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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics promise turns to disappointment – Wigan Athletic 0 Leyton Orient 2

Posted on August 24, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic suffered consecutive League One defeats when Leyton Orient won 2-0 at the Brick Community Stadium. The visitors took the lead after 15 minutes when Latics failed to clear their lines and Tony Springett finished from close range. Latics … Continue reading →

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Review – The Changing Game: The past, present and future of football by Martin O’Neill

Posted on August 19, 2026 by ianhaspinall

At the age of 74, Martin O’Neill has successfully revived his management career with Celtic. Last October O’Neill was asked to join the Scottish giants as interim manager and, over two stints at the helm, went on to win the … Continue reading →

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Latics in opening day defeat despite second half rally – Cambridge United 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on August 15, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Latics in opening day defeat despite second half rally – Cambridge United 3 Wigan Athletic 2

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Review – HH: Helenio Herrara Football’s Original Master of the Dark Arts by Richard Fitzpatrick

Posted on June 10, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Richard Fitzpatrick has produced a fascinating biography of Helenio Herrara, one of the most enigmatic, successful and yet disturbing characters in European football. Herrara had an almost mythic existence: a poverty-stricken childhood; he nearly died from diphtheria; he may have … Continue reading →

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Recommended World Cup Book Reviews

Posted on June 10, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Here’s my personal recommendations of the best football books about the World Cup. Kick off the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA with one of these great reads.  Review – Answered Prayers: England and the 1966 World Cup … Continue reading →

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Latics edged out in controversial fashion as Stevenage make the playoffs – Stevenage 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on May 3, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic suffered a controversial 1-0 defeat to playoff-chasing Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium. As the game moved into injury time, Stevenage were seventh and behind Plymouth in the table. But in the 92nd minute the hosts were awarded a … Continue reading →

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Wigan slip up as Wimbledon stay up – Wigan Athletic 0 AFC Wimbledon 1

Posted on April 26, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slipped to their first defeat in six games as Wimbledon got a last gasp winner to retain their League One status. Latics enjoyed the greater possession and had more shots but the visitors battled hard to stay in … Continue reading →

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Latics held in stalemate with the Valiants who are on the brink of relegation – Port Vale 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 20, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were held to a 0-0 draw by relegation threatened Port Vale in a game of poor quality at Vale Park. Latics had some early chances with Joe Taylor twice and Morgan Fox missing the target. Early in the … Continue reading →

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Latics move into mid-table as the Millers are relegated – Wigan Athletic 3 Rotherham United 0

Posted on April 15, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic moved into mid-table as they comfortably defeated League Two bound Rotherham United 3-0 at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics went ahead after 15 minutes when a well-worked move ended with captain Jason Kerr heading home from close range. … Continue reading →

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The Stags pay the penalty as Latics move up the table – Wigan Athletic 2 Mansfield Town 1

Posted on April 12, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic defeated Mansfield Town 2-1 at the Brick Community Stadium to move away from the relegation zone in League One. Mansfield enjoyed plenty of possession but it was Latics who took the lead in the 25th minute. A superb … Continue reading →

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