Monthly Archives: December 2024

Latics suffer late heartache – Wrexham 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 30, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were denied a deserved point on the road by a late Steven Fletcher winner for Wrexham. Latics had matched their high-flying hosts and had more possession and more shots but the hosts went ahead when Ryan Barnett’s strike … Continue reading →

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Latics back to winning ways against the Millers – Rotherham United 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 27, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic got back to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Rotherham United at the New York Stadium. Rotherham’s best chance came in the first half when Andre Green headed over from Joe Rafferty’s cross in the 27th … Continue reading →

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Latics gift the Shrews a point – Wigan Athletic 2 Shrewsbury Town 2

Posted on December 22, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were leading Shrewsbury 2-0 until they gifted the visitors an unlikely draw with an own goal by Will Aimson and a goalkeeping mistake by Sam Tickle. Latics had taken an early lead when Thelo Aasgaard volleyed home from … Continue reading →

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Tremendous Tics topple the Trotters again – Bolton Wanderers 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 14, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic maintained their derby day dominance over Bolton Wanderers with an emphatic 2-0 victory at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Latics controlled the first half and went ahead in the 18th minute when Dale Taylor cut across the box before … Continue reading →

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Review – Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football by Adam Hurrey 

Posted on December 12, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Ten years after producing his amusing ‘Football Cliches’ book Adam Hurrey returns with another witty and insightful book about the language of football. Hurrey is also the creator and host of the popular ‘Football Cliches’ podcast which explores the unique … Continue reading →

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Windswept and woeful Wigan Latics – Wigan Athletic 0 Leyton Orient 2

Posted on December 8, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced one of their worst performances of the season when they slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Leyton Orient at the Brick Community Stadium. In extremely windy conditions Latics failed to fire against the well-drilled visitors. Orient went … Continue reading →

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Latics lack a cutting edge against the Terriers – Huddersfield Town 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 4, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic fell to a 1-0 defeat by Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium. Huddersfield had an early chance when Josh Koroma fired straight at Sam Tickle. Latics first opportunity came when Jonny Smith cut inside and forced a … Continue reading →

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Latics late late show secures third round spot – Cambridge United 1 Wigan Athletic 2 FA Cup 2nd round (AET)

Posted on December 1, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic left it until the 119th minute of extra time to overcome Cambridge United 2-1 at the Cledara Stadium in the FA Cup 2nd round tie. Cambridge took the lead in the 77th minute when substitute Brandon Njoku broke … Continue reading →

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