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About ianhaspinall

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

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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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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