Monthly Archives: April 2019

Cook’s experiment offers pointers for next season – Birmingham City 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on April 28, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Latics made seven changes against Birmingham City and they should have come away with all three points after creating the better chances in this 1-1 draw at St Andrew’s. The hosts went ahead after only two minutes when acting Latics’ … Continue reading →

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Latics secure safety in style – Wigan Athletic 2 Preston North End 0

Posted on April 23, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured their Championship status moving eight points clear of third bottom Rotherham with a deserved 2-0 victory over local rivals Preston North End on Easter Monday. Latics went in front after only 11 minutes when Leon Clarke finished … Continue reading →

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Massey magic seals vital away victory – Leeds United 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 19, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Ten-man Wigan Athletic produced the Championship result of the day with 2-1 victory at Elland Road to ease their relegation worries and dent Leeds United’s automatic promotion prospects. Latics went down to 10 men after only 14 minutes when Cedric … Continue reading →

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Late decision denies Latics victory – Wigan Athletic 1 Norwich City 1

Posted on April 15, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Man of the match Reece James Wigan Athletic were unlucky not secure all three points in their fight against relegation when they were held 1-1 by Championship table toppers Norwich City at the DW Stadium. Man of the match Reece … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘The Club: How the Premier League Became the Richest, Most Disruptive Business in Sport’ by Jonathan Clegg and Joshua Robinson.

Posted on April 12, 2019 by ianhaspinall

In ‘The Club’ two Wall Street Journal writers Jonathan Clegg and Joshua Robinson provide a telling insight into the excesses of the Premier League (PL) and how it has become a global business with little concern for local communities. This … Continue reading →

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Individual errors once again prove costly – Hull City 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on April 11, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic once again proved to be their own worst enemies as individual errors cost them the points against Hull City and edged them closer to the relegation zone. Latics who have not won away in 19 Championship fixtures led … Continue reading →

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Bristol bonus or a missed opportunity? Bristol City 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 8, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic deservedly earned a point against play-off contenders Bristol City with a 2-2 draw at Ashton Gate. Latics have failed to win away from home in 18 games but they went close to gaining all three points with a … Continue reading →

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Bristol bound on a wing and a prayer

Posted on April 5, 2019 by ianhaspinall

I’m travelling down to Bristol City on Saturday for another Latics away-day but it’s more in hope than expectation. It’s a very tough fixture as the fifth-placed Robins will be desperate to consolidate their play-off place after an important mid-week … Continue reading →

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Trying to find the finishing touches – Wigan Athletic 0 Brentford 0

Posted on April 1, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic remain in the relegation dogfight after a 0-0 draw at home to Brentford and are four points above the drop zone with seven games remaining. It was a creditable performance by Latics who had the best chances to … Continue reading →

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