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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics late late show secures third round spot – Cambridge United 1 Wigan Athletic 2 FA Cup 2nd round (AET)

Posted on December 1, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic left it until the 119th minute of extra time to overcome Cambridge United 2-1 at the Cledara Stadium in the FA Cup 2nd round tie. Cambridge took the lead in the 77th minute when substitute Brandon Njoku broke … Continue reading →

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Latics clinch narrow victory in a game of two halves – Wigan Athletic 2 Northampton Town 1

Posted on November 27, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic narrowly defeated Northampton Town 2-1 at the Brick Community Stadium in a thrilling game of two halves. Latics dominated the first half and could’ve been four or five goals ahead by half time. Thelo Aasgaard opened the scoring … Continue reading →

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Latics hang on for important victory – Barnsley 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 23, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced their first away victory since September with 1-0 victory at high-flying Barnsley. Latics dominated possession in the first half and deservedly went ahead when Thelo Aasgaard headed home Silko Thomas’ cross on 42 minutes. They started the … Continue reading →

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Latics spirited second half isn’t enough against the league leaders – Wigan Athletic 0 Wycombe Wanderers 1

Posted on November 10, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were narrowly defeated 1-0 by League One leaders Wycombe Wanderers at the Brick Community Stadium. The Chairboys got off to a great start when Daniel Harvie’s right-wing corner was headed home by Joe Low at the near post … Continue reading →

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Ten-man Carlisle make it tough for Tics – Carlisle United 0 Wigan Athletic 2 – FA Cup 1st Round (AET)

Posted on November 3, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic narrowly defeated ten-man Carlisle United 2-0 after extra-time in the FA Cup first round at Brunton Park. The hosts went down to ten-men after only 14 minutes when Ethan Robinson was harshly sent off for a foul on … Continue reading →

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Tics own goal heartache – Blackpool 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on October 29, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic conceded two own goals as they were pegged back from 2-0 up to draw 2-2 at Blackpool. Latics went ahead on 19 minutes when Thelo Aasgaard crossed for Dion Rankine to drill his first goal of the season. … Continue reading →

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Review – Munichs by David Peace

Posted on October 24, 2024 by ianhaspinall

David Peace has had varying degrees of success with his three football novels. He had great success with ‘The Damned United’ about Brian Clough and Leeds United which subsequently became a film, but less so in ‘Red or Dead’ about … Continue reading →

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Latics edged out by clinical Stags – Wigan Athletic 1 Mansfield Town 2

Posted on October 23, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Mansfield Town at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics enjoyed plenty of possession and threatened when Dion Rankine’s strike was well saved by Christy Pym. Against the run of play the visitors went ahead … Continue reading →

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Latics stumble badly at struggling Cambridge – Cambridge United 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on October 20, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were defeated 2-0 by previously winless Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium. Latics were behind after only five minutes when Dan Nlundulu’s scuffed effort was poked home by Elias Kachunga. Latics just never got going and they were … Continue reading →

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Tics make it six clean sheets – Stockport County 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on October 7, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured their sixth consecutive clean sheet with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Stockport County. Chances were limited in the first half with Latics Dale Taylor having a good strike well saved by Corey Addai. In first half stoppage … Continue reading →

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