Monthly Archives: December 2017

The Addicks frustrate the Latics – Wigan Athletic 0 Charlton Athletic 0

Posted on December 30, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Charlton secured a surprising 0-0 draw at the league leaders with backs to the wall defending at the DW Stadium. Latics had good chances to secure the three points through Will Grigg, Nick Powell and Sam Morsy but overall they … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Review of the year

Posted on December 29, 2017 by ianhaspinall

What a difference a year makes! Last December Latics were mired in a desperate relegation struggle but this season they have been in tremendous form and look likely to go up as the League One Champions. The appointment of former … Continue reading →

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Latics in top of the table stalemate – Wigan Athletic 0 Shrewsbury Town 0

Posted on December 27, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Match report by Matt Dawber. The League One toppers were held to a 0-0 draw by second placed Shrewsbury Town in the Boxing Day clash at the DW Stadium. Latics controlled most of the game and had opportunities to take the … Continue reading →

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Record breaking Latics hit super seven – Oxford United 0 Wigan Athletic 7

Posted on December 24, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Magnificent Latics produced a stunning display of attacking football in a record-breaking 7-0 victory against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium. Latics surpassed their previous highest victory 7-1 against Scarborough with some scintillating soccer. Grigg opened the scoring on 11 … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s Christmas Wishlist

Posted on December 22, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Paul Cook will be very pleased with his first seven months in charge at the DW Stadium but he also knows that Latics will need to improve in certain areas as they plan for the Championship. As we approach the … Continue reading →

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Book review: Moving the Goalposts – A Yorkshire Tragedy by Anthony Clavane

Posted on December 19, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Anthony Clavane’s remarkable insight into the demise of Yorkshire’s sporting institutions in the context of a post-industrial world is now available in paperback. Clavane believes that ‘sport has gone wrong’ in the sense that it has been increasingly infected by … Continue reading →

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Latics’ quality shines through – AFC Wimbledon 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on December 17, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced a superb second half performance to defeat AFC Wimbledon 4-0 at Kingsmeadow and consolidate their place at the top of the League One table. After an even first half with chances at both ends, Latics took control and … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Latics looking for a cracking Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics go into the hectic Christmas period of games knowing that they must maintain their consistency if they are to gain an automatic promotion place. Paul Cook’s team will have to navigate through five league games with three away and … Continue reading →

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Grigg strikes to save Latics’ blushes – Wigan Athletic 3 AFC Fylde 2

Posted on December 13, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Two late goals by substitute Will Grigg saved Latics from an embarrassing home defeat to non-league AFC Fylde in the FA Cup 2nd Round Replay at the DW Stadium last night. Latics had led through Ivan Toney after good work … Continue reading →

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Latics strengthen their position at the top – Wigan Athletic 2 Fleetwood Town 0

Posted on December 10, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic increased their lead to four points at the top of the League One table with a comfortable 2-0 victory against Fleetwood Town at the DW Stadium. Latics hardly needed to get out of second gear to overcome a … Continue reading →

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