Report by SJG

NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE

NETHERFIELD vs WIGAN ATHLETIC

30^th September 1975

UNBEATEN LATICS MARCH ON

Wigan might have a tough schedule at present, and they could be forgiven for pointing out that five games in ten days is an unreasonable ask of a group of athletes. However, they were in no mood to relinquish their unbeaten League record.

The goal-scoring hero was John Rogers, his first strike came in the 17^th minute when he sprinted onto a perfectly delivered through ball from Johnny King and struck a fierce shot past the helpless keeper. The second goal arrived just after the hour mark when ex-Netherfield man, Jeff Wright, swung in a corner and Rogers jumped unopposed to bullet a header into the Netherfield goal.

Latics could easily have won by more, Hinnigan had a stinging shot palmed to safety by the home keeper, and Wright was inches away from getting a vital touch to a low driven cross when well placed.

Netherfield did show some neat touches on a treacherous surface that was hardly conducive to good football, but the Latics defence was well-drilled and their tough tackling restricted the home side to a handful of half chances.

The main threat to the Wigan goal came from a series of long-distance efforts, but Eales showed good agility and handling and on the one occasion he was beaten Gore was on hand to clear the effort off the goal-line.

Full Time; Netherfield 0-2 Wigan Athletic.

Scorers; Rogers (17), (62);

Attendance; 600 (est)

Teams; WIGAN ATHLETIC; (4-4-2) -- Eales, Gore, Hinnigan, Molyneux, Gillibrand; Wright, Bromley, King, Garrett; Sub not used; Braithwaite;

Referee; Mr. N.L. Wilson (Morecambe)