Wigan Athletic: Player ratings - Blackpool (a)

By Paul Kendrick

Published 2nd Sep 2023, 22:29 GMT

Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic performance at Blackpool and delivers his report card...

Scores on the doors!

Kept Latics in it with a series of super saves that belied his age and experience. Destined for stardom

. SAM TICKLE: 9

Kept Latics in it with a series of super saves that belied his age and experience. Destined for stardom Photo: BP

Number of games and lack of pre-season possibly catching up with him, hooked before the hour mark

. SEAN CLARE: 6

Number of games and lack of pre-season possibly catching up with him, hooked before the hour mark Photo: BP

Recalled to the side for the suspended Charlie Hughes, not quite up his usual standards, before late injury

. LIAM MORRISON: 6

Recalled to the side for the suspended Charlie Hughes, not quite up his usual standards, before late injury Photo: BP

Headed over with a great chance, didn't look as comfortable as usual without Hughes alongside him

. KELL WATTS: 6

Headed over with a great chance, didn't look as comfortable as usual without Hughes alongside him Photo: BP

One of the stand-outs of the season so far, but a rare afternoon to forget in both defence and attack

. TOM PEARCE: 4

One of the stand-outs of the season so far, but a rare afternoon to forget in both defence and attack Photo: BP

Again was instrumental in keeping Latics moving forward but didn't have enough options around him

. MATT SMITH: 7

Again was instrumental in keeping Latics moving forward but didn't have enough options around him Photo: BP

Kept Latics in it with a series of super saves that belied his age and experience. Destined for stardom

1. SAM TICKLE: 9

Kept Latics in it with a series of super saves that belied his age and experience. Destined for stardom Photo: BP

Number of games and lack of pre-season possibly catching up with him, hooked before the hour mark

2. SEAN CLARE: 6

Number of games and lack of pre-season possibly catching up with him, hooked before the hour mark Photo: BP

Recalled to the side for the suspended Charlie Hughes, not quite up his usual standards, before late injury

3. LIAM MORRISON: 6

Recalled to the side for the suspended Charlie Hughes, not quite up his usual standards, before late injury Photo: BP

Headed over with a great chance, didn't look as comfortable as usual without Hughes alongside him

4. KELL WATTS: 6

Headed over with a great chance, didn't look as comfortable as usual without Hughes alongside him Photo: BP

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