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About ianhaspinall

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

Toothless Tics defeated in a sad week for the club – Wigan Athletic 0 Wycombe Wanderers 1

Posted on September 20, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were defeated 1-0 by Wycombe Wanderers at the Brick Community Stadium after a difficult week for the club when they sadly lost goalkeeping coach Kevin Miller, who died at the age of 57. In the early stages Latics … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 13, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic defied the odds to draw 0-0 against League One leaders Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Latics matched their in-form opponents throughout and had enough chances to take all three points. Jon Mellish and Reggie Walsh both went close in … 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

Wigan Athletic were stunned by a Stockport County goal blitz in the first 21 minutes and ultimately lost 4-0 at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics went behind after only 10 minutes when a mistake by Max Power led to Kyle … 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

Wigan Athletic captain Max Power and vice captain Jensen Weir delivered three superb goals as they defeated MK Dons 3-1 at the Brick Community Stadium. In a dominant first half Latics deservedly went ahead on 36 minutes when Power fed … 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

Wigan Athletic lost their third consecutive League One game following a late AFC Wimbledon goal by Myles Hippolyte at the Cherry Records Stadium. Latics had created enough chances to win the game comfortably but poor finishing had once again let … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 24, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic suffered consecutive League One defeats when Leyton Orient won 2-0 at the Brick Community Stadium. The visitors took the lead after 15 minutes when Latics failed to clear their lines and Tony Springett finished from close range. Latics … 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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Posted in Akeel Higgins, Cambridge United, Gary Caldwell, Isaac Heath, Kell Watts, League One, Louis Appere | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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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