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About ianhaspinall

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

Has Blackpool ever been so beautiful?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by ianhaspinall

We arrived in Blackpool a couple of hours early, under grey skies and feeling somewhat nervous. As we walked around the streets near Bloomfield Road and then onto the promenade it is clear to see that the town has seen … Continue reading →

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A tale of two managers – Blackpool V Wigan preview

Posted on April 14, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Latics travel to Blackpool on Saturday for what is the most important game of the season as a win could take Wigan out of the relegation zone and above Blackpool. The pressure on the two managers Roberto Martinez and Ian Holloway … Continue reading →

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The disparity league – Chelsea V Wigan preview

Posted on April 8, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan go to Chelsea on Saturday in a match of the unequals. Chelsea are currently fourth in the Premier League and still in the Champions League and the Latics still occupy the bottom spot despite some good recent performances. The … Continue reading →

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Give credit where credit is due

Posted on April 4, 2011 by ianhaspinall

It was another great performance from the Latics in their draw with Spurs on Saturday. Roberto Martinez’s team are now playing some of their best football of the season, recent games have seen them dominate against Man City and overcome … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm and Eat More Pies – The Spurs Preview

Posted on March 30, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The tension is mounting and Wiganers will be needing something to calm our nerves, as always pies will be on the menu, as we look to take three points at home to Spurs. It is bound to be another pressurised … Continue reading →

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City defeat and nine cup finals ahead

Posted on March 9, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan deserved at least a point from Saturday’s game at Manchester City, but yet again it ended in heroic defeat for the Latics. Wigan matched their wealthy neighbours throughout and if it was not for an uncharacteristic goalkeeping error by … Continue reading →

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Whelan makes pledge for the future

Posted on March 6, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has spoken about the clubs finances following the audit report this week that revealed an operating loss of £4 million, with the auditors suggesting that the club could go under without his financial backing, Whelan … Continue reading →

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Shaun Goater’s handball and our friend Stuart Attwell

Posted on March 3, 2011 by ianhaspinall

          Latics visit Eastlands on Saturday evening for a high-profile fixture against one of the wealthiest clubs in world football. Manchester City currently lie third in the table and Wigan are now rock bottom. City’s lavishly … Continue reading →

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Rooney’s elbow

Posted on March 3, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Football matches are rarely short of talking points but Saturday’s match against Manchester United had more than most. United are probably the best team in England at the moment and look likely to win the Premier league title, but the … Continue reading →

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Big day, big team, big result?

Posted on February 25, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Another massive game tomorrow – Wigan Athletic v Manchester United – one of the biggest teams in world football against little Wigan. United are as usual the big favourites, our form against United since getting into the Prem is less … Continue reading →

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