Monthly Archives: August 2015

Jacobs makes the difference – Wigan Athletic 1 Crewe Alexandra 0

Posted on August 30, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan remain undefeated at the DW Stadium after a less than convincing 1-0 win against Crewe Alexandra. Michael Jacobs header in the 12th minute was enough to separate the two teams in a closely fought encounter. Latics just about deserved … Continue reading →

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12th Man: How do we bounce back?

Posted on August 28, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics quickly need to get back to winning ways on Saturday at home to Crewe Alexandra after a very lacklustre performance at Gillingham. Apart from a brief spell in the second half at the Priestfield Stadium, Latics had been unable … Continue reading →

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Dack double sinks Latics – Gillingham 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 23, 2015 by ianhaspinall

After the optimism of Wednesday night Latics were brought back down to earth with a bump as they were outplayed by Gillingham at the Priestfield Stadium. Two goals from Bradley Dack, one in each half, ensured the Gills secured all … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Scunthorpe show was reminiscent of Martinez

Posted on August 21, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell’s young team gave Scunthorpe United a lesson in pass and move on Wednesday night at the DW Stadium. The Iron had no answer to Wigan’s style of play, which was reminiscent of the dominant performances produced in the … Continue reading →

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Latics are tiki-taka tormentors – Wigan Athletic 3 Scunthorpe United 0

Posted on August 19, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan gave Scunthorpe a footballing lesson as they recorded their first win of the 2015/16 League One campaign. The 3-0 scoreline did not flatter Latics as they dominated proceedings throughout the 90 minutes. Will Grigg gave Latics the lead from … Continue reading →

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Latics still looking for lift off – Wigan Athletic 0 Doncaster Rovers 0

Posted on August 16, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics are still looking for their first win of the season after an uninspiring goalless draw at home to Doncaster on Sunday. Wigan might have taken a first half lead when Michael Jacobs’ 25 yard free-kick hit the crossbar. However, … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Still early days for our work in progress

Posted on August 14, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It’s been an inauspicious start to the season for Latics with defeats at Coventry City in the league and at home to Bury in the League Cup. The performance at the Ricoh Arena was disappointing but they were a little … Continue reading →

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100 points still to go – Coventry City 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 9, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Match report by Jamie Aspinall. On a blue-sky day the Sky Blues were in total control. A goal in each half by Adam Armstrong made Coventry the opening day victors. Even though Wigan dominated possession in the first half the … Continue reading →

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12th Man: The Prediction League

Posted on August 7, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It’s been an illuminating week reading all the guides to the new football season. Every newspaper, magazine and website has given their opinion on the forthcoming campaign and many have predicted that Latics will be in the promotion mix at … Continue reading →

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