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Wigan Athletic had spent the previous 67 years playing at Springfield Park, and their first match at what was initially called the JJB Stadium was a friendly against Morecambe, just before the stadium's official opening. [11] The JJB Stadium logo (1999–2009)
Its inauguration was marked with a friendly between Wigan and neighbours Manchester United, who were then reigning European Champions, with Alex Ferguson officially opening the stadium. However, Wigan Athletic hosted Morecambe three days earlier on 1 August as a dress rehearsal for the official opening against Manchester United. The game was ...
The original JJB sportshop was founded in the beginning of the 1900s. It was expanded and incorporated in 1971, [4] [5] when ex footballer and supermarket chain operator Dave Whelan acquired a single sports shop in Wigan, and immediately opened a second sports goods outlet in his supermarket in Sutton, St Helens.
Wigan's 2000 kit was made by Adidas who sponsored the East Stand at the JJB Stadium but when the association with JJB ended, the kits were made by Patrick, Dave Whelan's clothing company. In 2006 and 2007 the kit manufacturer became JJB Sports. The kit manufacturer changed to KooGa for the 2008 season. KooGa is 48% owned by JJB Sports. In 2008 ...
Juan Soto will be introduced by the New York Mets at Citi Field on Thursday, a day after his record $765 million, 15-year contract was finalized. The 26-year-old's contract value eclipsed Shohei ...
The Bears could have one of the more intriguing coaching vacancies after firing Matt Eberflus. Here are 10 candidates who could interest them.
The stake amounted to 11.9% of JD Sports in November 2013. Sports Direct formerly held 5% of Amer Sports. [20] In 2012 Sports Direct International purchased rival retailer JJB's brand name, website, 20 stores and all of their stock in a deal for approximately £24m. The deal saved around 550 jobs. [21] [22] [23] [24]
JD Sports, a British-based global sports fashion retailer, will have its grand opening Saturday at the Bridgewater Commons.. JD Sports will open a 5,404-square-foot store on the Main Level of the ...