Monthly Archives: December 2016

12th Man – The Bruce effect

Posted on December 9, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics will come up against former manager Steve Bruce when they visit Aston Villa on Saturday. The well-travelled Geordie has transformed Villa since taking over at the beginning of October, having lost only once in eight games they are now … Continue reading →

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Latics blunted in attack – Wigan Athletic 0 Derby County 1

Posted on December 5, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Warren Joyce’s decision to play Yanic Wildschut as the lone striker ultimately proved costly as Wigan Athletic slipped to a 1-0 home defeat to Derby County. Bradley Johnson put Derby in front when he headed home Tom Ince’s free-kick on … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Is the lone striker the way forward?

Posted on December 2, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It will be interesting to see what formation and tactics Warren Joyce employs against in-form Derby County on Saturday. Joyce has played one striker, packed the midfield and defended deep in his last two away games at Barnsley and Huddersfield … Continue reading →

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