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“It’s not about fixing something specific, but the experiences definitely stick with you,” he said. “The Bristol game still vividly reminds me of what is acceptable and what isn’t.
“Similarly, the Blackpool game in the Championship left a lasting impression of parts of our team we don’t want to repeat. That kind of thing stays with you.
“Even the recent game against Reading, seeing the fans’ reactions afterward, still affects me in terms of our performance. It’s not about correcting things at a particular venue but improving how we perform overall.
“I don’t want to delve too deeply, but regarding the town and its values, although I’m not originally from here, I’ve spent a lot of time in this working-class town. The fans rightfully expect a significant effort from the team.
“I understand that it’s not a wealthy town, and attending matches isn’t cheap. Regardless of the opponent or competition, if fans spend their hard-earned money to watch us, including those who bring their children, we owe them our full effort.
“Mistakes or bad luck can happen, but effort is something we can always control. That’s a key aspect of the team’s identity I’m working to restore.”
Maloney’s connection with the fanbase, which once held him in high regard as a player, is evident, especially when he reflects on a moment from the long drive back from Reading last month that ‘really affected me.’
He continued: “After our loss to Reading, I was quite disheartened on the bus; our off-the-ball performance was really poor. On the way home, we were overtaken by a car full of Wigan fans.
“The support from that car was incredible… I don’t know who they were, but it meant a lot. They were showing their support with enthusiasm, displaying their badge, and expressing their love for me and the club.
“Seeing that car was unforgettable and helped me put everything into perspective, even after seeing the fans’ disappointment when we went over to them after the game. The way they supported us, even in a loss, was special.
“Not many clubs have fans who applaud their team off the pitch after a loss, and that motivates us to do everything we can to become a winning team.”
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