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About ianhaspinall

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

Review: Extra Time – 50 Further Delights of Modern Football by Daniel Gray.

Posted on December 14, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Daniel Gray’s ‘Extra Time’ is a particularly welcome follow up to ‘Saturday 3pm’ at a time when many of us are unable to attend football matches in person. Gray follows the format of his previous work with short well-crafted chapters … Continue reading →

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Latics surprise Stanley in seven-goal thriller – Wigan Athletic 4 – Accrington Stanley 3

Posted on December 12, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured a hard fought 4-3 victory against in-form Accrington Stanley at the DW Stadium. Stanley’s John Coleman had been named League One manager of the month for November but his team were stunned by Latics in the first … Continue reading →

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Review: Who Are Ya? 92 football clubs and why you shouldn’t support them by Kevin Day

Posted on December 7, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Broadcaster, comedian and Crystal Palace fan Kevin Day provides a light-hearted and entertaining tour around the 92 football clubs and a few who have now dropped out. The format for each club is as follows: a couple of quotes from … Continue reading →

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You Are My Sunshine When Skies Are Grey – Sunderland 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 5, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Kyle Joseph scored his first goal for Latics It’s been another difficult week for Wigan Athletic after the Spanish takeover of the club was rejected by the EFL but they showed great character and commitment to record their first win … Continue reading →

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Hard times for Wigan Athletic – Lincoln City 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 1, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Latics were unlucky to suffer a narrow 2-1 defeat to high-flying Lincoln City at Sincil Bank. Kal Naismith’s deflected strike had given the visitors a 52 minute lead but a controversial free-kick was awarded to Lincoln on the edge of … Continue reading →

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Battling point for youthful Latics – Wigan Athletic 0 Bristol Rovers 0

Posted on November 24, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Curtis Tilt in fine form in the centre of defence Wigan Athletic’s depleted line-up secured their first point in five games with a spirited display against Bristol Rovers. The hosts were without seven senior players and prior to the game … Continue reading →

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Another dark day at the DW – Wigan Athletic 1 Oxford United 2

Posted on November 21, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic succumbed to another defeat at the DW Stadium, this time against fellow strugglers Oxford United. Latics were outplayed for much of the game and went behind when Matty Taylor produced a smart finish for the visitors on 61 … Continue reading →

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Latics’ fragile confidence easily shattered – Wigan Athletic 2 Chorley 3

Posted on November 8, 2020 by ianhaspinall

National League North Chorley pulled off an FA Cup first round shock when they defeated League One Wigan Athletic 3-2 after extra time at the DW Stadium. Latics had dominated the first half and led 2-0 with goals from Joe … Continue reading →

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Latics edged out by the Seasiders – Blackpool 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on November 3, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s makeshift team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.  Latics who are still missing seven first-teamers acquitted themselves well against the more experienced hosts and were unlucky not to come away with at least a … Continue reading →

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Injury crisis pushes Latics into trouble – Wigan Athletic 2 Northampton Town 3

Posted on October 31, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s makeshift line-up narrowly lost 3-2 to Northampton Town at the  DW Stadium. The hosts were without seven first team players due to injury and they struggled to compete in the first half against the physically stronger visitors. Former … Continue reading →

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