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About ianhaspinall

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

Desperate times both on and off the pitch for Wigan Athletic – Burnley 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 12, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic remain rooted to the bottom of the Championship table after they were outclassed 3-0 by Premier League bound Burnley at Turf Moor. Southampton loanee Nathan Tella headed Burnley’s opener after 14 minutes and Latics were reduced to ten-men … Continue reading →

Posted in Burnley, Championship, Lyle Foster, Nathan Tella, Shaun Maloney, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Lacklustre Latics back to the bottom – West Bromwich Albion 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 8, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slipped back to the bottom of the Championship table after a 1-0 defeat at play-off chasing West Bomwich Albion at the Hawthorns. After a tentative opening period West Brom went ahead when Latics keeper Ben Amos could only … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Daryl Dike, Shaun Maloney, West Bromwich Albion, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Topsy-turvy Tics – Wigan Athletic 1 Birmingham City 1

Posted on March 6, 2023 by ianhaspinall

It was a confusing Wigan Athletic performance as they drew 1-1 with relegation rivals Birmingham City at the DW Stadium. The visitors were ahead after just four minutes when Christ Tiehi committed an unnecessary foul on the edge of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ashley Fletcher, Birmingham City, Championship, Juninho Bacuna, Shaun Maloney, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Latics unbeaten run comes to an end with dubious decision – Preston North End 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 27, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic controversially suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to local rivals Preston North End at Deepdale. Latics had taken a first half lead when Christ Tiehi’s cross was deflected over his own goal-line by Greg Cunningham. Early in the second … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Christ Tiehi, Daniel Johnson, Preston North End, Shaun Maloney, Tom Cannon, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Review – The Game: Player. Pundit. Fan by Micah Richards

Posted on February 23, 2023 by ianhaspinall

The former Manchester City and England defender-turned-broadcaster Micah Richards has produced an upbeat and entertaining read. Richards’ career highlights include winning the FA Cup and the Premier League title, as well as becoming the youngest ever defender to represent England, … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Football Book Reviews, Late Tackle magazine, Micah Richards, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Frustrating day for Maloney’s men – Wigan Athletic 0 Norwich City 0

Posted on February 20, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were held to a 0-0 draw by play-off hopefuls Norwich City at the DW Stadium. It was a frustrating afternoon for the hosts as they had had enough clear-cut chances to claim all three points but some poor … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Charlie Hughes, Norwich City, Shaun Maloney, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Maloney’s men edging closer to safety – Bristol City 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 16, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured a vital point in their battle against relegation when they drew 1-1 at in-form Bristol City. The Robins are now unbeaten in nine games but Latics matched their mid-table opponents throughout. In a first half of few … Continue reading →

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Maloney’s men back in the mix – Wigan Athletic 1 Huddersfield Town 0

Posted on February 13, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured a vital victory in their fight against relegation from the Championship with a 1-0 win against fellow strugglers Huddersfield Town. In a game of few chances it was the visitors who looked the more threatening in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Huddersfield Town, Jack Whatmough, Roberto Martinez, Shaun Maloney, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Tentative steps for Maloney’s men – Blackburn Rovers 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on February 7, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against play-off chasing Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. In Shaun Maloney’s first game in charge Latics new line-up gave a good account of themselves. Rovers had two early chances when Ben Brereton-Diaz had … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackburn Rovers, Championship, Daniel Sinani, Martin Kelly, Omar Rekik, Shaun Maloney, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Even Christ can’t save Latics as they slump to another defeat – Wigan Athletic 0 Luton Town 2

Posted on January 23, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic remain rooted to the bottom of the Championship after another toothless display against Luton Town. Latics gave home debuts to January signings Christ Tiehi, Steven Caulker and Miguel Azeez but they couldn’t stop the downward spiral continuing. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Elijah Adebayo, Harry Cornick, Kolo Toure, Leam Richardson, Luton Town, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments