Preston North End

Tough ask to come on at a time when Burton were utterly dominant

Bettoni officially departs Latics for Chelsea

All smiles for Gary Caldwell and John Welsh in the sun at Christopher Park

Former Liverpool and Preston North End man joins Latics backroom staff

Alfie Devine in action for Latics against Manchester United in the FA Youth Cup at Old Trafford in early 2020

Latics quids in after Devine swaps Spurs for Deepdale

Callum Lang is back in the north west with Preston

Latics in the money thanks to Lang move – but Stones decision delayed

Callum Lang is on his way to Preston before the transfer deadline

Latics set for sizeable windfall as Lang prepares for north-west return

Joe Taylor is given final instructions before coming on for his debut against Bolton

Lowe makes Taylor prediction - and reveals reason for Maleace absence

Latics couldn't build on last weekend's FA Cup triumph at Preston as they slipped to defeat against Bolton

'I don't want that' – Lowe acknowledges Latics’ Achilles heel

Calvin Ramsay during his short spell with Latics last term

Ramsay reflects on Latics loan disappointment

Will Keane won the Golden Boot as Latics picked up the League One title in 2021/22

Keane cites Latics factor after joining Richardson at Reading

Former management team Ryan Lowe and Steven Schumacher will lock horns again this weekend as Latics host Bolton

Bolton boss' fear ahead of 'biggest game of season' - 'You'll get embarrassed'

Sam Tickle's brilliance and Harrison Bettoni's winning goal saw Latics beat Preston in the FA Cup

Lowe chief voices Tickle fear after PNE heroics - 'How many days?'

Ryan Lowe fully enjoyed the post-match celebrations at Preston

'I relished the moment to give a bit back' - Why win gave Lowe 'closure'

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Scores on the doors!

Paul Kendrick's Wigan Athletic player ratings v Preston North End - '...proved o...

Ryan Lowe celebrates with the Latics fans after a famous win at Preston

Lowe reacts to Preston win - 'It's just nice for our supporters'

Harrison Bettoni celebrates Latics' winning goal at Deepdale

Wonderful Wigan Athletic dump Preston North End out of the FA Cup
Harrison Bettoni scored the only goal with 15 minutes left as Wigan Athletic saw off Championship high-flyers Preston North End to advance to round four of the FA Cup.
Paul Kendrick

Will Aimson has less fond memories of Latics' FA Cup final victory than most Wiganers, including Callum McManaman!

Why Aimson has ‘devastating’ memories of Latics’ greatest day!

Mike Garrity gets to the know the Latics players during his first day of work on Wednesday

Lowe makes transfer admission - as he makes his first January ‘addition’!

Ryan Lowe says Latics will take the game to Preston this weekend

Latics will 'have a right good go' at PNE, pledges Lowe

Jensen Weir is relishing the prospect of this weekend's trip to Preston

Latics will relish 'underdog' status at Preston, insists Weir

James Carragher and Sam Tickle have been team-mates all the way through the Latics system

Latics starlet has 'never changed' from his junior days - 'Great guy!'

Ryan Lowe will return to Preston at the beginning of next month

Latics handed real Lancashire hotpot in the third round of the FA Cup

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Rob Kelly has rejoined Leam Richardson at Reading

Latics old-boy rejoins Richardson at Reading

Wigan Athletic manager Ryan Lowe on the sidelines at Plymouth Argyle

Latics boss Lowe airs classy words on Plymouth and Cleverley after draw in Devon

Ryan Taylor celebrates scoring against Newcastle at the JJB Stadium on Boxing Day 2008

Former Latics star joins growing 'old-boy network' at Championship club

Alfie Devine of Tottenham Hotspur in action during a pre-season friendly against Reading on July 19, 2025

Former Latics youngster signs new Spurs deal and makes Championship loan move
Former Wigan Athletic youngster Alfie Devine has signed a new contract with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, and made a season-long loan move to Championship side Preston North End for the 2025/26 campaign.
Drew Darbyshire

Josh Windass is mobbed after scoring the winner for Latics against West Brom in October 2018

Ex-Latics man joins McClean at Wrexham

Callum Lang in action for :Latics at Huddersfield in his last full season at the club

Why Latics are more than interested observers in PNE's attempts to land Lang

The Latics players and fans get together for a team photo in Campoamor

Lowe makes 'culture' claim after training camp in sunny Spain

Jack Whatmough celebrates Latics' victory at Huddersfield in 2022/23

Ex-Tic Whatmough back in League One

Jamie Jones celebrates with the League One trophy at Shrewsbury in 2022

Will former Latics custodian Jones be joining Bolton?

Ryan Lowe and his players have been back at Christopher Park to kick-off their preparations for the new campaign

Lowe sets out dual pre-season aim

Ryan Lowe is on the look-out for three new forwards this summer

Lowe outlines the 'different' transfer strategy he'll be employing

Andy Liddell is the new fitness coach of Preston

'Sir' Andy makes shock return at north-west neighbours

Will Keane won the Golden Boot as Latics won the League One title in 2022/23

Are Latics Keane on a return for Will?

Sam Tickle was named in the League One 'team of the year' after another impressive campaign

Lowe reveals Tickle transfer interest: 'The problem was...'

Andy Lonergan pictured with fellow goalkeepers Matty Corran, Sam Tickle and Tom Watson at Northampton on Saturday

Latics goalkeeper confirms surprise departure

Ryan Lowe has been given his 'buzz' back after joining Latics

Joining Latics has given me 'real buzz back', admits Lowe

Ryan Lowe will lock horns with best pal Steven Schumacher when Latics host Bolton on Tuesday

Lowe on Schumacher - 'He'll go for it...I'll go for it...we're brave coaches'

Gregor Rioch is a former team-mate of Ryan Lowe during their playing days at Shrewsbury

Why Lowe is a 'fantastic fit' for Latics - Rioch

Ryan Lowe is the new Latics head coach

How ownership group sold Latics to Lowe - and his backroom staff plans

Ryan Lowe has jumped to the top of the Latics new manager betting market

Lowe steals march on Latics old-boys to replace Maloney

Maloney addresses Tickle exit fears after shock 'bid'

Sam Tickle was subject of a transfer offer from Preston North End. Wigan Athletic have made a swift decision.

Wigan Athletic respond to transfer offer for 22-year-old

Calvin Ramsay will spend the rest of the season on loan at Kilmarnock

Ramsay returns to Scotland

Calvin Ramsay is back at Liverpool after seeing his season-long loan at Wigan cut short

Wigan Athletic cut short Premier League loan to free up space

Calvin Ramsay is aiming to make his mark at Wigan - to enable him to forge a long-term career with Liverpool

'The manager has a lot of belief in me...it’s different to the last two clubs'

Colin Smith, executive head chef for Sodexo Live! with head chef Claire Townell

Stadium chef off to the Olympics

Jamie Jones won two League One title-winners' medals with Latics

Two-time Wigan Athletic League One title-winning star joins League Two outfit

Andy Lonergan gets used to his new surroundings at Christopher Park

Former Liverpool, Everton, Preston and Bolton man joins Latics in dual role

Calvin Ramsay puts pen to pay with Wigan Athletic

Latics pull off coup by landing Liverpool defender on season-long loan

Leam Richardson and Rob Kelly during their time together at Wigan

Former Wigan Athletic coach rejoins Leam Richardson at Rotherham United

Rob Kelly is experiencing health issues just weeks after leaving Latics for Preston

Wigan Athletic old-boy 'experiencing some personal health issues'

Jack Whatmough has joined Preston on a three-year deal

Whatmough makes swift Championship return

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