Monthly Archives: February 2016

Latics in hot pursuit of top spot – Wigan Athletic 3 Bury 0

Posted on February 27, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic extended their unbeaten run to twelve games and increased the pressure on league leaders Burton Albion as they eased past Bury 3-0 at the DW Stadium. Latics quickly sealed the three points with a scintillating opening 21 minutes. First … Continue reading →

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12th Man – No slip-ups allowed

Posted on February 26, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced another breathtaking away victory at Walsall and sent a strong message to their promotion rivals that they are gunning for the League One title. After Burton Albion’s midweek defeat to Southend United, Latics are now only four points … Continue reading →

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Wigan move on up – Walsall 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 21, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics moved into second spot in the table with Yanic Wildschut’s 91st minute winner at Walsall and leapfrogged Walsall and Gillingham in the race for promotion. Wigan took the lead in the first half with a 30 yard screamer by … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Playing for high-stakes

Posted on February 19, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics will have to be at their best tomorrow if they are to overcome promotion rivals Walsall at the Banks’s Stadium. The Saddlers sit in third place in the table, and lead Latics by one point as well as having … Continue reading →

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Frustrating day at the DW – Wigan Athletic 0 Oldham Athletic 0

Posted on February 14, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It was a frustrating afternoon at the DW Stadium as Wigan were held to a goalless draw by League One strugglers Oldham Athletic. Promotion chasing Wigan produced a flat performance, with maybe one eye on next week’s big game at … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Smells like team spirit

Posted on February 12, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics are now hitting their best form as we approach the final third of the season. The performance at Sheffield United was their best so far as they dominated one of the play-off contenders, deserving the three points and moving … Continue reading →

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Latics on the rise – Sheffield United 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 6, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic showed their promotion credentials with an emphatic 2-0 victory over play-off hopefuls Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Will Grigg gave Latics the lead on 52 minutes from the penalty spot after Yanic Wildschut was brought down in the … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Getting one over Steady Nigel

Posted on February 5, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Expectations are high after Latics produced a convincing 3-0 victory against Port Vale last Saturday. They are upping the pressure on the teams above them and will be seeking to maintain their promotion form this week at Sheffield United. Former … Continue reading →

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