Monthly Archives: December 2023

Latics get back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 2 Carlisle United 0

Posted on December 30, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a much improved display to defeat bottom club Carlisle United 2-0 at the DW Stadium. Latics had lost their last three games but they were quick out of the blocks against the Cumbrians with Liam Morrison hitting … Continue reading →

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Latics late rally just isn’t good enough – Wigan Athletic 0 Derby County 1

Posted on December 27, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slumped to 1-0 defeat against in form Derby County at the DW Stadium. Craig Nelson’s header in the 19th minute was enough to give the Rams a deserved victory. The visitors dominated the first half and could easily … Continue reading →

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Latics frustrate in a game of two halves – Port Vale 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 17, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s nine game unbeaten run came to an end at Port Vale as they were defeated 3-2 in a game of two halves. Latics were woeful in the first half and were 2-0 down at half time as Ethan … Continue reading →

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Referee’s mistake denies Latics the victory – Wigan Athletic 0 Lincoln City 0

Posted on December 11, 2023 by ianhaspinall

In form teams Wigan Athletic and Lincoln City cancelled each other out in a 0-0 draw at the DW Stadium. Neither team created many chances in a chess-like game but Latics were denied a late winner by the referee. The … Continue reading →

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Review – Food of the Cods: How Fish & Chips Made Britain by Daniel Gray

Posted on December 6, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Daniel Gray is an accomplished writer of football books, but his latest offering is an entertaining homage to Britain’s favourite meal fish and chips. Gray ponders the delights and social history of fish and chips and travels the country visiting … Continue reading →

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Humphrys’ quality shines through the fog as Latics progress – York City 0 Wigan Athletic 1 – FA Cup 2nd Round

Posted on December 2, 2023 by ianhaspinall

In foggy conditions and in front of the BBC cameras Wigan Athletic defeated York City 1-0 at the York Community Stadium to progress into the third round of the FA Cup. Latics had chances to go ahead in the first … Continue reading →

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