Monthly Archives: August 2024

Latics off the mark after hard fought victory – Wigan Athletic 1 Crawley Town 0

Posted on August 25, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change from the defeat at Reading with James Carragher coming in for his first League One start in place of Steven Sessegnon.  The visitors started confidently moving the ball quickly. Junior Quitirna had a shot from … Continue reading →

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Review – Brian Moore Saved Our Sundays – The Golden Age of Televised Football by Matt Eastley

Posted on August 21, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Matt Eastley’s book is a joyously nostalgic journey through the golden days of regional televised football in the 1970s. The iconic commentators of the period, Brian Moore, Hugh Johns, Gerald Sinstadt, Gerry Harrison, Martyn Tyler, Keith Macklin, and Roger Malone … Continue reading →

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Unsatisfactory Latics – Reading 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 18, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Latics made one change from the defeat against Charlton Athletic, with Silko Thomas coming in for his first league start, replacing Chris Sze. Latics made a slow start and Reading were ahead after only seven minutes. Ehibhatiomhan found space at … Continue reading →

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Latics edged out by the Addicks – Wigan Athletic 0 Charlton Athletic 1

Posted on August 11, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Latics new look team included debutants Will Aimson, Dion Rankine, and Joe Hugill. Hughes was named on the bench alongside Jordan Jones who signed a short term deal on Friday. Latics started strongly and Hugill volleyed narrowly wide from the … Continue reading →

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Shaun Maloney’s Squad Overhaul: Young Talent and Experienced Additions | Season 2024/25 Preview

Posted on August 7, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic go into the 2024/25 League One season in a much stronger position than last season when they had to contend with an eight-point deduction and transfer embargo. Shaun Maloney’s team finished in a creditable 12th place despite all … Continue reading →

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