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About ianhaspinall

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

Review – O Jogo Bonito! Brazil’s 1970 World Cup Samba Party by Gary Thacker

Posted on April 17, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Gary Thacker’s latest book is the story of probably the greatest football team in the history of the World Cup. ‘O Jogo Bonito’ is Portuguese for ‘the beautiful game’ and the Brazilian World Cup winning team of 1970 truly defined … Continue reading →

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Latics damage the Imps play-off hopes – Lincoln City 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 15, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic ended play-off chasing Lincoln City’s 16 game undefeated run with a stunning 2-1 victory at the LNER stadium. A free-flowing move by Latics resulted in them taking the lead in the 20th minute. Jonny Smith curling a superb … Continue reading →

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Latics scrape a draw against the Addicks – Charlton Athletic 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 10, 2024 by ianhaspinall

In a scrappy game Wigan Athletic gained a point in a 2-2 draw with Charlton Athletic at The Valley. In an uneventful first half Charlton took the lead on 19 minutes when Charlie Hughes sliced a long ball into his … Continue reading →

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Latics dour draw suits the Valiants – Wigan Athletic 0 Port Vale 0

Posted on April 7, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic once again failed to impress in a dour 0-0 draw with relegation threatened Port Vale at the DW Stadium. The Valiants benefitted most from the draw as they moved out of the League One relegation zone as Cheltenham … Continue reading →

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Latics out-fought by clinical U’s – Cambridge United 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on April 2, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Relegation threatened Cambridge United defeated Wigan Athletic 3-1 with a brace from Gassan Ahadme at the Abbey Stadium. The hosts went ahead from their first attack in the 11th minute. James Brophy provided a low delivery from the left and … Continue reading →

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Inconsistent Latics held to a draw by the Brewers – Wigan Athletic 1 Burton Albion 1

Posted on March 30, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic once again showed their inconsistency as they were held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Burton Albion at the DW Stadium. Latics threatened when Scott Smith forced a good save Max Crocombe before Matt Smith side-footed the rebound … Continue reading →

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Goalkeeping mistake proves costly for Latics – Wycombe Wanderers 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 13, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park. In an uneventful first half of poor quality Wycombe went ahead when Latics’ goalkeeper Sam Tickle fumbled a Josh Scowen effort into his own net on 19 minutes. … Continue reading →

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Latics edge past ten-man Orient – Wigan Athletic 1 Leyton Orient 0

Posted on March 11, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic recorded a narrow 1-0 victory against ten-man Leyton Orient at the DW Stadium. Latics went close when a corner from Luke Chambers was headed over goalkeeper Sol Brynn by Charlie Hughes but Ethan Galbraith cleared off the line. … Continue reading →

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Latics flop at Fleetwood – Fleetwood Town 4 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on March 3, 2024 by ianhaspinall

It was a case of ‘After the Lord Mayor’s Show’ as Wigan Athletic succumbed to a disappointing 4-2 defeat at Fleetwood Town. Latics had beaten promotion-chasing Bolton in midweek but showed their lack of consistency when they were undone by … Continue reading →

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Latics derby day delight – Wigan Athletic 1 Bolton Wanderers 0

Posted on February 28, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic completed the double over Bolton Wanderers and dented their promotion prospects with a hard -fought 1-0 victory at the DW Stadium. Wanderers enjoyed the greater possession and they went close when Eoin Toal headed over from a right-wing … Continue reading →

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