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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics edge out the Millers to secure safety – Wigan Athletic 1 Rotherham United 0

Posted on April 22, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Latics Head Coach Ryan Lowe named an unchanged starting lineup for the third game running. It looked like Latics had taken the lead inside five minutes as Dale’s cross saw Dale Taylor challenge goalkeeper Phillips for the ball.  There was … Continue reading →

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Latics nearly home and dry after Lowe’s first win in charge – Shrewsbury Town 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on April 19, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe named the same starting lineup that earned a point against Wrexham in the last league game. Shrewsbury were relegated before kick off as Burton picked up a point away at Exeter City and Latics dominated early possession. Jon … Continue reading →

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Review – Last Boy of ’66: My Story of England’s World Cup Winning Team by Sir Geoff Hurst

Posted on April 15, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst is the last surviving member of England’s 1966 World Cup winning team and his latest book delves deepest into his life and the key characters of the final. Hurst has had a bittersweet life with … Continue reading →

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Improving Latics held by promotion-chasing Wrexham – Wigan Athletic 0 Wrexham 0

Posted on April 13, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Latics Head coach Ryan Lowe made two changes from the draw with Exeter City with Baba Adeeko and Jon Mellish replacing Scott Smith and Harry McHugh. In a cagey opening period, in front of the Sky tv cameras, neither team … Continue reading →

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Latics’ first league penalty of the season earns a point in Devon – Exeter City 1 Wigan Athletic 1 

Posted on April 9, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made one change from their goalless draw at Leyton Orient, with Asamoah Jr replacing Jonny Smith in the starting line-up. Latics started positively and enjoyed some early possession. On 17 minutes Asamoah Jr did well to win the … Continue reading →

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Resolute defending secures Latics a point against the O’s – Leyton Orient 0 Wigan Athletic 0 

Posted on April 6, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made two changes from the defeat against Bolton with Luke Robinson and Jensen Weir replacing Ollie Norburn and Asamoah Jr in the starting line-up at Brisbane Road. The O’s started on the front foot and forced a couple … Continue reading →

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Latics suffer late derby day disappointment – Wigan Athletic 0 Bolton Wanderers 1

Posted on April 2, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Head Coach Lowe made two changes to the team from the draw with Barnsley with Asamoah Jr and Harry McHugh starting. Both sides pushed to create early opportunities with first Aaron Collins slipped in behind the Latics defence, but Aimson … Continue reading →

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Latics a little lucky against the Tykes – Wigan Athletic 1 Barnsley 1

Posted on March 30, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Lowe made three changes from the defeat at Charlton Athletic, with Jonny Smith, Ronan Darcy, and Sze returning to the starting line-up in place of Jon Mellish, Jensen Weir, and Luke Chambers.  Latics had an early chance when Taylor crossed … Continue reading →

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Latics late rally isn’t enough to salvage a point – Charlton Athletic 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on March 16, 2025 by ianhaspinall

New Head Coach Lowe made three changes from the victory over Cambridge United with Scott Smith, Jensen Weir, and Owen Dale replacing Baba Adeeko, Ronan Darcy, and Jonny Smith. Owen Dale started the game strongly and his dangerous cross on … Continue reading →

Posted in Charlton Athletic, Chris Sze, League One, Matt Godden, Ryan Lowe, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Latics leave it late for vital win – Wigan Athletic 1 Cambridge United 0 

Posted on March 9, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Interim boss Glenn Whelan made three changes from the midweek draw at Mansfield Town, with Luke Chambers returning from a long-term injury. Adeeko returned in midfield, while Jonny Smith came in for Owen Dale. Latics had an early chance as … Continue reading →

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