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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics strengthen their position – MK Dons 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on March 13, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic strengthened their position in the race for automatic promotion with an important point at MK Dons. After sustained pressure Latics deservedly went ahead in the 58th minute when Tom Naylor produced a composed finish past Dons keeper Jamie … Continue reading →

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Review: Don Revie – The Biography by Christopher Evans

Posted on March 10, 2022 by ianhaspinall

When football fans talk about the greatest English managers, Don Revie is often excluded. Revie is perhaps the most controversial figure in English football and has never been forgiven for resigning as England manager and moving to the United Arab … Continue reading →

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Latics edging closer to promotion – Wigan Athletic 1 AFC Wimbledon 0

Posted on March 6, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic reduced the gap at the top of the table to four points with a hard-fought victory against League One strugglers AFC Wimbledon. Latics went ahead after 21 minutes, when substitute Tom Bayliss’ strike from 25- yards was parried … Continue reading →

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Review: ’71/’72: Football’s Greatest Season? By Daniel Abrahams

Posted on March 3, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Many people regard the 1971/72 football season as the greatest and Danny Abrahams’ book certainly makes a very strong case. ‘There was a season when the world’s greatest footballers were all on show at British grounds. Best, Keegan, Charlton and … Continue reading →

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Normal service resumed – Wigan Athletic 2 Fleetwood Town 0

Posted on March 2, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic got back to winning ways with a convincing 2-0 victory against League One strugglers Fleetwood Town at the DW Stadium. After a period of sustained pressure Latics went in front from the penalty spot on 37 minutes when … Continue reading →

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Disappointing day at the DW – Wigan Athletic 0 Sunderland 3

Posted on February 27, 2022 by ianhaspinall

In front of 20,000 fans at the DW Stadium an out-of-sorts Wigan Athletic slumped to a 3-0 defeat to play-off chasing Sunderland. Latics went behind after only two minutes when Alex Pritchard’s free-kick was headed home by Bailey Wright. Matters … Continue reading →

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Latics magnificent comeback stuns the Chairboys – Wycombe Wanderers 1 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on February 23, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a magnificent second half performance to comeback and defeat promotion-chasing Wycombe Wanderers 3-1 at Adams Park. The Chairboys went ahead through Sullay Kaikai’s smart drive from the edge of the box on 22 minutes. Latics went close … Continue reading →

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Top of the table clash ends in stalemate – Rotherham United 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 18, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Second-placed Wigan Athletic and League One leaders Rotherham United fought out a combative 1-1 draw at the New York Stadium. Latics went ahead in the 28th minute when Stephen Humphrys lashed home a fine left-footed strike from 20-yards. Callum Lang … Continue reading →

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McClean’s quality proves decisive – Wigan Athletic 2 Crewe Alexandra 0

Posted on February 16, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic edged closer to league one leaders Rotherham with a 2-0 victory against relegation threatened Crewe Alexandra. Latics dominated but were denied by an in-form Crewe goalkeeper Dave Richards and some bad luck in the first half. The hosts … Continue reading →

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Latics back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 2 Charlton Athletic 1

Posted on February 12, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic consolidated their place in the automatic promotion places with a 2-1 victory against Charlton Athletic at the DW Stadium. The Addicks were in front on seven minutes when Elliott Lee headed home and they might have increased their … Continue reading →

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