Monthly Archives: September 2015

Grigg rescues a point for Latics – Wigan Athletic 2 Millwall 2

Posted on September 29, 2015 by ianhaspinall

A 91st minute equaliser by substitute Will Grigg saved Wigan’s blushes as they looked to be heading for their first home defeat of the season against Millwall. Latics had taken the lead through Michael Jacobs in the 54th minute and … Continue reading →

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Ten-man Wigan hold out for a point – Oldham Athletic 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on September 26, 2015 by ianhaspinall

The battle of the two Lancashire Latics ended in stalemate at the SportsDirect.com Stadium. Wigan took a first half lead through a Max Power wonder strike. But on 74 minutes, after Jordan Flores was sent off for retaliation on Jay … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Travelling support will help Latics at Oldham

Posted on September 25, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics travel to another Latics, Oldham, tomorrow and a large away following will back them. Around 1,500 fans will make the trip to Boundary Park or the SportsDirect.com Park as it’s now known and they will be determined to make … Continue reading →

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Sweet success for Wigan – Wigan Athletic 2 Fleetwood Town 1

Posted on September 20, 2015 by ianhaspinall

In a fixture between two towns renowned for famous confectionary it was the Uncle Joe’s of Wigan who came out on top against the Fisherman’s Friends from Fleetwood. Latics dominated the first half and should have been more than 1-0 … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Spirit will stand Latics in good stead

Posted on September 18, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics will be regretting allowing their opponents two goal starts in their recent away fixtures. Fortunately they were able to retrieve the deficit at Chesterfield although they were ultimately unsuccessful at Port Vale. But what it does demonstrate is the … Continue reading →

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Roller coaster ends in disappointment – Port Vale 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on September 13, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics almost repeated the heroics of last week as they came back from 2-0 down to draw level, but they were ultimately disappointed as Port Vale grabbed the winner in stoppage time. Vale went ahead through Anthony Grant on 33 … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Another epic to remember

Posted on September 11, 2015 by ianhaspinall

What a fantastic comeback at Chesterfield. Latics looked down and out at the Proact Stadium after 68 minutes when Leon Barnett put through his own goal to make it 2-0 to the Spireites. But Barnett soon redeemed himself with an … Continue reading →

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High drama secures Latics first away win – Chesterfield 2 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on September 5, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics Wigan recorded their first away win of the season with a dramatic comeback from two goals down to win 3-2 at Chesterfield. With nine minutes of normal time remaining Latics looked to be down and out, but Leon Barnett’s … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Let’s hope Latics can prove Hansen wrong again

Posted on September 4, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made a real statement of intent by recruiting young and hopefully hungry players on transfer deadline day. The manager added four promising young players to his already youthful first team squad. On a day when it looked like … Continue reading →

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Book review: Whatever happened to Billy Parks? A football novel with a heart and soul

Posted on September 3, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Whatever happened to Billy Parks? By Gareth R Roberts is a fictional account of wasted talent but with the possibility of a remarkable redemption. Right from the beginning we are emotionally drawn to Billy; he has a difficult upbringing and … Continue reading →

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