Wigan Athletic: Eight changes in our expected team v Barnsley

By Paul Kendrick

Published 22nd Nov 2024, 16:40 GMT

Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic squad and predicts the 11 men who Shaun Maloney will select to start at Barnsley.

Up the Tics!

Who will Shaun Maloney select to take to the field at Oakwell?

1. LATICS PREDICTED TEAM V BARNSLEY

Who will Shaun Maloney select to take to the field at Oakwell? Photo: Bernard Platt

Should have the benefit of a fortnight off - and possibly a point to prove - after missing out on selection for England Under-21s

2. GOALKEEPER: SAM TICKLE

Should have the benefit of a fortnight off - and possibly a point to prove - after missing out on selection for England Under-21s Photo: Bernard Platt

Has not let Latics down on the right-hand side of the defence this term

3. RIGHT-BACK: JAMES CARRAGHER

Has not let Latics down on the right-hand side of the defence this term Photo: Bernard Platt

Latics will need a big performance from their skipper against Barnsley - and former team-mate Stephen Humphrys

4. CENTRE-BACK: JASON KERR

Latics will need a big performance from their skipper against Barnsley - and former team-mate Stephen Humphrys Photo: Bernard Platt

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