BOSS SHAUN BUZZING WITH 'BIGGEST' WIN OF HIS REIGN

SHAUN Maloney described Wigan’s latest derby triumph over Bolton as his biggest win since becoming manager in January 2023.

- Trevor Baxter

Dale Taylor’s early opener and Thelo Aasgaard’s eighth of the season extended Wigan’s hoodoo over their neighbours to nine games.

“I said before the game I felt if we won then it would be the proudest or biggest victory I would have since I have been here,” said Maloney.

The Latics chief ’s rare post-game celebrations, joining his players to celebrate in front of more than 3,000 away supporters, showed exactly how much it meant.

“I hate showing emotion, but it just came out. That moment though was for our players. They are the ones that did it. These boys can be good - some of them need a little bit more time - but when they are really at it we can beat anyone.”