Wigan Robin Park FC where founded in 2005 and originally played in the Bidgewater Office Supplies Manchester Football League , Which in itself is a feeder league for The North West Counties.
The inaugural season's achievements continued into the start of the 2006/2007 season with a number of new players joining the club, The team moved up into fourth in the table which is a position they maintained through the season.
'The Robins' continued to show consistency in the cup where they reached the semi-final of The Wigan Cup, where they narrowly lost to Winstanley St Aidens with a 1-0 scoreline.
The team kept up a fantastic run of form where they did not lose a single game throughout the rest of the season, and this was achieved with promotion to The Manchester Premier Division.
The Robins started there life off in the Premier Division poorly however when they got there feet settle they went on a good run of form which saw them in the finals of the Gilgryst Cup & the Lancashire Shield respectively.
The Robins went through the season losing just once in a run of 13 games where they gained the promotion to step 6 in the football league pyramid, The North West Counties League.
Currently in the 2011/2012 season The Robins are 2nd spot hot on the heels of Abbey Hay FC who they play in two weeks time.
I went along to watch there home match at the Robin Park Arena where they went up against Oldham Boro FC - A scrappy start to the game which saw Oldham take the lead with a good goal, The team then played out the rest of the first half with some fantastic tackles and crosses which lead to Wigan Robin Park equalizing.
Half time and up the stand to the refreshment area where I grabbed a can of tango ( Was driving so no drinking from me) and a pie...All for £1.50!
On to the second half where both sides took there chances but nothing going each others way, Until the last few minutes of the game which saw a absolute screamer from the Robin Park forward - Hit the roof of the net at least a yard in - But came out...The linesmen somehow did not give it, Shocking decision which saw the small but passionate following of Robin Park to direct all kinds of abuse at the linesman which I have not seen for a good few years - And at this level they can hear everything as well.
Really enjoyed it and I am heading to watch The Robins on my first away trip with them as well this Tuesday as they travel the short distance to Daisy Hill FC.
