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Against All Odds

By Gigi Romano

Against All Odds

By Gigi Romano

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In May 2013, Wigan Athletic achieved the unthinkable-defeating Manchester City, one of the richest clubs in the world, to lift the FA Cup for the first time in their history. It was a triumph that stunned the football world, a story of tactical courage, unwavering belief, and a group of players who refused to be intimidated by the odds stacked against them.
Yet just three days later, joy turned to despair. A defeat to Arsenal sealed Wigan's relegation from the Premier League, ending an eight-year stay in English football's top flight. The contrast between those two matches-arguably the most dramatic week in the club's history-has never been equalled in the modern game.
Against All Odds charts the full story of Wigan's remarkable 2012-13 campaign. From the club's non-league roots and rise to the Premier League, through Roberto Martínez's bold footballing philosophy, to a cup run that saw them topple Everton, Millwall, and finally Manchester City at Wembley, this is the definitive account of an unforgettable season. Richly detailed and meticulously researched, it celebrates a side that redefined the meaning of a "cup team" and gave its town a memory that will last forever.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2025-08-11
Publication Date:
2025-08-11
Publisher:
Independently Published
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1923570501
ISBN13:
9781923570504
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
332 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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