santy001 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I don't know why but wigans pitch has at least on FM08 and 09 always been 4m narrower than the premier leagues requirement of 64m wide (meaning its 60m wide). I'm not quite sure why this was not picked up on last years at any stage, but when you play wigan their pitch always does look a bit different compared to everyone elses on the screen and I'm not sure if it does have any bearing or not but surely a narrow pitch does affect tactics and makes it much harder for many teams not versed on it to play there, and they can meet the requirement width so I think something is amiss here. The only thing I can think of is it being something to do with the rugby team that plays there too, but surely not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
canvey!! Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The actual real-life pitch is 67m wide :confused:. Data Issue perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROSSONERILEGION Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Have you actually seen their pitch? ****ing atrocious, looks like some pub team's backyard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
santy001 Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 Not sure if their pitch is 67m wide, but the facilties can hold a 67m wide pitch. I've noticed if they get relegated it goes back within regulations (which is usually followed by them dropping to league 1 or league 2) but they are quite difficult to pay with that pitch in my experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I'll have a look into this. Someone has also mentioned this in the Wigan thread in the data forum. Have you actually seen their pitch?****ing atrocious, looks like some pub team's backyard. eh ? Whats wrong with the pitch now !?!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
santy001 Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 All them egg chasers tear it up a fair bit no doubt lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine_iron Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 All them egg chasers tear it up a fair bit no doubt lol. Bloomin good to watch tho (bulls fan) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
santy001 Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Can't be doing with watching rugby, only participating lol. But yea, Wigan seem to become half the team they are when their pitch is the normal size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpyhead Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Arsenal got away with playing on a Subbutteo pitch for years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Bloomin good to watch tho (bulls fan) Fat men running into fat men then falling over is fun to watch ? Takes all sorts i suppose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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