MICHAEL Appleton lauded a massive three points for Lincoln City as the leaders came from behind to see off struggling Wigan Athletic.
The Latics will feel aggrieved they didn’t come away with at least a point after their best performance for a number of weeks.
They even took the lead through a stunning effort from Callum Lang, who found the top corner of the Lincoln net with an absolute beauty from fully 30 yards.
But a mistake at the back allowed Anthony Scully to level from close range barely a minute later.
And Tom Hopper secured a vital victory with 17 minutes remaining, after getting the better of Curtis Tilt and drilling past Jamie Jones.
“It was a difficult game for us,” admitted Appleton. “The conditions didn’t suit how we want to go about our business.
“The pitch was a poor one, and I thought we dealt with that and the swirling wind really well.
“To come back from going a goal behind to an incredible strike from Callum Lang in the way we did, was very positive.
“You could see the players wanted to get the ball back to the middle as quickly as possible to do something about it.
“We were very positive right from the kick-off, and once we got into their half of the field, we got the ball into their box and caused a bit of havoc.
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