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About ianhaspinall

Communications specialist, Wigan Athletic fan & blogger, interested in music, arts & culture.

Martinez decision delayed – negotiations continue

Posted on May 23, 2013

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has delayed making a decision on his future until early next week. Martinez was expected to make a decision today, but according to Sky Sports News a meeting with chairman Dave Whelan did not reach a conclusion. … Continue reading →

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Final game of the season ends in stalemate – Wigan Athletic 2 Aston Villa 2

Posted on May 19, 2013

Wigan’s last game in the Premier League ended in stalemate as they were held 2-2 by Aston Villa. Darren Bent gave Villa an early lead with a shot from eighteen yards before Emmerson Boyce equalised with a header and then Latics … Continue reading →

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Wigan suffer relegation after Arsenal defeat – Arsenal 4 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on May 14, 2013

Wigan Athletic experienced the two extremes in football in the space of only four days. They had their best ever day on Saturday when they won the FA Cup and today they suffered one of their darkest days when they were … Continue reading →

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Time for another Wigan miracle

Posted on May 14, 2013

FA Cup winners Wigan Athletic go into tonight’s game at Arsenal knowing only another win will do if they are to extend their eight-year stay in the Premier League. Wigan need to win their game at the Emirates and also … Continue reading →

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Has Wigan Athletic’s win restored faith in the FA Cup?

Posted on May 13, 2013

It is now twenty-four hours since Wigan Athletic won a historic first ever FA Cup Final and the reality of what they have achieved is just starting to sink in. The Wigan story is a modern-day football fairytale. A small town … Continue reading →

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Special memories and a time for cup glory?

Posted on May 10, 2013

I will be a very proud man when Wigan Athletic walk out onto the Wembley pitch to face Manchester City in the 132nd FA Cup Final. When I started supporting Wigan as a nine-year-old they were a non-league team and never … Continue reading →

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Wigan on the edge after home defeat – Wigan Athletic 2 Swansea City 3

Posted on May 8, 2013

Wigan’s battle to maintain their Premier League status is now looking likely to end in failure after a desperately poor second half performance gifted Swansea City all three points at the DW Stadium. Latics had led 1-0 at half time … Continue reading →

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Martinez’s men never say die – West Bromwich Albion 2 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on May 5, 2013

In a heart-stopping encounter Wigan secured a crucial victory in their fight against relegation when they overcame West Bromwich Albion 3-2 at the Hawthorns. The Latics needed an away victory if they were to have any hope of retaining their Premier … Continue reading →

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Win two free tickets to see Wigan at Wembley

Posted on May 3, 2013

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED. Congratulations to the competition winner Julie Dickens. ———————————————————————————————————- We are pleased to announce that Let’s Hang On have secured the chance for you to win a pair of FA Cup Final Tickets courtesy of FootballScores.com … Continue reading →

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Late decision denies Wigan a vital victory – Wigan Athletic 2 Tottenham 2

Posted on April 27, 2013

Mixed day for Emmerson Boyce Wigan were desperately unlucky to concede a late own goal by Emmerson Boyce and miss out on a vital three points in their fight for Premier League survival. The Latics had been moments away from … Continue reading →

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