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About ianhaspinall

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

Swans Sigurdsson increases pressure on Martinez – Wigan Athletic 0 Swansea City 2

Posted on March 4, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Swansea’s Gylfi Sigurdsson produced two great goals to push Wigan closer to the precipice of relegation. Wigan have only won one game at home this season and the goal shy Latics have only scored 23 goals in total, making them the … Continue reading →

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Wigan lack the killer touch – Wigan Athletic 0 Aston Villa 0

Posted on February 26, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan played out a goalless draw against Aston Villa at the DW Stadium on Saturday and despite controlling long periods of the game they lacked the killer touch to overcome a Villa team that appeared lacking in confidence. Roberto Martinez … Continue reading →

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McArthur’s Park – Bolton Wanderers 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 12, 2012 by ianhaspinall

A great box-to-box performance by James McArthur was the driving force in a deserved win for Wigan at their local rivals Bolton. McArthur epitomised the Wigan spirit when after spurning one great opportunity his persistance paid off as he grabbed … Continue reading →

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Wigan unable to capitalise on Howard mistake – Wigan Athletic 1 Everton 1

Posted on February 5, 2012 by ianhaspinall

It was another frustrating afternoon at the DW Stadium as a spirited Wigan were once again unable to secure three points against Everton despite taking the lead in bizarre circumstances. In freezing cold temperatures Latics lined up against an invigorated … Continue reading →

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We will not give up

Posted on February 4, 2012 by ianhaspinall

This is a great rallying call for all Latics fans. Come On Wigan, we need a win.

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Bale makes it easy for Spurs – Tottenham Hotspur 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 1, 2012 by ianhaspinall

An outstanding performance by Gareth Bale ensured Spurs condemned Latics to yet another defeat at White Hart Lane on Tuesday night. His two goals were of the highest quality, but he was a constant threat throughout the 90 minutes and … Continue reading →

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Change can be a good thing – QPR 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 22, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan are in desperate need of a change in results, after another game went by without picking up points when for the most part they can only have themselves to blame. Wigan were once again the creators of their own … Continue reading →

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Latics show fighting spirit but City maintain top spot – Wigan Athletic 0 Manchester City 1

Posted on January 17, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan made the gap between top and bottom look a narrow one as they gave a hard-working performance against their wealthy rivals. Before kick off City’s strength in-depth was for all to see as the injured Mario Ballotelli was replaced … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre Latics bow out of the cup – Swindon Town 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 8, 2012 by ianhaspinall

It is not a pleasant experience to see your team outplayed by a team three divisions below you. Wigan Athletic were once giant killers themselves but now the tables were turned as the Robins overcame a team 53 places above … Continue reading →

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O’Neil has the Midas touch – Wigan Athletic 1 Sunderland 4

Posted on January 4, 2012 by ianhaspinall

A combination of very poor refereeing by Mike Dean and clever counter-attacking by a well-drilled Sunderland contributed to Wigan’s latest setback. Martin O’Neil’s ability to transform an average Sunderland team into a winning outfit should not be underestimated, it can’t just … Continue reading →

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