Monthly Archives: January 2013

Wigan’s second half fight back delivers a point – Stoke City 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on January 30, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan produced a brilliant second half fight back to hold Stoke City 2-2 at the Britannia Stadium and move themselves out of the relegation zone. The Potters had cruised to a 2-0 lead with goals by Ryan Shawcross and Peter … Continue reading →

Posted in Franco Di Santo, James McArthur, Peter Crouch, Ryan Shawcross, Stoke City, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Wigan survive Macc attack – Macclesfield Town 0 Wigan Athletic 1 – FA Cup 4th Round

Posted on January 26, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan reached the last 16 of the FA Cup for only the second time in their history when they overcame a spirited Macclesfield town at Moss Rose. An early penalty converted by Jordi Gomez was enough to put the Latics … Continue reading →

Posted in FA Cup, Jordi Gomez, Macclesfield Town, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Another frustrating afternoon for the Latics – Wigan Athletic 2 Sunderland 3

Posted on January 20, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A spirited second half fight back was not enough to rescue the points as Wigan went down 2-3 at home to Sunderland. The Latics had taken an early lead through a David Vaughan own goal but two goals by Steven … Continue reading →

Posted in Craig Gardner, Shaun Maloney, Steven Fletcher, Sunderland, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Wigan end Bournemouth’s unbeaten run and progress to the FA Cup 4th Round – Bournemouth 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 15, 2013 by ianhaspinall

  A superb 17th minute strike by Mauro Boselli was the difference between the two sides as Wigan ended Bournemouth’s 18 game unbeaten run in all competitions. Wigan will now face non-league Macclesfield Town in the FA Cup fourth round … Continue reading →

Posted in Bournemouth, FA Cup, Mauro Boselli, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Brilliant last ditch defending secures a crucial point for Wigan – Fulham 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 12, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A brilliant 96th minute goal line clearance by Maynor Figueroa secured an important draw for the Latics at Craven Cottage. Fulham had taken the lead after a stunning 25-yard strike by Giorgios Karagounis and an equally impressive strike by Franco … Continue reading →

Posted in Franco Di Santo, Fulham, Giorgios Karagounis, Maynor Figueroa, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Has the FA Cup lost its sheen for the Latics? Wigan Athletic 1 Bournemouth 1

Posted on January 5, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A Jordi Gomez equaliser kept Wigan in the FA Cup as they struggled to overcome a well organised and hard-working League One outfit Bournemouth. The Spanish midfielder followed up his missed penalty to score from the rebound and secure a replay … Continue reading →

Posted in Bournemouth, Euan O'Kane, Jordi Gomez, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

United’s win is all too predictable – Wigan Athletic 0 Manchester United 4

Posted on January 2, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Manchester United eased past a weary looking Wigan Athletic on New Year’s Day with a brace each for strikers Robin Van Persie and Javier Hernandez providing the routine victory. The Latics have now conceded eight goals against the league leaders … Continue reading →

Posted in Javier Hernandez, Manchester United, Robin Van Persie, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment