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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics late rally just isn’t good enough – Wigan Athletic 0 Derby County 1

Posted on December 27, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes from the defeat against Reading with Charlie Hughes, Baba Adeeko, Chris Sze and Stephen Humphrys coming in for Callum McManaman, Charlie Wyke, Jordan Jones and Liam Shaw. Latics made a brisk opening but the visitors … Continue reading →

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Latics frustrate in a game of two halves – Port Vale 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 17, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney had made one change to the starting XI who had drawn with Lincoln City as Steven Sessegnon came in for Liam Morrison who dropped to the bench. The hosts were quickly out of the blocks and Latics were … Continue reading →

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Referee’s mistake denies Latics the victory – Wigan Athletic 0 Lincoln City 0

Posted on December 11, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made three changes from their last league victory against Fleetwood Town, with Liam Morrison, Kell Watts and Jonny Smith coming into the starting line-up in place of the injured Omar Rekik, Tom Pearce and Martial Godo.  The Imps … Continue reading →

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Review – Food of the Cods: How Fish & Chips Made Britain by Daniel Gray

Posted on December 6, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Daniel Gray is an accomplished writer of football books, but his latest offering is an entertaining homage to Britain’s favourite meal fish and chips. Gray ponders the delights and social history of fish and chips and travels the country visiting … Continue reading →

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Humphrys’ quality shines through the fog as Latics progress – York City 0 Wigan Athletic 1 – FA Cup 2nd Round

Posted on December 2, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Manager Shaun Maloney named an unchanged starting XI from the midweek victory against Fleetwood Town. Latics made an hesitant start to the game and it was not until the 20th minute that they tested the York goalkeeper. Lang setting up … Continue reading →

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Maloney’s men move on up – Wigan Athletic 3 Fleetwood Town 0

Posted on November 29, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made three changes from Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Leyton Orient, with Kell Watts, Liam Shaw and Callum McManaman being replaced by Pearce, Scott Smith and Martial Godo. Latics were quick out of the blocks, with Godo winning a … Continue reading →

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Latics fail to capitalise on early promise – Leyton Orient 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 27, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made three changes from Latics’ last league outing at Cheltenham with Clare, Kell Watts and Callum McManaman starting. Latics attacked from the kick off and they had a great opportunity in only the first minute. Callum Lang found … Continue reading →

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Latics not at the races against Cheltenham – Cheltenham Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 13, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made just one change to his side that defeated Peterborough United in midweek with Baba Adeeko replacing Scott Smith in midfield. Latics started brightly and they were in front after just six minutes. Humphrys beat two men before … Continue reading →

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Macca magic gives Latics the edge – Wigan Athletic 2 Peterborough United 1

Posted on November 8, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made three enforced changes to his starting line-up with Omar Rekik, Liam Shaw, and Callum Lang coming in for Sean Clare (injured), Baba Adeeko (suspended) and Thelo Aasgaard (injured). It was a cagey start by both teams, but … Continue reading →

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Latics replicate league win in FA Cup – Exeter City 0 Wigan Athletic 2 – FA Cup 1st Round

Posted on November 5, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes from the defeat against Charlton Athletic with Stephen Humphrys, Martial Godo, Sessegnon and Scott Smith coming into the starting line-up. Wildschut threatened in the first five minutes and Charlie Hughes had to concede an early … Continue reading →

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