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About ianhaspinall

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

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 →

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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

Latics late FA Cup heartache – Wigan Athletic 1 Luton Town 2

Posted on January 18, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic suffered FA Cup heartache as Luton Town scored a 97th winner at the DW Stadium. Latics had taken the lead early in the second half through Thelo Aasgaard’s stunning volley but the Hatters equalised just three minutes later … Continue reading →

Posted in Cauley Woodrow, Elijah Adebayo, FA Cup, Kolo Toure, Luton Town, Thelo Aasgaard, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Latics’ late show rescues a point – Cardiff City 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 15, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic rescued a point at Cardiff City when Will Keane equalised from close range in the sixth minute of added time. In a scrappy game the Bluebirds had taken the lead in the 81st minute when Callum O’Dowda’s strike … Continue reading →

Posted in Callum O'Dowda, Cardiff City, Championship, Kolo Toure, Mark Hudson, Wigan Athletic, Will Keane | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Latics show signs of improvement – Luton Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 8, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic go into the FA Cup fourth round draw after a hard fought 1-1 draw at Luton Town. Latics went in front on 17 minutes when Tom Naylor finished from close range from Curtis Tilt’s pass. In added time … Continue reading →

Posted in FA Cup, Harry Cornick, Kolo Toure, Luton Town, Tom Naylor, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Review: How To Watch Football – 52 Rules for Understanding the Beautiful Game, On and Off the Pitch by Tifo

Posted on January 5, 2023 by ianhaspinall

This handy football primer, produced by Tifo the YouTube channel, is designed to help everyone understand what is happening both on and off the pitch. From ‘don’t watch the ball’ and ‘why corners are less effective than you think’, to … Continue reading →

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Toure’s Tics in freefall – Wigan Athletic 1 Hull City 4

Posted on January 3, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic suffered a fourth consecutive defeat as Hull City hit four and moved away from the drop zone.  The Tigers went ahead after 15 minutes after Jacob Greaves produced an excellent finish from a corner but Latics drew level … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Hull City, Jacob Greaves, Kolo Toure, Oscar Estupinan, Talal Al Hammad, Tyler Smith, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments