dominated from almost begin to end.

Pep Guardiola‘s aspect had a staggering 83% possession and registered simply shy of 30 makes an attempt on purpose, however they merely could not discover a well beyond Christian Walton within the Wigan web.

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And they have been made to pay when Will Grigg capitalised on a defensive mix-up to complete previous Claudio Bravo, securing a 1-0 win after Fabian Delph had been despatched off in first-half stoppage time to progress to the quarter-finals.

Nearly six years on, third tier Wigan will play City’s neighbours United tonight (January 8) trying to pull off an identical scalp. The draw made former midfielder Max Power reminisce on the victory.

What’s your favorite FA Cup upset? Let us know which recreation and why within the feedback part.

John Stones of Manchester City looks dejected following Wigan Athletic's opening goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City at DW Stadium on February 19, 2018 — Man City have been beat by the aspect two divisions decrease than them
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Paul Cook of Wigan Athletic reacts — Paul Cook’s pre-match crew speak consisted of simply 10 hilarious phrases
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“What a great FA Cup draw for Wigan yesterday,” he posted on social media after the tie was arrange. “The club and the cup just have that special relationship.

“I nonetheless look again and snigger at how we beat this Man City crew,” he continued, sharing a picture of the line-ups which additionally included Aymeric Laporte, John Stones, Danilo, David Silva, Fernandinho, Ilkay Gundogan, Leroy Sane, Bernardo Silva and Sergio Aguero.

Pep Guardiola of Manchester City looks dejected — Pep Guardiola noticed his multi-million pound aspect be scalped
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Wigan Athletic's Will Grigg celebrates with Max Power — Cult hero Grigg produced the products after Fabian Delph’s purple card
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“The magic of the cup, good times,” wrote Power. “I remember the gaffer (Paul Cook) getting their team sheet and writing it up on the board.

“He circled checked out us and there was a silence for a couple of seconds, then the dressing spherical burst out laughing. He then mentioned ‘All the perfect lads, as a result of I can’t f***ing assist use’.”

Wigan did have future Brighton and Newcastle defender Dan Burn of their defence, in addition to United academy graduate Nick Powell. But they got an enormous serving to by the magic of the cup, which they’re going to be relying upon once more in opposition to the Red Devils.