The nation&apos;s &apos;lockdown&apos; due to the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted lives in many different ways, but for James Moorcroft, a 27-year-old professional boxer from Hindley, it&apos;s re-alligned his focus on his sport and given him more determination than ever to overturn January&apos;s first pro defeat to Scottish fighter Martin Harkin.Now James isn&apos;t just any boxer, he&apos;s been up close an personal with the Wigan Athletic squad in the past, with the help of another Wigan son, Lightning Lee Blundell at Blundell&apos;s Gym. Latics have trained at Blundell&apos;s Boxing Gym on a number of occasions, and in this episode, James lifts the lid on who impressed him, but we couldn&apos;t coax him into telling us which member of the team sat on a chair at the punch bag...As well as some light-hearted Latics chat and his memories from his days as a junior member at the club, James explained that he&apos;s struck up a bond with a number of the players since training at Blundell&apos;s, including Kal Naismith, who he holds in high regard.Setting out his aims for the year ahead, James also said it would be the dream to fight in front of a crowd at the DW Stadium during his career... who knows what might be on the horizon?Catch this week&apos;s episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.If you&apos;d like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

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Latics Listen 28 | James Moorcroft

The nation's 'lockdown' due to the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted lives in many different ways, but for James Moorcroft, a 27-year-old professional boxer from Hindley, it's re-alligned his focus on his sport and given him more determination than ever to overturn January's first pro defeat to Scottish fighter Martin Harkin.Now James isn't just any boxer, he's been up close an personal with the Wigan Athletic squad in the past, with the help of another Wigan son, Lightning Lee Blundell at Blundell's Gym. Latics have trained at Blundell's Boxing Gym on a number of occasions, and in this episode, James lifts the lid on who impressed him, but we couldn't coax him into telling us which member of the team sat on a chair at the punch bag...As well as some light-hearted Latics chat and his memories from his days as a junior member at the club, James explained that he's struck up a bond with a number of the players since training at Blundell's, including Kal Naismith, who he holds in high regard.Setting out his aims for the year ahead, James also said it would be the dream to fight in front of a crowd at the DW Stadium during his career... who knows what might be on the horizon?Catch this week's episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.If you'd like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world we live in, but it&apos;s safe to say there have been lots of positives among what has been and continues to be a challenging time for everyone.A glimmer of light within the Wigan Athletic community has been the emergence of eSports Wigan Athletic, our VPG (Virtual Pro Gaming) FIFA 20 pro club, which has united a group of Latics supporters and fellow football fans, spearheaded by Latics fan and YouTuber, Louis Ellis.Louis, or LE96z as he&apos;s know to his 111,000 subscribers, was contacted by our media team about representing the club on its first eSports voyage - so in our episode 27 of Latics Listen, he&apos;s going to explain exactly what eSports is, exactly how he helped to form our team and exactly how it&apos;s benefited a group of like-minded football fans, with a positive impact on mental health.eSports Wigan Athletic compete in the VPG England Partnered English Premier and at the time of recording sit ninth out of 18, having won nine of their opening 21 matches. Be sure to follow the team on Twitter @eSportsWigan for all of the latest updates, with every game streamed live on Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday on the official Wigan Athletic YouTube channel.As is now customary on our Latics Listen episodes, we also asked Louis about his favourite Latics things, which bizarrely finds us listening to a story about a hotel fire, Leighton Baines and an embarrassing Dad - yep, it&apos;s as strange as it sounds.Catch this week&apos;s episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.If you&apos;d like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

Latics Listen 27 | Creating a community through eSports during a pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world we live in, but it's safe to say there have been lots of positives among what has been and continues to be a challenging time for everyone.A glimmer of light within the Wigan Athletic community has been the emergence of eSports Wigan Athletic, our VPG (Virtual Pro Gaming) FIFA 20 pro club, which has united a group of Latics supporters and fellow football fans, spearheaded by Latics fan and YouTuber, Louis Ellis.Louis, or LE96z as he's know to his 111,000 subscribers, was contacted by our media team about representing the club on its first eSports voyage - so in our episode 27 of Latics Listen, he's going to explain exactly what eSports is, exactly how he helped to form our team and exactly how it's benefited a group of like-minded football fans, with a positive impact on mental health.eSports Wigan Athletic compete in the VPG England Partnered English Premier and at the time of recording sit ninth out of 18, having won nine of their opening 21 matches. Be sure to follow the team on Twitter @eSportsWigan for all of the latest updates, with every game streamed live on Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday on the official Wigan Athletic YouTube channel.As is now customary on our Latics Listen episodes, we also asked Louis about his favourite Latics things, which bizarrely finds us listening to a story about a hotel fire, Leighton Baines and an embarrassing Dad - yep, it's as strange as it sounds.Catch this week's episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.If you'd like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

In our third instalment of Latics Listen during &apos;lockdown&apos;, Progress with Unity podcast presenter Simon Gregory picks up his &apos;hat-trick ball&apos; from the Latics Listen &apos;studio&apos;, making his third appearance on the pod, as he tells us how grateful he&apos;s been to fellow Latics fans for their personal support during this challenging time, as well as some hurdles to overcome.Later in the episode we find out everything about Simon&apos;s top three Latics players, managers, kits, matches and fellow supporters in our regular end of the pod segment.Catch this week&apos;s episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.If you&apos;d like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

Latics Listen 26 | Progress with Unity

In our third instalment of Latics Listen during 'lockdown', Progress with Unity podcast presenter Simon Gregory picks up his 'hat-trick ball' from the Latics Listen 'studio', making his third appearance on the pod, as he tells us how grateful he's been to fellow Latics fans for their personal support during this challenging time, as well as some hurdles to overcome.Later in the episode we find out everything about Simon's top three Latics players, managers, kits, matches and fellow supporters in our regular end of the pod segment.Catch this week's episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.If you'd like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

We&apos;re back! Latics Latics has returned and we&apos;re kick starting the season by chatting to YOU, our loyal supporters!A Latics supporter since the 1970s and former steward, George Chilvers was the first supporter we called via Zoom. A season card holder who goes to matches with his son Stefan and grandson Ben, George isn&apos;t just a long-serving fan of the club, but also forms a key part in bringing our history to life in full colour.George&apos;s skill in colourising black and white images, both Latics and wider football and sport, breathes new life and character into some of our oldest documented images - a fascinating subject which can be seen in all of its glory on his Facebook page - Colourised by George - with particular focus on his Wigan Athletic images a must see.As well as giving us an insight into his passion away from the pitch, George relays his story of supporting Latics, including how the community spirit and sense of family still captures his imagination to this day.To see each episode out, we&apos;ll also be asking each supporter some &apos;Top Threes&apos; - finding out about favourite players, managers, kits, matches and fellow supporters met through the love of Latics.Catch this week&apos;s episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.If you&apos;d like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

Latics Listen 24 - Colourised by George

We're back! Latics Latics has returned and we're kick starting the season by chatting to YOU, our loyal supporters!A Latics supporter since the 1970s and former steward, George Chilvers was the first supporter we called via Zoom. A season card holder who goes to matches with his son Stefan and grandson Ben, George isn't just a long-serving fan of the club, but also forms a key part in bringing our history to life in full colour.George's skill in colourising black and white images, both Latics and wider football and sport, breathes new life and character into some of our oldest documented images - a fascinating subject which can be seen in all of its glory on his Facebook page - Colourised by George - with particular focus on his Wigan Athletic images a must see.As well as giving us an insight into his passion away from the pitch, George relays his story of supporting Latics, including how the community spirit and sense of family still captures his imagination to this day.To see each episode out, we'll also be asking each supporter some 'Top Threes' - finding out about favourite players, managers, kits, matches and fellow supporters met through the love of Latics.Catch this week's episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.If you'd like to feature on a future episode of the podcast or have someone to nominate for a chat with our team, get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

Anthony Pilkington gets ready for a return to his old stomping ground,U23 leading scorer Charlie Jolley on Latics’ Premier League Cup progression,Nick Chadwick on learning from the U23s’ recent defeat to Huddersfield,Leon Balogun visits Chorley St James’ as part of the EFL Week of Action,And the Lilacs play us out with Vicarage Road.Catch this week&apos;s episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

Latics Listen 23 | Terriers Return, Premier League Cup Progression and the EFL Day of Action

Anthony Pilkington gets ready for a return to his old stomping ground,U23 leading scorer Charlie Jolley on Latics’ Premier League Cup progression,Nick Chadwick on learning from the U23s’ recent defeat to Huddersfield,Leon Balogun visits Chorley St James’ as part of the EFL Week of Action,And the Lilacs play us out with Vicarage Road.Catch this week's episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

It’s a packed episode this week, with…Gary Roberts on Latics’ hat-trick of victories,Gregor Rioch on Academy successes,Nick Chadwick and Emeka Obi on the U23s’ win on Monday,Wigan Athletic Community Trust’s latest award,and Stanleys play us out with A Better Life...Catch this week&apos;s episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

Latics Listen 22 | Winning Hearts, Awards and Football Matches

It’s a packed episode this week, with…Gary Roberts on Latics’ hat-trick of victories,Gregor Rioch on Academy successes,Nick Chadwick and Emeka Obi on the U23s’ win on Monday,Wigan Athletic Community Trust’s latest award,and Stanleys play us out with A Better Life...Catch this week's episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

Reaction straight from the Madejski with Paul Cook and Jamal Lowe,Messages to Chey Dunkley following his injury on Wednesday night,Analysis from Tommy Gore and Guy Clarke on a dominant victory,FA Youth Cup quarter final previews with Peter Murphy and Harry Jolley,Plus… a new Match Day Wrapped segment, with the Lottery Winners playing us out!Catch this week&apos;s episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com*Thank you to the Lottery Winners for contributing to this episode with their track &apos;21&apos;. All rights to the music in this episode are reserved to the Lottery Winners.*

Latics Listen 21 | Reading Recap and History in the Making

Reaction straight from the Madejski with Paul Cook and Jamal Lowe,Messages to Chey Dunkley following his injury on Wednesday night,Analysis from Tommy Gore and Guy Clarke on a dominant victory,FA Youth Cup quarter final previews with Peter Murphy and Harry Jolley,Plus… a new Match Day Wrapped segment, with the Lottery Winners playing us out!Catch this week's episode via SoundCloud above, or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Buzzsprout by searching for Latics Listen.Got a question to ask one of the players are want to feature on an episode? Get in touch by emailing laticslisten@wiganathletic.com*Thank you to the Lottery Winners for contributing to this episode with their track '21'. All rights to the music in this episode are reserved to the Lottery Winners.*

This is Latics Listen, the official Wigan Athletic podcast.New for the 2018/19 campaign we aim to keep you up-to-date with news, views and feature on all things Latics.We'll bring you a selection of interviews, chats and highlights with your favourite Latics personnel from ex-players and managers to the current squad.We're willing to get you, the fans, involved too. If you want to feature simply email laticslisten@wiganathletic.com

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