Monthly Archives: March 2018

The Latics are back on top – Wigan Athletic 3 Oldham Athletic 0

Posted on March 30, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic moved to the top of the League One table with a convincing 3-0 victory against relegation-threatened Oldham Athletic at the DW Stadium. After a brisk opening 40 minutes with both teams creating chances it was the hosts who … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Latics must learn from Pompey’s mistakes

Posted on March 30, 2018 by ianhaspinall

With ten games still to play Latics go into the Easter fixtures against Oldham and Portsmouth knowing that automatic promotion is in their own hands. If they can keep up their current form they have the games in hand to … Continue reading →

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Latics move into automatic promotion places – Bury 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on March 24, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It wasn’t a pretty performance by Wigan Athletic but it was an important victory as they moved back into the automatic promotion places. Bottom of the table Bury had the better of the opening exchanges but Latics went ahead against … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The qualities required for promotion

Posted on March 23, 2018 by ianhaspinall

The League One table is looking much healthier for Latics after two very important away wins at Bradford City and Walsall. Latics have not been at their fluent best in these games but they are now showing the qualities that … Continue reading →

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Latics up the pressure – Walsall 0 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on March 22, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic eased past Walsall with a comfortable victory at the Bescot Stadium and upped the pressure on Shrewsbury and Blackburn at the top of the League One table. Walsall didn’t get the new manager ‘bounce’ under Dean Keates as … Continue reading →

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Cup final touch eludes Latics – Wigan Athletic 0 Southampton 2

Posted on March 19, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Small margins often decide games and on another day Wigan Athletic might now be preparing for an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. League One Latics had been the dominant outfit for long periods of the game and had a succession … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Enjoy the rollercoaster ride!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It’s been another gripping week in the life of Wigan Athletic as they go in search of what would be an unprecedented League One and FA Cup double. Latics looked likely to be on the end of a surprise defeat … Continue reading →

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Fantastic finale as Latics move on up – Bradford City 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on March 14, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Michael Jacobs’ crucial 91st minute winner sent Latics’ fans into raptures at Valley Parade as they moved up to second place in the League One table. On a terrible pitch and in blustery conditions both teams opted for the route … Continue reading →

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Just an off day or something more serious? Wigan Athletic 3 Scunthorpe United 3

Posted on March 11, 2018 by ianhaspinall

A late Gary Roberts equaliser saved Latics from what could have been a damaging defeat in an high scoring encounter against Scunthorpe United at the DW Stadium. Former Wigan loanee striker Ivan Toney’s neat finish on 53 minutes looked to … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The race to the top

Posted on March 9, 2018 by ianhaspinall

The battle between the League One title favourites ended all square on Sunday at Ewood Park but with Latics coming out of the game with a significant psychological advantage. They were 2-0 down at half-time and some Rovers’ fans were … Continue reading →

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