Monthly Archives: February 2024

Latics derby day delight – Wigan Athletic 1 Bolton Wanderers 0

Posted on February 28, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes to his side following Friday’s draw with Cheltenham Town. Charlie Hughes missed out through illness, whilst Scott Smith, Charlie Goode, Callum McManaman and Josh Magennis all came into the starting XI. Kick off was delayed … Continue reading →

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Latics held by resolute Robins – Wigan Athletic 1 Cheltenham Town 1

Posted on February 24, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made three changes to his starting XI following the victory over Shrewsbury Town. Jordan Jones missed out through injury, whilst Tom Pearce returned from injury and came in for the suspended Sean Clare. Jason Kerr made his 300th career … Continue reading →

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Review – Gordon Milne, Shankly, My Dad and Me with Steve Younger

Posted on February 21, 2024 by ianhaspinall

In his engrossing football memoir Gordon Milne recalls his journey from Preston to Newcastle via Liverpool, Blackpool, Wigan, Coventry, Leicester, Turkey, and Japan. Milne is a pure football man who has encounters with some of the greatest players and managers … Continue reading →

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Latics ride their luck in Salop – Shrewsbury Town 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 19, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes following the defeat to Oxford United in midweek as Jason Kerr replaced the injured Charlie Goode and captain Josh Magennis came in for Charlie Kelman who dropped to the bench. Latics started on the front … Continue reading →

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Latics stumble in a game of two halves – Oxford United 4 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 14, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes from Saturday’s defeat against Exeter with Matt Smith and Charlie Kelman coming into the starting XI. It was a tentative opening from both teams, but Latics were the first to threaten when Luke Chambers free … Continue reading →

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Latics deflected off course – Wigan Athletic 1 Exeter City 2

Posted on February 12, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes to his starting XI following the 3-2 away victory at Peterborough United. Steven Sessegnon missed out through injury and Jordan Jones came in for him, whilst the suspended Matt Smith was replaced by Scott Smith. … Continue reading →

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Aasgaard at the double as Latics do the double over Peterborough – Peterborough United 2 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on February 4, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes to his starting XI from last Saturday’s defeat to Stevenage with Steven Sessegnon, Charlie Goode, Baba Adeeko and Martial Godo returning.   Latics made a fast start with a high press on their opponents. They lost … Continue reading →

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