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About ianhaspinall

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

Emirates exit for the Tics – Arsenal 4 Wigan Athletic 0 – FA Cup 4th Round

Posted on February 16, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic exited the FA Cup when they were defeated 4-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Latics needed to keep it tight in the early stages but they conceded in the 11th minute when Eberechi Eze played a through … Continue reading →

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Review – The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup by Jonathan Wilson

Posted on February 12, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Jonathan Wilson’s comprehensive history of the World Cup is not just about football. During the five hundred plus pages he makes a strong case that the story of the World Cup is also the story of the world.  Wilson explains, … Continue reading →

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Latics suffer late heartache – Wigan Athletic 1 Reading 2

Posted on February 11, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Despite an improved performance Wigan Athletic suffered a late 2-1 defeat to former manager Leam Richardson’s Reading at the Brick Community Stadium. It looked as though Latics had gone ahead when Harrison Bettoni produced a fine angled finish on four … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenn Whelan, Graham Barrow, Jeriel Dorsett, Joe Taylor, League One, Leam Richardson, Paudie O'Connor, Reading | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Lowe is over and out – Peterborough United 6 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 8, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic crashed to a 6-1 defeat to Peterborough United which resulted in the sacking of Head Coach Ryan Lowe.  Latics were 2-0 down after only nine minutes as Kyrell Lisbie scored twice for the Posh with assists by Tom … Continue reading →

Posted in Harry Leonard, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Joe Taylor, Kyrell Lisbie, League One, Pemi Aderoju, Peterborough United | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Lowe must go before it’s too late – Wigan Athletic 0 Lincoln City 1 

Posted on February 1, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slumped to 1-0 defeat against promotion-chasing Lincoln City at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics struggled to create any clear-cut chances in the first half against the in-form Imps and it was almost inevitable that the visitors would take … Continue reading →

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Time for a change as Latics slip further into trouble – Wycombe Wanderers 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 28, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe’s Latics suffered a demoralising 2-0 defeat against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park as they slipped closer to the relegation places. The Chairboys were gifted a first minute lead when referee Paul Howard controversially awarded a penalty when Junior … Continue reading →

Posted in Caolan Boyd-Munce, Cauley Woodrow, League One, Ryan Lowe, Wigan Athletic, wycombe wanderers | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Has Latics’ spirited fightback done enough to keep Lowe in his job? Doncaster Rovers 3 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on January 25, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were heading for a heavy defeat against Doncaster Rovers at the Eco-Power Stadium but they produced a spirited comeback from 3-0 down to draw 3-3. Latics had two very early chances when Harrison Bettoni and Raphael went close … Continue reading →

Posted in Callum Wright, Doncaster Rovers, Frankie Okoronkwo, Harry Clifton, Jay McGrath, Joe Taylor, League One, Owen Moxon | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Latics upset the Lilywhites – Preston North End 0 Wigan Athletic 1 (FA Cup Third Round)

Posted on January 10, 2026 by ianhaspinall

League One Wigan Athletic caused a shock as they deservedly knocked Championship Preston North End out of the FA Cup at Deepdale. Latics were the better team in the first half and Dara Costelloe had a great opportunity to put … Continue reading →

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One way traffic as Latics are dominated by the Bluebirds – Cardiff City 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 5, 2026 by ianhaspinall

League One leaders Cardiff City recorded their eighth consecutive home win with a dominant performance against Wigan Athletic at the Cardiff City Stadium. Latics were thoroughly outplayed by the Bluebirds who had 80 percent possession, forced 18 corners and had … Continue reading →

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Tics and Tykes share the points – Wigan Athletic 1 Barnsley 1

Posted on January 2, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic and Barnsley played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics dominated the first half and went ahead after only six minutes when Callum Wright’s cross was superbly volleyed home by Dara Costelloe at the … Continue reading →

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