And so to the final month of the season. Wigan took on Arsenal in the last
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Another great day out and Wigan proved they weren't just there for the occasion as David Thompson's free kick put us 2-1 up, but Arsenal took control and won the game 4-2 with a Thierry Henry hat-trick.
The win took them above rivals Tottenham and into the Champions League places. A great day was marred for Wigan fans though, by the actions of a certain Pascal Chimbonda.
Mr Chimbonda saw fit to hand in a written transfer request to manager Paul Jewell whilst still in his kit and boots. PJ hit the roof. Pascal went from hero to zero in Wigan fans eyes.
How can someone be so disrespectful to the club that dragged him from nowhere when no one else would give him a chance? Loyalty in sport? DEAD. Dave Whelan later came out and said he would not leave for less than 6 million.
In the weeks that followed Stephane Henchoz and David Thompson were released by Latics and Wigan had an £8.5 million bid accepted for England striker Andy Johnson.
Bolton and Everton joined the hunt and the Crystal Palace front man opted to go to Goodison Park. Speculation grew regarding the future of Pascal Chimbonda with Bayern Munich, Man United and Spurs all interested.
Sun 07 May | A | League | L 2-4 | 38,359 |
Final League Position:
10 | 38 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 45 | 52 | 51 | -7 |
