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LoopyLatic from Wiganer.net has kindly answered some questions for our opening Premier League clash with Wigan!

How long have you supported Wigan and what made you become a fan? Supported Wigan for 8 years, since I was eight, when I really started getting not football. I was born in Wigan, well Billinge to be precise, which is the reason I support Wigan.

What’s the best type of Wigan pie? As I moved away to Chester when I was 4, I sadly haven't had many opportunities in terms of Wigan pies, apart from when I go to games.

Do you think Wigan will be involved in another relegation battle and how do you always manage to save yourself even though you are the most likely to go down? I don't think that we will struggle this season in terms of relegation threat. I just can't see it after the world class quality of the team towards the end if last season. However, I disagree wit some Wigan fans saying that we are contenders for European football. If we can keep Martinez at he club for the foreseeable future, however, I think that it is a strong possibility in a few seasons time.

Regarding the whole Moses situation, Do you think he is Chelsea quality? I think Moses is a great young talent, but up against Chelsea's selection of wingers? Mata, hazard, Marin, etc? You could probably buy a blanket for a fiver to warm the bench instead.

If you were to sell Moses to Chelsea, how much do you think a fair price would be? I think 9-10 million is a fair price, considering he has only really had 1 good, albeit inconsistent, season in the premiership, although he has bags of potential.

Would you of considered Romelu Lukaku on loan before he moved to West Brom? I like Lukaku, but I am not sure if he would have fit into our style. Might have been worth a punt on loan though.

Does Martinez plan to start with the 343 they turned to in the run-in last season? I don't see any reason why Martinez wouldn't play the 343, after the success we have had with it. It has the added advantage that I think we haven't been Sussed out, and the formation is difficult to counteract.

Who is your favourite Chelsea player and why? Lampard is my favourite Chelsea player, as he was a legend to me in my youth. One of my all time favourite England players, I remember my first ever football shirt was the 2006 world cup shirt, with Lampard's name on the back.

Finally, your prediction for the game and who will score? Tomorrow, I like to think the players will want revenge for the defeat at Stamford bridge last season from the 2 offside goals, and that with lots of new signings, the Chelsea squad may not have quite gelled yet. I'm going to be cheeky and say a 2-1 win to Wigan, with Di Santo, McCarthur, and Mata (if he plays) to score.

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Do Wigan only have optimistic 16 year old fans?

I don't think thats being too optimistic personally. He's right, as we have seen in a few pre season games, the squad has plenty of work to do before we are that unstoppable force.

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