The story dates back to Brian Deane's goal against the Latics back in May 2004.
Wigan Athletic were chasing a place in the Championship playoffs and need to beat West Ham at home to be guaranteed a playoff spot.
Neil Roberts had given us the lead after 34 minutes and all seemed rosy, we had a chance of the Premiership.
West Ham were already guaranteed their playoff spot but their team and travelling support took great pride in denying Wigan Athletic their chance at glory when Brian Deane equalised in stoppage time.
A rivalry was born that day.
Fast forward three years and in May 2007 the Latics visited Sheffield United in another do-or-die game, this time under somewhat different circumstances.
One of Wigan, Sheffield United, and West Ham United were to be relegated and the Hammers were playing away at Old Trafford with a certain ineligible Carlos Tevez proving decisive.
We all know the story and this added further to the rivalry between Wiganers and the Hammers, although now there were Blades involved.
Wigan Athletic fans, and no doubt Sheffield United fans, have been waiting a long time for this moment.
When Charles N'Zogbia turned Wayne Bridge inside out and drove his shot under Robert Green in the last minute of the game at the DW Stadium their fate was sealed, West Ham were going down.
Just an hour earlier the Hammers fans had taken great delight in showering derogatory comments at Wigan Athletic fans regarding the plight of their little club as West Ham enjoyed a 2-0 lead.
But as Roberto Martinez said after the game, although we are a small club, we have a big heart. The result against West Ham not only gave the Latics fans payback against West Ham, but it also gave the club a fighting chance of survival on the final day.
There was incrediable character on display, both from the supporters, and the players, notably Charles N'Zogbia.
If the Latics survive, the dynamic Frenchman will have played an enormous part, and Wiganers around the world will never forget his contribution this season.
There must also be credit to Roberto Martinez who more than earned his money at half time.
With his team faltering and looking dead and buried, he gambled to play a big, untested Irishman up front. That same big, untested Irishman showed the composure of a season professional and the footwork of a ballet dancer as he slotted home the equaliser.
A win against Stoke City on the final day and it is more than likely that the Latics will remain in the Premier League for a seventh season.
Seven years in the Premier League, dare we dream? This is not so much a relegation battle, but a battle to continue the pride of Wigan in our football club.
Wigan Athletic may not be the biggest club in the world, but we are not yet condemed to the Championship like some of the so called giants.
We have a big heart and we will not go without a fight.
There is a lot that can happen in ninety minutes and we believe in our manager and our players.
Come on Wigan, we are Premier League!
