Peet Previews Oldham friendly

  • Matt Peet has previewed Sunday’s first pre-season outing against Oldham.
  • Peet: “It’s big for us, we are looking forward to it, and it’s a step in the right direction.”
  • Tickets for Sunday’s friendly at Boundary Park can be purchased HERE.

Matt Peet has looked ahead to Sunday’s opening pre-season friendly against Oldham at Boundary Park.

A select Warriors squad will face the Betfred League One champions in the first of two pre-season friendlies, with Peet sharing the Warriors’ excitement ahead of this weekend’s meeting.

“This match is important, particularly for some of our younger players who have been in working hard since early November,” Peet said. “It’s the next stage in our journey from the start of pre-season and I know our lads are delighted to have a game.

“The way we carry ourselves this weekend will contribute to what will be a great day. It’s big for us, we are looking forward to it, and it’s a step in the right direction.”

On the importance of fixtures within the pre-season schedule, Peet said: “Friendlies allow you to see where you are. There will be good elements but also parts to work on the following week. The first part of pre-season is mostly coaching by numbers, but now the lads are ready to take to the field.”

New signing George Hirst, who was part of Sean Long’s Oldham squad that achieved promotion to the Championship last season, could make his first Wigan outing this weekend.

“George is exactly what we were looking for – he’s a physical individual who is eager to learn,” Peet revealed. “You can see he’s taken good habits from his time at Oldham such as his attitude and work ethic both sides of the ball. He’s excited and we’re looking forward to seeing him on Sunday.”

Tickets for Sunday’s opening pre-season friendly at Boundary Park [3pm K.O.] are available to purchase directly through Oldham HERE.

Wednesday 15 January 2025