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Thank you to the supporters who took part in our on-line TOP TEN SIGNINGS with the results published in the Fulham programme and on line. Another fabulous response.
Top Ten Premier League Era Moment - VOTE NOW
Now it's time for another vote, which will be published initially in the West Ham programme, and again on line.
Which are the moments that have really mattered, or made an impact on you since the club achieved promotion to the Barclays Premier League?
Here are some reminders but pick out your own if you have any other ideas!
AUGUST 14 2005
- Mark Clattenburg kicks off the first game against Chelsea
-Arjan De Zeeuw slide tackles Frank Lampard in the first minute - we are Premier League
- Substitute Hernan Crespo breaks Latics hearts with his stunning injury time winner
AUGUST 27 2005
-Jason Roberts' penalty secures our first ever home win in the Premier League
OCTOBER 2 2005
-Lee McCulloch's half volley buries Bolton, our first win against 'thowd enemy for 13 years.
NOVEMBER 19 2005
- Second in the table Latics sell out the JJB Stadium for the first time, a crowd of 25,004 witnessing the league game against Arsenal.
DECEMEBER 26 2005
The final whistle against Manchester City seals a pulsating 4-3 win in front of a new record JJB crowd of 25.017
JANUARY 10 2006
-The lights go out to provide best comedy moment of the decade as Jimmy Bullard pulls down Freddie Ljungberg's shorts
JANURY 24 2006
-Mike Pollitt stuns Highbury by saving Robin Van Persie's penalty
-Jason Roberts' injury-time winner sends Latics into ecstasy
FEBRUARY 26 2006
The Carling Cup Final - An historic day for the club
JULY 7 2006
Club makes the record signing of England international Emile Heskey
FEBRUARY 11 2007
-Denny Landzaat's sensational strike puts Latics one up at The Emirates
-Referee Phil Dowd's refusal to award a penalty when Emile Heskey goes down in the box probably prevents Latics from becoming the first away team to win at the stadium
MAY 13 2007
-David Unsworth scores the vital penalty against Sheffield United
-Referee Mike Dean blows the final whistle, Latics are safe!
MAY 14 2008
Paul Jewell, the man who presided over Latics' rise from Division 2 to the Premier League, resigns.
AUGUST 18 2008
Antoine Sibierski's penalty against Sunderland seals a 3-0 victory to send Latics to the top of the Premier League for the first time
SEPTEMBER 8 2007
Emile Heskey becomes the first Latics player to play for England
SEPTEMBER 15 2007
Emile Heskey pulls up in the 9th minute against Fulham. His broken metatarsal becomes the catalyst for the slide that leads to Chris Hutchings' dismissal.
NOVEMBER 26 2007
Steve Bruce unveiled as Latics new manager - a new era begins
DECEMBER 15 2007
Markus Bent's hat-trick seals Bruce's first victory, the remarkable 5-3 games against Blackburn Rovers; and our first against Chairman Dave Whelan's old club
JANUARY 2 2008
-Titus Bramble's equaliser stuns Anfield
-Chris Kirkland's extraordinary double save against Steve Gerrard ensures Latics earn their first point against a 'big four' team
FEBRUARY 25 2007
-Paul Jewell becomes the club's longest serving league manager, leading the team for the 250th time in the win over Newcastle United
-Ryan Taylor's stunning free-kick puts us 1-0 up
-John Filan's equally stunning save seals the points
MARCH 9 2008
Chris Kirkland's best game in a Latics shirt? His saves from Emanuel Adebayor and Cesc Fabregas in virtually the first and last minutes are truly world class and earn Latics another point against a big four team
APRIL 14 2008
Emile Heskey's last minute equaliser has Steve Bruce going bananas on the touchline!
MAY 3 2008
Antonio Valencia's second goal seals the victory that makes us safe
JANUARY 23 2008
Club record transfer fee received is smashed when Wilson Palacios leaves for Tottenham Hotspur
JANUARY 28 2009
Mido's late penalty gives Latics their first home point against Liverpool
FEBRUARY 2 2009
Club breaks its transfer record to sign Charles N'Zogbia from Newcastle United
PICK OUT YOUR TOP THREE AND WE WILL ORGANISE THEM INTO THE TOP TEN. REMEMBER TO ADD A FEW WORDS ABOUT YOUR CHOICES! IT'S YOUR CHANCE TO GET IN THE PROGRAMME AND ON THE WEBSITE!!
All entries to reach us by MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY!!!