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About ianhaspinall

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

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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Review – Not for Me Clive: Stories from the Voice of Football by Clive Tyldesley

Posted on October 26, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Clive Tyldesley was ITV’s senior football commentator for 22 years and his autobiography provides an entertaining insight into the life of a commentator obsessive. Tyldesley has spent time with many of the big characters of the game including Sir Alex … Continue reading →

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Brutally efficient Tics – AFC Wimbledon 0 Wigan Athletic 2 

Posted on October 24, 2021 by ianhaspinall

In new brutalist surroundings Wigan Athletic were brutally efficient in their quest for the three points at AFC Wimbledon and ran out comfortable 2-0 victors in the capital. Early in the second half the Dons Paul Kalambayi deflected Callum Lang’s … Continue reading →

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After the Lord Mayor’s Show for Latics – Wigan Athletic 1 MK Dons 2

Posted on October 18, 2021 by ianhaspinall

It was a case of After the Lord Mayor’s Show as Latics succumbed to a 2-1 home defeat to MK Dons. It was an underwhelming performance by the hosts after Saturday’s superb victory at Bolton. Latics went ahead on 20 … Continue reading →

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Derby day delight – Bolton Wanderers 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on October 17, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced an emphatic display to defeat local rivals Bolton Wanderers 4-0 at the University of Bolton Stadium. The visitors went ahead after only six minutes when Will Keane turned home James McClean’s cross after good work by Charlie … Continue reading →

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Back to the top – Gillingham 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on October 2, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic returned to the top of the League One table after a hard fought 2-0 victory against Gillingham at the Priestfield Stadium. Latics dominated possession but in difficult conditions they were unable to break the deadlock until Max Power … Continue reading →

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Defensive mistakes prove costly for Latics – Wigan Athletic 1 Sheffield Wednesday 2

Posted on September 29, 2021 by ianhaspinall

  Charlie Wyke reduced the deficit from the Penalty spot * Two defensive mistakes proved costly as Latics slipped to their first home defeat of the season. * A Max Power own goal and a slip by Jack Whatmough gifted … Continue reading →

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How Beautiful Life Can Be When Latics Win – Wigan Athletic 2 Cheltenham Town 0

Posted on September 26, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan group The Lathums released their excellent debut album ‘How Beautiful Life Can Be’ on Friday and they were the match sponsors as Wigan Athletic ran out comfortable 2-0 winners against Cheltenham Town. Latics retain top spot in League One … Continue reading →

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Latics move on up with Wyke double – Accrington Stanley 1 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on September 19, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced an emphatic performance to defeat Accrington Stanley 4-1 at the Wham Stadium. Latics were in front after only seven minutes when Jack Whatmough thumped home from James McClean’s corner. The visitors were two up after 18 minutes … Continue reading →

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Review: Beautiful Bridesmaids Dressed in Oranje – The Unfulfilled Glory of Dutch Football by Gary Thacker

Posted on September 15, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Gary Thacker’s ‘Beautiful Bridesmaids Dressed in Oranje’ provides an illuminating and in-depth analysis of the Dutch national team and their dramatic failure to win a World Cup. This is an extensive history of Dutch football, but the narrative really gathers … Continue reading →

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