Monthly Archives: March 2018

Book review: What We Think About When We Think About Football

Posted on March 6, 2018 by ianhaspinall

In this slim volume philosopher Simon Critchley attempts to make sense of the whole football experience and how we are affected in so many different ways by a sport that is so central to our lives. Critchley identifies that football … Continue reading →

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Superb fightback puts Latics in driving seat for the title – Blackburn Rovers 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on March 4, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced a superb second-half performance to comeback from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 in the top of the table clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. Adam Armstrong produced a clinical finish from the edge of the area to … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Fixture frustration but it’s an exciting time to be a Latics fan

Posted on March 2, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It was frustrating to see Latics game at Bristol Rovers called off on Tuesday night due to a frozen pitch as the backlog of fixtures is starting to mount up. Latics are now six points behind leaders Blackburn Rovers and … Continue reading →

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