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BYRNE’S HAPPY TOBOMB ON FOR LATICS

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The LeaguePaper Team
31 December 2017

LEAGUE ONE

By Andrew Lawton
NATHAN Byrne is loving the additional freedom afforded to him by Wigan manager Paul Cook this season.
The 25-year-old full-back, who spent time last season on loan at Friday’s opponents Charlton, has been an ever-present in the Wigan side this year.
And he’s praised Cook for allowing him to remain fresh and keep up his impressive recent form, which has helped the Latics to the summit of League One.
He said: “The gaffer asked me to play a more attacking role and have less defensive responsibility than a normal full-back.
“It’s perfect...

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