Wigan past players retain challenge Trophy

Wigan Athletic's past players eventually ran out comfortable 4-1 winners against Ashton's old boys at Ashton's Brocstedes Park Ground, retaining the Peter Catterall Memorial Trophy in its third year.

Wigan striker Stuart Barlow was a constant thorn in Ashton's side throughout the game and helped himself to a couple of great goals however the best goal of the night was a stunning 25 yard free kick from Ashton left back Paul Hamilton to pull he scores level midway through the first half.

However in the end the ex Latics' players, that also included Peter Atherton, Kev Langley, Neil Rimmer, David Hamilton and organiser Dave Glenn amongst their ranks, showed enduring fitness and skill to win the day, and with two late strikes put the icing on the cake for the ex Pro's.

A great night was had by all again, with the proceeds from the gate receipts going towards the continuing development of grass roots football at Ashton and a donation to Wigan Hospice.

The players will reconvene next year, by which time the stiffness should just about have worn off, and Ashton will be even more determined to get their hands on the trophy.