Jim 2 Posted May 11, 2013 Watching the FA Cup final earlier and the moment after Wigan scored there were close ups of some of the crowd celebrating. Almost dropped my beer when I am dead certain I saw James. off this forum (owns the Campaign) jumping around with joy. I'm virtually dead certain it's him and I'm pleased to find someone has uploaded the exact clip I needed on YouTube already! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRENLro-p0s Skip to 1m03s, and the chap jumping around with the glasses and the blue jumper down the bottom left. CERTAIN it's him!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_wooduk 0 Posted May 11, 2013 Mmmm not sure, its been a while though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted May 12, 2013 It could be mate. Maybe he'll confirm soon lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 12, 2013 Lol, what a goal though and 89th minute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 12, 2013 Just had a PM to confirm it was him.... rather pleased with my Corrado (owner) spotting ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 9 Posted May 12, 2013 Great spot Jim. Can't believe how many people have seen this clip now. Was just telling Jim how my phone nearly set alight with all the messages I got over the course of the evening. Still hasn't sank in that Wigan have their name on the FA cup. For me, the recent success story of the FA cup has always been Wimbledon, and since then the press have always secretly yearned for another unfashionable/small club to win it. On Saturday it happened again. I've followed Wigan for a long time. From rainy Tuesday night away days at clubs like Hartlepool, Brighton, Stockport to warm sunny Saturday afternoons at Southport, Halifax and Marine. And when you've followed a club through such a meteoric rise over the last fifteen years (in a town that used Wigan Athletic as a running Joke by many, including the egg chasers), it's really hard to put into words what I'm feeling now. I'm not ashamed to say that I was bawling like a baby after the final whistle. That fact that was also captured on film (thanks ESPN) whilst holding Oscar. In fact I'm filling up typing this. A truly fantastic day (even though we only got home at 2:30 this morning). Many memories for the family and most importantly, the next generation of supporter. Wigan Athletic, You are my sunshine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted May 12, 2013 Damn. The copyright nazi's have already blocked the video on YouTube ffs. Have they nothing better to do really?! :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted May 12, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A8SCBqBous 23.05 mins Well played fella what a day that must have been for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted May 12, 2013 I am pleased for you after all the effort that has been put into that club in the last few year's it is just reward excellent :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 9 Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) Thanks everyone. There simply aren't enough superlatives to express the vibe around here at the moment. Just got back from a post match de-brief in our local public house. Everyone looks like they came dressed from yesterday. We're all just in a state of shock still. It did make me smile when one of our circle of friends said they had booked a hotel for the Charity shield already ! Can't imagine there's many Latics fans on here. That said, I don't think I've seen many football threads on here full stop. Either way here's a few pictures from the day (As of an hour ago, we've been spotted on ITV, BBC news 24, ESPN and SKY don't you know). Starting with my home made flag, which I had in front of us behind the goal, and has travelled more miles to grounds than the lunar shuttle. Think I'll be smiling like a loon for the next six months. Edited May 12, 2013 by James. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted May 12, 2013 good luck for the last couple of games fingers crossed you stay up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted May 12, 2013 Congrats mate, was a good game and you thoroughly deserved to win! Wish my club would give me something to be hopeful/proud about! (Bristol City). :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeb911 10 Posted June 4, 2013 I'm with you there sean....my lot is Sheffield Wednesday...:( mind you...on the plus side at least I get to go to wigan next season......:tongue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted June 4, 2013 Love the pics! Was at Wembley the other day for the playoff final :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 9 Posted June 4, 2013 Cheers Sean. Annoyingly, the only ground from the Championship I'd not been to was Bristol City. Sure we'll cross paths again in the next few seasons. Doesn't seem five minutes since we played at Hillsborough pre season about six years ago. But made up about Palace getting promoted though. After all that the club has been put through over the last few years. Can we borrow Kevin Phillips if we get into the play offs next season ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigowl 0 Posted June 5, 2013 Is Speroni still at Palace? He was our keeper years ago (Dundee FC). He was popular, 'cos he was good. I am sure I saw him in a Palace game recently - he must have been there a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted June 5, 2013 I really hope Kevin Philips is with us next season, but you never know. He has been a brilliant substitute option when we needed goals. Craigowl, Speroni has been at Palace for almost 10 years - immense goalkeeper! Won't say much about Hillsborough - but if Palace had been relegated, chances are we wouldn't exist as a club today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted June 5, 2013 Yeah fair play and well done on your promotion to the promised land! Even though he's a Gashead, I've got a lot of time for Ian Holloway! Been a while since we've heard one his legendary post match remarks though. lol I used to see him all the time as I grew up just round the corner from where he lived when he played, then managed Bristol Rovers. Top bloke! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeb911 10 Posted June 6, 2013 I really hope Kevin Philips is with us next season, but you never know. He has been a brilliant substitute option when we needed goals. Craigowl, Speroni has been at Palace for almost 10 years - immense goalkeeper! Won't say much about Hillsborough - but if Palace had been relegated, chances are we wouldn't exist as a club today! True...not the best of days for me that one but least we bounced back......just happy to be playing championship football for another season....league 1 aint no fun.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullfinch 0 Posted June 22, 2013 You can try and spot me later at the British Lions game in Brisbane. I'll be wearing red:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
