Wigan Athletic player ratings: Paul Kendrick's verdict from the visit of Blackpool - '...gave the manager another nudge for more minutes...'

By Paul Kendrick

Published 23rd Sep 2026, 17:01 GMT

Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic side that beat Blackpool 3-2 in the rebranded Jersey Mike’s Trophy and delivers his report card.

Scores on the doors!

Put himself about as usual, without troubling the opposition goal Photo: Bernard Platt

Hit the post in the first half and gave the manager another nudge for more minutes Photo: Bernard Platt

First start for the club and first goal, he gave Latics a focal point they've lacked all season Photo: Bernard Platt

Scored one and forced a good save from the goalkeeper during his short time on the field Photo: Bernard Platt

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