Monthly Archives: August 2017

Chances galore but Latics are held – Wigan Athletic 1 Portsmouth 1

Posted on August 27, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Paul Cook’s Latics somehow failed to win a game they totally dominated against his former club Portsmouth at the DW Stadium. Wigan created chance after chance in the opening half and went ahead through Ivan Toney after eight minutes. Toney … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cooking up a storm

Posted on August 25, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics unbeaten run came to an end as they lost 4-1 to Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night but they will be hoping to maintain their winning League One form against Paul Cook’s former club Portsmouth tomorrow. … Continue reading →

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Unbeaten run comes to an end – Aston Villa 4 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on August 22, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics unbeaten opening to the season came to an end as they lost 4-1 to Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup (League Cup) at Villa Park. Both Latics and Villa made eleven changes from their starting line ups from Saturday’s … Continue reading →

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Wigan cruise to another victory – Oldham Athletic 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on August 20, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan maintained their one hundred per cent record and moved to the top of League One with a comfortable win at struggling Oldham. Wigan went ahead after only eight minutes when Ivan Toney turned home Lee Evans’ cross from close … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s positive vibes

Posted on August 18, 2017 by ianhaspinall

I’m trying not to get too carried away so early in the season but Latics have made an impressive start to the campaign. They rarely have a good start and it is the first time they’ve won their first three … Continue reading →

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Promise of good times ahead as Wigan rout Bury – Wigan Athletic 4 Bury 1

Posted on August 14, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics demonstrated their promotion credentials with a confident 4-1 victory against local rivals Bury. Former Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell grabbed a brace as Latics maintained their good start to the League One campaign. The home team produced some slick … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s high standards

Posted on August 11, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics continued their good start to the season with a somewhat lucky 2-1 League Cup victory against a combative Blackpool team. Paul Cook’s rotation policy for the League Cup was an eminently sensible approach to what is a lengthy fixture … Continue reading →

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Wigan bolt out of the starting blocks – MK Dons 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on August 6, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Match report by Jamie Aspinall. For a change, Latics started the season with a win and a great performance to boot. Nick Powell was the only player able to find a way past ex-Latics keeper Lee Nicholls, who kept the … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cooking up something good

Posted on August 4, 2017 by ianhaspinall

It’s been a typically hectic close season at Latics with a new manager Paul Cook, new coaching staff and the usual high turnover of players. For some fans transfer speculation can be unsettling as their favourite players seek a move … Continue reading →

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When Saturday Comes pre-season preview 2017/18

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ianhaspinall

When Saturday Comes magazine recently asked for my views on Latics’ prospects for their pre-season preview so I thought I’d also record my responses here. 1. Realistically, how will you do? I’m optimistic with Paul Cook in charge and if … Continue reading →

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