What does DW stand for Wigan?
The DW Stadium is a dual-use stadium in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England hosting rugby league and football. Built and opened in 1999, it is named after main sponsor DW Sports Fitness. Its current capacity is 25,133, all seated in four single-tier stands.
Why is Wigan called the Latics?
For a fairly obvious reason Wigan’s nickname is The Latics, inspired by local pronunciation of the suffix. The first Latics team in season 1932/3, playing in the Cheshire League, wore red and white halved shirts. The same coloured shirts were worn throughout the Thirties up until the outbreak of the Second World War.
When was DW Stadium built?
August 7, 1999
DW Stadium/Opened
How many seats are in the DW Stadium?
25,133
DW Stadium/Capacity
What is the name of Stoke City stadium?
bet365 Stadium
Stoke City F.C./Arenas/Stadiums
bet365 Stadium | Stanley Matthews Way | Stoke-on-Trent | ST4 4EG. The bet365 Stadium is the home of Stoke City Football Club and has been so since the summer of 1997.
What is a Latic?
Latic (plural Latics) (slang, soccer) Someone connected with Wigan Athletic Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc. quotations ▼ (slang, soccer) Someone connected with Oldham Athletic Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
Who is Wigan’s manager?
Leam Richardson
Wigan Athletic F.C./Managers
Leam Nathan Richardson (born 19 November 1979) is an English professional football manager and former player who is currently the manager of Wigan Athletic.
What is Barrows stadium called?
Holker Street
Barrow A.F.C./Arenas/Stadiums
Who plays at DW Stadium?
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Warriors
DW Stadium/Teams
What is Nottingham Forest ground called?
The Nottingham Forest Football Club
Nottingham Forest F.C./Arenas/Stadiums
Where is Burton Albion football ground?
Pirelli Stadium Princess Way
Burton Albion F.C./Arenas/Stadiums
Pirelli Stadium is an association football stadium on Princess Way in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England. It was built in 2005 and is the current home of Burton Albion FC, replacing the club’s old Eton Park home, also on Princess Way, which was demolished and developed into housing.
Why is the DW Stadium called Wigan Athletic Stadium?
In UEFA matches, it is called Wigan Athletic Stadium due to UEFA regulations on sponsorship. The stadium architect was Alfred McAlpine. Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors moved into it from their long-term homes of Springfield Park and Central Park respectively. International rugby league matches have also taken place at the venue.
Where do Wigan Athletic play their home games?
Wigan Athletic were earmarked to play in the ground pretty much ever since Whelan bought the club, but Wigan Warriors, the rugby league club, also moved into the stadium a month after it opened in 1999. They had previously played their home games at Central Park, much as Wigan Athletic used to call Springfield Park their home.
Where was the first Cricket Ground in Wigan?
In 1877, after approaching Wigan Cricket Club for permission, the new Club played its games at the their ground situated in Prescott Street, off Frog Lane. Unfortunately, the time spent at Prescott Street was short lived as the venture was unsuccessful and within eighteen months, the Club folded.
How big was the ground at Wigan Warriors?
Prescott Street was bounded by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway’s Wigan to Southport line at the Pavilion End, a rope walk which dwarfed the one small stand and Prescott Street itself. The ground’s capacity was 7,000, with club record receipts of £320 being taken.
