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About ianhaspinall

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

Aasgaard’s ace shatters Shrewsbury’s resolve – Wigan Athletic 2 Shrewsbury Town 1

Posted on December 9, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Thelo Aasgaard’s superb stoppage time winner enabled Wigan Athletic to move back to the top of the League One table. Tendayi Darikwa had given Latics an early lead but Shrewsbury drew level on 39 minutes when Daniel Udoh’s shot was … Continue reading →

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Review: More Than a Game – Saving Football from Itself by Mark Gregory

Posted on December 7, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Formerly Ernst & Young’s Chief Economist and Stoke City supporter Mark Gregory has produced a timely and in-depth analysis of why the English game requires radical reform and how it can be changed for the better. He was recently called … Continue reading →

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Tics progress to the FA Cup third round – Colchester United 1 Wigan Athletic 2 

Posted on December 5, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic progressed into the FA Cup Third Round with hard-fought 2-1 victory at Colchester United. Callum Lang opened the scoring after good work by Gavin Massey in the 24th minute but the hosts drew level on the stroke of … Continue reading →

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Latics’ away day success dedicated to Charlie Wyke – Plymouth Argyle 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on November 27, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic moved up to second place in the League One table with a 2-1 victory at Plymouth Argyle. Callum Lang’s 90th minute strike ensured Latics secured an important three points at fourth placed Plymouth. The visitors had taken the … Continue reading →

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Latics’ late show rescues a point – Cambridge United 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on November 24, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic came back from two goals down to secure a point at the Abbey Stadium. Despite dominating the first half Latics went behind when Joe Ironside was allowed to turn in the box and volley home on 44 minutes. … Continue reading →

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Latics leave it late in FA Cup first-round replay – Solihull Moors 1 Wigan Athletic 2 AET

Posted on November 17, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic progressed to the FA Cup second-round with a hard-fought extra-time victory at National League side Solihull Moors. The hosts took a controversial lead early in the second half when referee Charles Breakspear awarded a penalty and Adam Rooney … Continue reading →

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Latics left frustrated in the FA Cup first-round – Wigan Athletic 0 Solihull Moors 0

Posted on November 6, 2021 by ianhaspinall

It was a frustrating afternoon for Wigan Athletic as they were held to a 0-0 draw by National League side Solihull Moors in the first-round of the FA Cup. Latics created a plethora of chances but Solihull defended resolutely and … Continue reading →

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Big turnaround takes Tics to the top – Fleetwood Town 2 Wigan Athletic 3 

Posted on November 2, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic came back from two goals down to win 3-2 at Fleetwood Town and move to the top of the League One table. Latics went behind after seven minutes when Danny Andrew drove home a free- kick from the … Continue reading →

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Latics bounce back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 2 Burton Albion 0

Posted on October 31, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Latics kept the pressure on league leaders Plymouth Argyle with a comfortable 2-0 victory against ten-man Burton Albion. James McClean put the hosts ahead with an accomplished volley from Tendayi Darikwa’s cross after nine minutes. The visitors were reduced to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday heartache – Wigan Athletic 1 Lincoln City 2

Posted on October 27, 2021 by ianhaspinall

It was another Tuesday heartache as Latics slumped to a third successive Tuesday night League One defeat. Latics had the chance to go top of the table but they were deservedly defeated 2-1 by Lincoln City. The visitors went ahead … Continue reading →

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