Less than 12 months ago, optimism shone through at the DW Stadium.
From the pain of administration and relegation during Covid in 2020 to the joys of promotion just two years later.
Things looked bright for Wigan Athletic under new ownership and, with an assured 2021-22 League One title winning campaign under boss Leam Richardson, you would have been forgiven for thinking the Latics had at least a decent shot at remaining in the second tier.
So how do you sum up their 2022-23 campaign? Ask the club's supporters and it will not be one that lives in the memory.