Tom McCooey

Wigan

Mauling with an old MG. Journalism lecturer and author.

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Maggie – A Lifelong MG Love Affair - Scratching Shed Publishing

Oct 14, 2024 | scratchingshedpublishing.com | Tom McCooey

On sale 31 October 2024 – pre-order nowBy Tom McCooeyMaggie has been an almost constant presence in Tom McCooey’s life. An old MG Magnette, she was not much to look at and desperately in need of some love and attention. But to young Tom, sitting in the driver’s seat, smelling the brittle leather and gripping the huge steering wheel, what was sitting in his parents’ garage was more than just his dad’s old car.
Wigan Warriors clinch the League Leaders' Shield after hard-fought victory over Leigh Leopards

Sep 22, 2023 | wigantoday.net | Tom McCooey

Matty Peet’s Wigan Warriors will start the play-off race from pole position after a scoreless second half saw them beat Leigh Leopards 10-6. Watch more of our videos on Shots!and live on Freeview channel 276Visit Shots! nowThe coach looked visibly relieved when the full time hooter sounded at Leigh Sports Village as his side finished on top of the Super League table for the sixth time.