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COOK AIMS TO FRY A BIG FISH

Boss has to change recipe…

By Chris Dunlavy

SO PAINFUL: Jordy de Wijs heads Hull’s late winner against Wigan in midweek
PICTURE: PA Images

KEY MAN TEEMU PUKKI Norwich

IF POSITIVITY is key to winning a Championship relegation battle, it seems nobody has told Paul Cook.
The Wigan manager could not have been more despondent after his side squandered a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 at Hull City in midweek – a result that left the Latics two points above the drop zone.
“It’s like take 26,” said Cook of his side’s repeated failure to see out games, befor...

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