Category Archives: Everton

Wigan are in dreamland – Everton 0 Wigan Athletic 3 – FA Cup Quarter Final

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Wigan are in dreamland after they produced a stunning 3-0 victory over Everton to reach their first ever FA Cup semi final. An incredible three goals in the space of three first half minutes swung the game inexorably in Wigan’s favour. … Continue reading →

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Time for Wigan Athletic fans to back the team to make FA Cup history

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Wigan Athletic are one game away from a historic FA Cup semi final at Wembley when they face Everton on Saturday 9th March and all Wiganers are being encouraged to support their team at Goodison Park. Latics have been allocated … Continue reading →

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When being good is just not enough – Everton 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Despite putting in another good performance and matching Everton throughout the 94 minutes, Wigan came away from Goodison Park without any points. Once again the Latics were on the receiving end of some abysmal refereeing decisions by Lee Mason. With … Continue reading →

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Baines makes a point for Everton – Wigan Athletic 2 Everton 2

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

Former Latic Leighton Baines rescued a point for Everton with a late penalty at the DW Stadium on Saturday. Left back Baines rifled home the spot kick on 85 minutes after Maynor Figueroa brought down Kevin Mirallas. Wigan had been on top … Continue reading →

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How football dominates our culture

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

I recently attended an entertaining discussion at the Latitude Festival about how football obsesses and structures our culture with ex-footballer and broadcaster Pat Nevin and authors Rodge Glass and Alan Bissett. Nevin expertly chaired the discussion with the two writers … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic 2012/13 fixtures announced

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

The fixtures for Wigan Athletic’s eighth season in the Barclays Premier League were announced this morning with Latics first game at home to Champions League winners Chelsea on Saturday August 18th. This is followed by a trip to top flight newcomers … Continue reading →

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Wigan unable to capitalise on Howard mistake – Wigan Athletic 1 Everton 1

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

It was another frustrating afternoon at the DW Stadium as a spirited Wigan were once again unable to secure three points against Everton despite taking the lead in bizarre circumstances. In freezing cold temperatures Latics lined up against an invigorated … Continue reading →

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Injury crisis deepens as Everton expose defensive frailties

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Off the pitch Wigan Athletic are now debt free, but on the pitch the season took a downturn as Everton overcame them 3-1 at Goodison Park. Not only did they lose the game, but they also lost striker Hugo Rodallega … Continue reading →

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