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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics blitz relegation rivals – Wigan Athletic 8 Hull City 0

Posted on July 14, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a record victory at the DW Stadium tonight with an 8-0 demolition of relegation rivals Hull City. Latics were at their free-flowing best as they sought to overcome the EFL’s proposed 12 point penalty. The Tigers on … Continue reading →

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Latics can still escape the drop despite setback at Oakwell – Barnsley 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on July 11, 2020 by ianhaspinall

David Marshall collected his ninth clean sheet in ten games It was a nervous relegation encounter at Oakwell as Latics and Barnsley cancelled each other out in a dour 0-0 draw. Despite losing defender Danny Fox to a red card … Continue reading →

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Latics’ players magnificent in adversity – Wigan Athletic 1 Queens Park Rangers 0

Posted on July 8, 2020 by ianhaspinall

In the midst of an administration crisis Latics’ players responded to Saturday’s defeat at Brentford with a totally committed and characterful victory over Queens Park Rangers at the DW Stadium. Latics totally dominated the first half and should have been … Continue reading →

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Latics must keep fighting despite difficult week – Brentford 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on July 5, 2020 by ianhaspinall

It’s been an incredibly difficult and emotional week for everyone associated with Wigan Athletic and things didn’t get better on the pitch as they were outplayed by an in-form Brentford at Griffin Park. Said Benrahma scored a hat-trick for the … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic – Dodgy owners, financial naivety and EFL incompetence

Posted on July 2, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic banner As a lifelong fan of the club the news that Latics have gone into administration has been devastating and sickening. I am still in shock about what has happened but my immediate thoughts are follows. On the … Continue reading →

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Dominant Latics now virtually safe from relegation – Wigan Athletic 3 Stoke City 0

Posted on July 1, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Kal Naismith grabbed a brace – photo courtesy of Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic produced one of their best performances of the season to defeat relegation rivals Stoke City 3-0 at the DW Stadium. Two goals by substitute Kal Naismith and … Continue reading →

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Latics triumph in Lancashire lockdown derby – Wigan Athletic 2 Blackburn Rovers 0

Posted on June 28, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Championship form table last 12 games courtesy of Whoscored.com The Championship’s form team continued their excellent run with 2-0 victory against play-off chasing Blackburn Rovers at the DW Stadium. In a closely fought encounter it was Latics who had the … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic make flying restart as they ease past Huddersfield – Huddersfield Town 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on June 21, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Huddersfield Town v Wigan Athletic behind closed doors Latics continued their excellent pre-lockdown form with a comfortable 2-0 victory at a deserted John Smith’s Stadium. Football behind closed doors is an eerie affair and it was the visitors who coped … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic Championship restart preview

Posted on June 19, 2020 by ianhaspinall

Latics will recommence their season behind closed doors at Huddersfield Town tomorrow with nine games to secure their Championship status. Paul Cook’s team had been one of the in-form teams in the Championship prior to the lockdown with 12 points … Continue reading →

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Review: The Mavericks – English Football When Flair Wore Flares by Rob Steen

Posted on June 6, 2020 by ianhaspinall

An updated edition of Rob Steen’s evocative examination of the stars of football in the 1970’s has now been published. The Mavericks are the seven Englishmen who followed the trail-blazing superstar George Best: Stan Bowles, Tony Currie, Charlie George, Alan … Continue reading →

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