Wigan Athletic have won the Emirates FA Cup Giant-Killing Award after producing the biggest shock in this season’s competition.
The Lactics overcame stiff competition from Boreham Wood, Coventry City and Nottingham Forest to win the award after their heroics in a stunning 1-0 win over Manchester City.
The fifth round victory against the Premier League champions was sealed by Will Grigg’s 79th-minute strike and is a night that will live long in the memory of every fan at the DW Stadium.
Wigan Athletic manager Paul Cook said: “The win over Manchester City was one of the greatest victories in my career to date and the players deserve immense credit for the way they played.
“We actually managed to create some chances; Nick Powell, Gary Roberts and Will Grigg all had opportunities in the first half. However, it was down to Will’s moment in the second half, and what a finish it was from him.
“It was a special night in our club’s history and credit must go to the players for their amazing efforts. We are delighted to receive the Emirates FA Cup Giant-Killing Award.”
Wigan amassed 66 per cent of the public votes on TheFA.com. Coventry City came second for their performance in beating Stoke City in the third round.
The award will be presented to Jonathan Jackson, Wigan’s chief executive and director, at Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup Final. The presentation will be made by Ronnie Radford, scorer of one of the most memorable FA Cup giant-killing goals of all-time, in Hereford United win over Newcastle United in 1972.
Andy Ambler, The FA’s director of professional game relations, added: “The achievements of all four clubs in being nominated demonstrates why the Emirates FA Cup remains so loved and revered.
“The award is voted for by the fans and it is fitting that Wigan Athletic’s victory against Manchester City is recognised with this accolade.
“It was a special evening which grabbed headlines not just in this country but across the world.”
