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About ianhaspinall

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

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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Wigan slip up as Wimbledon stay up – Wigan Athletic 0 AFC Wimbledon 1

Posted on April 26, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Caldwell made two changes to the starting lineup following the 0-0 draw with Port Vale, with Captain Jason Kerr replacing Morgan Fox, and Harrison Bettoni replacing Dara Costelloe. Latics started confidently and controlled possession but without really threatening the Dons … Continue reading →

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Latics held in stalemate with the Valiants who are on the brink of relegation – Port Vale 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 20, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made one change to his side from the midweek victory over Rotherham United, with Morgan Fox coming in to replace the injured Jason Kerr.  Latics started brightly and they could’ve gone ahead after only three minutes when Taylor … Continue reading →

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Latics move into mid-table as the Millers are relegated – Wigan Athletic 3 Rotherham United 0

Posted on April 15, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell named an unchanged side for the fourth consecutive match. Latics started brightly and they created a couple of early chances. Following a corner James Carragher flicked on at the near post, but the Rotherham defence managed to clear. … Continue reading →

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The Stags pay the penalty as Latics move up the table – Wigan Athletic 2 Mansfield Town 1

Posted on April 12, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell named an unchanged side for the third consecutive game. On-loan Brentford midfielder Ryan Trevitt returned to the matchday squad for the first time since September. The visitors enjoyed plenty of early possession but Latics took the lead with … Continue reading →

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Latics ease their relegation worries at the Cobblers expense- Northampton Town 1 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on April 7, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell named an unchanged side from their draw with Leyton Orient with Harrison Bettoni & Morgan Fox replacing Llyton Chapman & Owen Moxon (Illness) on the bench.  Latics started on the front foot, and the first chance of the … Continue reading →

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Latics battle for a point against in form Orient – Wigan Athletic 0 Leyton Orient 0

Posted on April 3, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made three changes from the side that was defeated at Reading on Saturday, with James Carragher, Matt Smith & Dara Costelloe replacing Llyton Chapman, Owen Moxon & Harrison Bettoni.  Latics started the game on the front foot playing … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre Latics on the edge again after heavy Royals defeat – Reading 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 29, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made one change from the side that defeated Exeter City last Saturday with Callum Wright replacing Caylan Vickers. Leam Richardson’s Royals were ahead with their first attack on eight minutes when Doyle’s cross was headed home by Ehibhatiomhan … Continue reading →

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