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About ianhaspinall

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

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

Posted on September 1, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic suffered a heartbreaking injury-time 2-1 defeat to Birmingham City at St Andrews. Alfie May scored his fourth goal of the season to give the Blues an 18th minute lead. Latics deservedly equalised in the 66th minute when Thelo … 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

Wigan Athletic secured their first three points of the season with a hard fought 1-0 victory against Crawley Town at the Brick Community Stadium. The visitors started confidently after making an impressive start to their League One campaign following promotion.  … 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 →

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Unsatisfactory Latics – Reading 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 18, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a disappointing performance and succumbed to a 2-0 defeat at Reading. Latics went behind after only seven minutes when the Royals Charlie Savage slotted home from Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s cut back. The hosts dominated the first half and … 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

Wigan Athletic were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Charlton Athletic at the Brick Community Stadium on the opening day of the League One season. Latics enjoyed plenty of possession and had the better chances but they failed to capitalise. Thelo Aasgaard … 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 →

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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 →

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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

Wigan Athletic produced some sublime football in a convincing 2-0 victory against Bristol Rovers at the DW Stadium Latics created plenty of early chances and they deservedly went ahead when Josh Magennis steered home Luke Chambers’ cross on the half … Continue reading →

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Latics spoil Pompey’s promotion party – Portsmouth 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 20, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic spoiled the League One champions Portsmouth’s promotion party with a deserved 2-1 victory at Fratton Park. Latics went ahead in the 22nd minute when Liverpool loanee Luke Chambers scored his first goal for the club. The visitors had … Continue reading →

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