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About ianhaspinall

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

Lacklustre Latics in downward spiral – Burton Albion 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on October 4, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slumped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat at fellow League One strugglers Burton Albion. Latics had been unconvincing in the first half but they taken the lead with a superbly executed volley by Charlie Hughes on 44 minutes. The … Continue reading →

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Latics edged out by the League leaders – Wigan Athletic 1 Portsmouth 2

Posted on October 2, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Ten-man Wigan Athletic were narrowly defeated 2-1 by League One leaders Portsmouth at the DW Stadium. Latics went ahead on 27 minutes after a flowing move superbly finished by Fulham loanee Martial Godo. The visitors drew level four minutes later … Continue reading →

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Rampant Rovers thump fragile Latics – Bristol Rovers 4 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on September 25, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were comprehensively defeated 4-1 at Bristol Rovers. The hosts were ahead after only 13 minutes when Luke Thomas was too easily allowed to cut in from the right and shoot past Sam Tickle. Latics briefly rallied and Charlie Wyke … Continue reading →

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Godo brings some magic to the Tics – Wigan Athletic 2 Cambridge United 1

Posted on September 18, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Fulham loanee Martial Godo produced an impressive performance to help Wigan Athletic get back to winning ways against Cambridge United. Latics had lost their last two games but the on-loan winger making his debut helped to make the difference against … Continue reading →

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Lethargic Latics lacking creativity  – Blackpool 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on September 4, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Blue skies over Bloomfield Road Wigan Athletic suffered their second defeat of the season as they lost 2-1 to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool were ahead after only four minutes when new signing Jordan Rhodes converted CJ Hamilton’s cross. Latics … Continue reading →

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Review – Football And How to Survive It by Pat Nevin

Posted on August 30, 2023 by ianhaspinall

This is Pat Nevin’s second memoir, a follow up to his first successful memoir ‘The Accidental Footballer’. It covers the period with his less glamorous clubs – Tranmere Rovers, Kilmarnock and Motherwell and reflects on a time of what he calls, … Continue reading →

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Tremendous Tics trounce Trotters – Bolton Wanderers 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on August 21, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic enjoyed a tremendous away day as they stunned local rivals Bolton Wanderers with a 4-0 victory at the unfortunately named Toughsheet Stadium. Latics were rampant in the opening half as first striker Charlie Wyke headed home on 12 … Continue reading →

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Latics left rueing missed chances – Carlisle United 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on August 16, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were held to a 1-1 draw with Carlisle United at Brunton Park in a game which they had controlled for long periods. Charlie Wyke gave Latics the lead with a sublime finish after an excellent driving run and … Continue reading →

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McManaman magic turns it around for the Tics – Wigan Athletic 2 Northampton Town 1

Posted on August 14, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic made it two wins out of two in League One with a 2-1 victory against Northampton Town at the DW Stadium. Northampton started well and the hosts trailed to Sam Hoskins superbly executed free-kick on 24 minutes. Latics … Continue reading →

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Maloney’s young Tics upset the odds – Derby County 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on August 6, 2023 by ianhaspinall

A youthful Wigan Athletic side shocked League One promotion favourites Derby County with a deserved 2-1 victory at Pride Park. Latics went ahead on 37 minutes when Charlie Wyke capitalised on a mistake by Sonny Bradley before rounding the keeper … Continue reading →

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