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About ianhaspinall

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

Four-star Latics silence the critics – Bristol Rovers 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on September 14, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change to the starting line-up from the defeat at Birmingham City with Jensen Weir starting for the first time since returning to the club. Baba Adeeko dropped to the bench. Rovers had a couple of early … Continue reading →

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Ten-men Tics just can’t hang on – Birmingham City 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on September 1, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney named an unchanged starting XI from the victory over Crawley Town last Saturday. Birmingham had the first attempt at goal as Ethan Laird had his shot blocked before Emil Hansson drove a low ball which Tickle did well … Continue reading →

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Latics off the mark after hard fought victory – Wigan Athletic 1 Crawley Town 0

Posted on August 25, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change from the defeat at Reading with James Carragher coming in for his first League One start in place of Steven Sessegnon.  The visitors started confidently moving the ball quickly. Junior Quitirna had a shot from … Continue reading →

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Review – Brian Moore Saved Our Sundays – The Golden Age of Televised Football by Matt Eastley

Posted on August 21, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Matt Eastley’s book is a joyously nostalgic journey through the golden days of regional televised football in the 1970s. The iconic commentators of the period, Brian Moore, Hugh Johns, Gerald Sinstadt, Gerry Harrison, Martyn Tyler, Keith Macklin, and Roger Malone … Continue reading →

Posted in 1970s, 1980s', Brian Moore, Football Book Reviews, Late Tackle magazine, Matt Eastley, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Unsatisfactory Latics – Reading 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 18, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Latics made one change from the defeat against Charlton Athletic, with Silko Thomas coming in for his first league start, replacing Chris Sze. Latics made a slow start and Reading were ahead after only seven minutes. Ehibhatiomhan found space at … Continue reading →

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Latics edged out by the Addicks – Wigan Athletic 0 Charlton Athletic 1

Posted on August 11, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Latics new look team included debutants Will Aimson, Dion Rankine, and Joe Hugill. Hughes was named on the bench alongside Jordan Jones who signed a short term deal on Friday. Latics started strongly and Hugill volleyed narrowly wide from the … Continue reading →

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Shaun Maloney’s Squad Overhaul: Young Talent and Experienced Additions | Season 2024/25 Preview

Posted on August 7, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic go into the 2024/25 League One season in a much stronger position than last season when they had to contend with an eight-point deduction and transfer embargo. Shaun Maloney’s team finished in a creditable 12th place despite all … Continue reading →

Posted in Baba Adeeko, Charlie Hughes, League One, Sam Tickle, Shaun Maloney, Thelo Aasgaard, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Summer Reading 2024 – The Best Football Books

Posted on July 3, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Here’s my recommendations of the best football books of recent months for reading on the beach or by the pool. Kick off the summer with one of these great reads. Review – Answered Prayers: England and the 1966 World Cup … Continue reading →

Posted in Brazil, England, Football Book Reviews, Gordon Milne, Pat Nevin, Scotland, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Review – Smart Money: The Fall and Rise of Brentford FC by Alex Duff

Posted on June 11, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Alex Duff’s book tells the story of Brentford FC’s transformation from lower league also-rans to the Premier League through the use of quantitative data analysis and good coaching. When Duff first starts following Brentford in 1978, they are an unfashionable … Continue reading →

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Maloney’s men end the season on a high note – Wigan Athletic 2 Bristol Rovers 0

Posted on April 28, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made two changes to his starting XI from the victory at Portsmouth with Magennis coming in for Charlie Kelman and Callum McManaman replacing Godo. Latics threatened from the kick off and could have been ahead inside the first 30 … Continue reading →

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