Monthly Archives: September 2018

Referee is the centre of attention – Norwich City 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 30, 2018 by ianhaspinall

A poor refereeing performance by Gavin Ward marred Latics’ 1-0 defeat against the Canaries at Carrow Road. Referee Ward had already enraged the wrath of both sets of supporters during an erratic display when he awarded a late controversial penalty … Continue reading →

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How good is Wigan’s Cedric Kipre?

Posted on September 27, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It’s now apparent that Wigan Athletic made some very astute signings in the close season, which has helped to propel Paul Cook’s team to within touching distance of the top of the Championship table. Amongst the new signings and loan … Continue reading →

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Latics move on up – Wigan Athletic 1 Bristol City 0

Posted on September 22, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Latics moved up to third in the Championship table with a deserved 1-0 victory against the Robins at the DW Stadium last night. In a closely fought encounter neither team had gained the upper hand until Nick Powell’s perfectly placed … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Broadcast interference

Posted on September 20, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It was brilliant to see Latics win under the floodlights on Tuesday night against Hull City and move up to fourth in the Championship table. It was an entertaining game with both teams going all out for the three points. … Continue reading →

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Latics in seventh heaven – Wigan Athletic 2 Hull City 1

Posted on September 18, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic moved up to seventh place in the Championship table after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Hull City at the DW Stadium. Latics received good news before kick off when captain Sam Morsy’s red card at Brentford was rescinded … Continue reading →

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Latics take a stinging from the Bees – Brentford 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 15, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Brentford moved to second place in the Championship table with a convincing victory against Wigan Athletic at Griffin Park. The Bees were buzzing from the kick off and Romaine Sawyers forced a very good low save from Christian Walton in … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Big buzz around Brentford

Posted on September 14, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Latics travel to West London tomorrow for what should be an exciting Championship fixture against Brentford. The former Walsall manager Dean Smith has made a big impact since taking over in November 2015 with some attractive attacking football. Latics and … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Nick Powell wants to stay at Wigan Athletic

Posted on September 2, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s £10m rated midfielder Nick Powell has attracted interest from several Premier League and Championship clubs during the summer transfer window but following Latics 1-0 victory against Rotherham United he expressed his desire to stay with the club. The 24-year-old … Continue reading →

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Solid defence provides springboard for success – Wigan Athletic 1 Rotherham United 0

Posted on September 1, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic moved up to 9th in the Championship table after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Rotherham United at the DW Stadium. Latics were the better team in the first half creating several very good goal scoring opportunities but they … Continue reading →

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