Monthly Archives: November 2022

Latics’ Bittersweet Symphony – Wigan Athletic 2 Blackpool 1

It was a bittersweet afternoon at the DW Stadium as Wigan Athletic came from a goal down to defeat ten-man Blackpool. Latics’ owners owners Phoenix 2021 had sacked much-loved manager Leam Richardson in midweek and assistant managers Rob Kelly and … Continue reading →

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Latics slip deeper into trouble – Coventry City 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Wigan Athletic slipped deeper into relegation trouble after a dispiriting 2-0 defeat at Coventry City. In a competitive first half there were chances at both ends as Will Keane headed against the crossbar for Latics and Kasey Palmer fired inches … Continue reading →

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Latics make battling point at Swansea – Swansea City 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Wigan Athletic battled to their first point in six games with a creditable 2-2 draw at Swansea City. Latics went in front on eight minutes when Will Keane headed home James McClean’s corner and on 16 minutes Tom Naylor doubled … Continue reading →

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Toothless ‘Tics – Wigan Athletic 0 Stoke City 1

Wigan Athletic slipped into the relegation zone after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Stoke City at the DW Stadium. In a first half of limited chances Latics had a great opportunity to open the scoring in the 38th minute but … Continue reading →

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Review: The Silence of the Stands – Finding Joy in Football’s Lost Season by Daniel Gray

Daniel Gray already has a collection of critically acclaimed football books, but this is another gem worthy of your attention. ‘The Silence of the Stands’ is partly football during lockdown, part travelogue, part social and economic history of Northern England … Continue reading →

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