Rosler celebrates his greatest win

UWE Rosler hailed Wigan’s FA Cup quarter–final victory over Manchester City as the greatest of his managerial career.

The German guided the competition’s holders to a fourth Wembley appearance in 12 months with a 2–1 win.

Yesterday’s improbable victory at the Etihad Stadium – a repeat of Wigan’s FA Cup final win last May – was the sweetest success yet for Rosler.

“I think coming here against one of the best teams in the world and to win, and the way we won – we’ve not won by just parking the bus and being lucky, we played very good football over long periods - that is going to be my biggest achievement as a manager.”

Rosler enjoys cult–hero status among the City fraternity for whom he once played and was given a rousing reception from home and away fans alike before the kick–off.

“This club has been very respectful to me, the reception I got was tremendous,” added Rosler.

“Everybody knows the bond and the ties I’ve had to the club and that will never change.”

City made six changes for the match from the line–up which won the Capital One Cup but, even after

summoning David Silva, James Milner and Edin Dzeko from the bench, they were unable to force a replay as Samir Nasri scored after Jordi Gomez and James Perch had handed the visitors a 2-0 lead.