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About ianhaspinall

Communications specialist, Wigan Athletic fan & blogger, interested in music, arts & culture.

Latics defy the odds to draw against the league leaders – Sheffield Wednesday 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 13, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made three changes to his starting line-up from the defeat against Stockport County with Jon Mellish, Fraser Murray and Sonny Perkins replacing Archie Harris, Connor Barrett and Dara Costelloe. Latics had an early scare when Burstow hit the … Continue reading →

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Latics stunned by County goal blitz – Wigan Athletic 0 Stockport County 4

Posted on September 6, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Caldwell made a tactical shift in his formation with three changes from the team that had defeated MK Dons with Archie Harris, Connor Barrett, and Reggie Walsh replacing Fraser Murray, Luke Harris, and Sonny Perkins.  It didn’t take long for … Continue reading →

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Latics get points on the board – Wigan Athletic 3 MK Dons 1

Posted on September 3, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Caldwell made five changes to the side that was defeated at AFC Wimbledon, with Whitworth coming in for his debut, Morgan Fox, Charlie Gray, Luke Harris & Fraser Murray all starting. Latics started confidently with Gray showing some good touches … Continue reading →

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Latics fall to late gut punch – AFC Wimbledon 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 31, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made one change from the defeat by Leyton Orient with Connor Barrett replacing the injured Fraser Murray. In an eventful opening period both sides created chances.  After only three minutes Walsh nearly had a calamity when he came … Continue reading →

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Latics promise turns to disappointment – Wigan Athletic 0 Leyton Orient 2

Posted on August 24, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Caldwell made four changes from the opening day League One defeat at Cambridge with James Carragher returning and Reggie Walsh and Fin Burns making their league debuts as well as start for Akeel Higgins. Latics started brightly with Chelsea loanee … Continue reading →

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Review – The Changing Game: The past, present and future of football by Martin O’Neill

Posted on August 19, 2026 by ianhaspinall

At the age of 74, Martin O’Neill has successfully revived his management career with Celtic. Last October O’Neill was asked to join the Scottish giants as interim manager and, over two stints at the helm, went on to win the … Continue reading →

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Latics in opening day defeat despite second half rally – Cambridge United 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on August 15, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Latics in opening day defeat despite second half rally – Cambridge United 3 Wigan Athletic 2

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Review – HH: Helenio Herrara Football’s Original Master of the Dark Arts by Richard Fitzpatrick

Posted on June 10, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Richard Fitzpatrick has produced a fascinating biography of Helenio Herrara, one of the most enigmatic, successful and yet disturbing characters in European football. Herrara had an almost mythic existence: a poverty-stricken childhood; he nearly died from diphtheria; he may have … Continue reading →

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Recommended World Cup Book Reviews

Posted on June 10, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Here’s my personal recommendations of the best football books about the World Cup. Kick off the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA with one of these great reads.  Review – Answered Prayers: England and the 1966 World Cup … Continue reading →

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Latics edged out in controversial fashion as Stevenage make the playoffs – Stevenage 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on May 3, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made one change from the defeat against AFC Wimbledon with Christian Saydee replacing Harrison Bettoni in the starting line-up. Chances were limited in the opening period but the hosts first chance came after 17 minutes when Jordan Roberts … Continue reading →

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