Wigan Athletic reaction given to what Mike Danson is doing - he has got rid of Latics "distraction" | OneFootball

FLW's Wigan Athletic Fan Pundit Corey speaks on the club's current ownership structure.

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Wigan Athletic supporters have seen their club go through various periods of turmoil across the last decade, with the Latics bouncing between the second and third tiers since their iconic FA Cup win in 2013.

Current owner Mike Danson purchased the club in 2023, succeeding the consortium led by Abdulrahman Al-Jasmi and Talal Al-Hammad.

Danson is a slightly more reserved character when compared to previous custodians. However, the noise levels surrounding the club have been reduced tenfold since his arrival, which in itself has been a refreshing change for supporters.

Now at the club for over two years, Football League World asked Fan Pundit Corey Bissell for his thoughts on Danson's impact and whether Wigan are finally heading in the right direction after years of uncertainty.

"Actions speak louder than words" with Wigan owner Mike Danson

"I would say that Danson being a quiet and reserved character is a good thing," said Corey.

"We have had some absolutely terrible ownership in previous years. But now, actions speak louder than words."

The Latics have finished 12th and 15th in League One in the two seasons since Danson's arrival. Now Corey suggests that the period of steadying is over.

"At times, it could be said that there wasn't a lot of ambition during the steadying period. But that is understandable. Now, we seem to be through that, and look to be building something under Ryan Lowe," he said.

Lowe took over in March and has the club sitting 14th in League One after 11 matches this season. However, the positives are there to be seen behind the scenes when it comes to squad building, with Corey adding: "We seem to be a little less reluctant to throw money at individuals we think are worth it.

"I think that the owner being more reserved and not in the public eye, is great! You look at owners that are always speaking to the press, it is nothing more than a distraction."

Poor recent form puts Mike Danson's decisions under the spotlight

Stability has most definitely returned off the field for Latics fans, though the club's run of form has raised questions.

Under Lowe, Wigan have struggled for consistency thus far, and have picked up just one win in their last six matches. Performances have often been encouraging, with the Latics third in the league when it comes to their expected goals of 17.2 and expected goals conceded stat of 12.9.

However, Wigan have underperformed in reality, with their 15 goals scored, 16 conceded, and 21 big chances missed, leaving points on the table that otherwise should have been theirs.

The sacking of the popular Shaun Maloney opened the door for Lowe earlier this year, and the underlying numbers suggest that the performances are certainly there. However, in a results-based business, this will always be ignored if there is a lack of points to show for all the work.

Danson's backing in the transfer market has also been notable. Over the summer, Wigan added 11 new recruits, including Fraser Murray and Paul Mullin - the two highest scorers for the club this season, with the former having also created eight big chances after making the move from Kilmarnock on a free transfer.

It is very much a work in progress under Lowe, with the side naturally feeling growing pains at the end of what had been two years of transition under the club's new ownership. However, results will need to begin picking up sooner rather than later.

Latics supporters allowed to start looking up

Alongside other clubs across the EFL, Wigan have not had the best of luck when it comes to those in charge, with years of instability, from administration and points deductions to long-winded ownership sagas.

Under Danson's stewardship, there is a sense that the turbulent chapters may be finally drawing to a close.

While mid-table stability isn't the most glamorous storyline, it does provide a solid foundation to build upon after a chaotic decade at the club.

The feeling is that slowly but surely, the Latics can focus on progress and begin looking upwards once again. The noise is gone, and so is the feeling of simply waiting for the next crisis.