Paul Cook delighted as Wigan end season with five-match unbeaten run

Wigan manager Paul Cook hailed his players for overcoming their poor away record to finish comfortably clear of the relegation zone.The Latics ended their first season back in the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 home win over Millwall.Joe Garners strike extended Wigans unbeaten run to five games, which has seen the club move away from the relegation battle.And Cook was thrilled his side managed to pull clear of the bottom three despite picking up just 11 points from 23 away games.Im delighted for the players, I really am, said Cook.The home forms been so good, especially in the latter stages of the season. In fact, its probably been up there with some of the teams that have made it to the play-offs.Unfortunately the away form with the same players and the same habits hasnt been as good, and thats been a challenge.But to end up with 52 points in this league, its such a reward for the efforts weve put in as a group and a staff.For Millwall counterpart Neil Harris, it was a disappointing way to sign off a campaign that saw them finish just four points clear of third-bottom Rotherham.The Lions certainly gave a good account of themselves during a lively encounter at the DW Stadium.But they were unable to translate any of their pressure into goals, with Lee Gregory coming close on several occasions and Ryan Tunnicliffe firing wide from close range.I have to say I quite enjoyed the gameas a neutral it was quite entertaining, said Harris.It could have been 4-4 in the end if both sides had taken their chances.We created opportunitiesthere was Ryan Tunnicliffes open-goal missbut it wasnt to be.We played a little bit more expansive football than we have done in the last period.I wanted the players to pass the ball a bit more than we have been doing, and I knew it would leave us open at the other end.But I thought some of our football was outstanding, we got into some good areas, but didnt get the ball in the net.Its another close game weve lost this seasonnothing in the game and yet again weve fallen on the wrong side of the scoreline.So many times thats happened this season, and thats where you need slightly better players than what youve got.Harris confirmed striker Gregory had played his last game for the club.I can only thank him for his efforts while Ive been in charge, added the Millwall boss.And not just his goalscoring record but his quality as a personhugely, hugely, hugely popular in the changing room with the players and the staff.Were going to miss him immensely as a club, but he goes with our complete blessing.It would be a great signing for somebody.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){
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