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About ianhaspinall

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

Let’s build a statue of the ‘Three Amigos’

Posted on May 5, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Isn’t it about time we built a statue of the ‘Three Amigos’? If Wigan survive in the Premier League it will be remarkable achievement and a worthy tribute would be to create a statue at the DW Stadium of Roberto … Continue reading →

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Who do you want to go down?

Posted on April 29, 2011 by ianhaspinall

As we enter the last four games of the Premier League season everyone is trying to predict the future results and what the final league table might look like. I have to say that having had a go for myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Birmingham City, Blackburn Rovers, Blackpool, West Ham United, Wigan Athletic, Wolves | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Pressure on Bruce – Sunderland V Wigan preview

Posted on April 21, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The pressure is mounting on Sunderland manager Steve Bruce as his team are about to face his former club Wigan at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland have lost eight of their last nine games and sit just above the relegation … Continue reading →

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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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