Monthly Archives: November 2014

Defensive errors prove costly for Latics – Sheffield Wednesday 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 29, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s defensive frailties were evident as they lost 2-1 to Sheffield Wednesday in a game in which they should have secured at least a point. Latics took a 26th minute lead through a Chris McCann header but the Owls … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Malky can weather media storm

Posted on November 28, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Malky Mackay’s appointment and Dave Whelan’s subsequent controversial comments have resulted in an unprecedented amount of negative media coverage for the club, but on the pitch there are grounds for optimism. The media storm created must have been a massive … Continue reading →

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Classic combination – Northern Soul and Wigan Athletic

Posted on November 25, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics have put together the classic combination of Northern Soul music and Championship football for their next home fixture versus Norwich City on Saturday 6th December. The club have developed a Latics Tracks feature this season to highlight the Northern … Continue reading →

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Maloney magic lifts Latics spirits – Wigan Athletic 1 Middlesbrough 1

Posted on November 23, 2014 by ianhaspinall

It was a difficult day for everybody at Wigan Athletic as the new manager Malky Mackay took his first game in charge against Middlesbrough. The furore about his appointment and Dave Whelan’s subsequent controversial comments meant that there was a … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Mackay is not a pariah

Posted on November 21, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Like many Latics fans I have mixed feelings about the appointment of Malky Mackay. Dave Whelan’s decision to appoint Mackay is a controversial and risky appointment that could well backfire on him. Mackay has been at the centre of a … Continue reading →

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Malky Mackay appointed as Latics manager

Posted on November 19, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay has been appointed as the new manager of Wigan Athletic today. The former Cardiff City and Watford manager was described by Chairman Dave Whelan as: ‘overwhelmingly the outstanding candidate’ for the position, following the … Continue reading →

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Shaun Maloney shines for Scotland

Posted on November 16, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic forward Shaun Maloney scored a classic goal for Scotland in their 1-0 victory against the Republic of Ireland on Friday night. You can relive the goal from every angle here:  

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Latics sack Rosler

Posted on November 13, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic have announced the sacking of manager Uwe Rosler at around 3.45 pm today. The announcement came as something of a surprise after Wigan Chairman Dave Whelan had recently backed Rosler to turn results around. However, following further consideration and … Continue reading →

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Rosler on the brink after derby defeat – Bolton Wanderers 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 8, 2014 by ianhaspinall

The pressure on Wigan manager Uwe Rosler was mounting last night after a 3-1 defeat at local rivals Bolton Wanderers. Promotion favourites Latics have only won once in the last 11 matches and could drop into the bottom three after … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Lack of cohesion is main cause of downward trend

Posted on November 7, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan travel to our local rivals Bolton Wanderers tonight in what could be a make or break fixture for manager Uwe Rosler. Latics were one of the Championship promotion favourites this season but have slipped to 19th in the table … Continue reading →

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