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RAMPANT WIGAN THE REAL DEAL

By Matt Chambers

GET IN: Wigan’s Michael Jacobs is held aloft after scoring the second
PICTURES: Ian Charles/MI News & Sport

WIGAN assistant manager Leam Richardson said his side will keep their feet on the ground despite a fourth straight victory which shot the new title favourites to the top of League One.
A powerful start and early goals from Ivan Toney and Michael Jacobs settled the derby contest, and it was a result that plunged Oldham to joint-bottom of the table.
“We are pleased with our start to the season, but our feet are firmly on the ground,” Richards...

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