Wigan Athletic fundraising effort at £80,000 already!

The page was started by the official Supporters Club, who are centrally coordinating the effort, and who kicked off the fundraising with £10,000.

And already the money is piling in thanks to the generosity of folk from Wigan and elsewhere.

"Ever since the news broke that our beloved Football Club was entering administration talk on social media and beyond has been dominated by discussions around who is to blame for this devastating blow to a club that has both survived and achieved so much over the years," read a statement issued by the Supporters Club.

"We've spoken with Lisa Nandy, both our local MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary of State, and she assured us the necessary questions will be asked regarding how this state of affairs could be allowed to happen to such a club that has been subsequently described by administrators as 'well run' and 'financially viable'.

"I was reassured she will continue to press the Sports Minister and the EFL for answers until someone is held to account and our football club is exonerated of blame that is currently leading to a deduction of points and further uncertainty for our future.

"As supporters, we must try to focus on the immediate priority, which is fulfilling our fixtures for the current season.

"Without this, we cease to be a football club in the English Football League, and there are steps we can take to ensure our future, at least in the short term, so a buyer can be found in the longer term.

"The Official Wigan Athletic Supporters Club has launched the 'Let’s Hang On' appeal.

"We pledge the first £10,000 to finish our 2019-20 season, and we ask all fans, friends, family of our club to pledge their support to ensure Wigan Athletic Football Club has the necessary funds to complete the season.

"We have setup a crowdfunder.co.uk page in conjunction with Murry Toms – Campaign Director of Crowd Funder and Chairman of Cheltenham Town FC - who have offered their services for free.

"As the Official Supporters Club, we will ensure all funds go directly to the football club to support their needs over the coming weeks.

"We have worked on behalf of the football club for over 40 years, and we are in a trusted position to bring together supporters from across all groups and organisations to ensure survival for our club.

"We have spoken to Wigan Athletic officials and they have confirmed they would welcome our support with funds for our team travelling to away fixtures, overnight stays and helping to pay the wages of over 500 staff at the club.

"We need to work together to get through the season!"

To support the appeal, click here