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About ianhaspinall

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

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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Latics unbeaten run comes to an end – Wigan Athletic 2 Charlton Athletic 3

Posted on November 1, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Maloney surprisingly made three changes to his starting XI as Tom Pearce, Lang and Charlie Wyke all returned to the team replacing Steven Sessegnon, Martial Godo and Stephen Humphrys. The visitors had the first effort at goal as May cut … Continue reading →

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Latics ease past Salop – Wigan Athletic 2 Shrewsbury Town 0

Posted on October 29, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Latics’ starting line-up was unchanged from the 2-0 victory against Oxford United in midweek. Maloney adopted a 3-4-3 formation with Sean Clare, Charlie Hughes and Liam Morrison in the back three. Latics started on the front foot and threatened almost … Continue reading →

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Review – Answered Prayers: England and the 1966 World Cup by Duncan Hamilton

Posted on October 26, 2023 by ianhaspinall

‘Answered Prayers’ is Duncan Hamilton’s personal homage to Alf Ramsay and the England World Cup winners. 1966 is still England’s crowning football achievement and it may never be surpassed, but Ramsay and the players never got the rewards and recognition … Continue reading →

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Maloney works his magic – Wigan Athletic 2 Oxford United 0

Posted on October 25, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made three changes to the starting line-up that defeated Exeter on Saturday with Jordan Jones,  Shaw and Aasgaard replacing Tom Pearce, Scott Smith and Josh Stones. Oxford started confidently and quickly exerted pressure on Latics goal. In the 7th … Continue reading →

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Latics ride their luck in Devon – Exeter City 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on October 23, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes to the side that lost at Stevenage with Liam Morrison, Tom Pearce, Scott Smith and Josh Stones all coming into the starting line-up. Exeter created the first opportunity of the match. A corner found Will … Continue reading →

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