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About ianhaspinall

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

Book Review: World in Motion – The Inside Story of Italia ’90 by Simon Hart

Posted on June 11, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Simon Hart revisits Italia ‘90 with an entertaining journey through one of the most culturally significant World Cups. It was a rare tournament with Scotland, Ireland and England all qualifying. It was a time of Gazza’s tears, Pavarotti’s ‘Nessun Dorma’ … Continue reading →

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Can’t believe it’s not Scholes…

Posted on May 24, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It was sad to see the Latics fans’ favourite David Perkins leave this week after three years with the club. The 35-year-old has joined Rochdale on a two-year deal after getting limited game time this season. The diminutive terrier goes … Continue reading →

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The best photography from Let’s Hang On

Posted on May 24, 2018 by ianhaspinall

This gallery brings together some of the best photographs from the Let’s Hang On archives. Continue reading →

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12th Man – The future’s bright, the future’s Latics

Posted on May 11, 2018 by ianhaspinall

What a season, what a club! It’s hard to find enough superlatives to sum up Latics’ brilliant season. Nearly everything about it has been so special. Right from the close season everything has been perfection. When Chairman David Sharpe was … Continue reading →

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We are the Champions – Doncaster Rovers 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on May 6, 2018 by ianhaspinall

On a gloriously sunny day Wigan Athletic were crowned champions of League One after a comfortable 1-0 victory at Doncaster Rovers. Latics only needed a point at the Keepmoat Stadium and it never looked like they would fall at the … Continue reading →

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12th Man – A point to prove

Posted on May 4, 2018 by ianhaspinall

More than 4,000 Latics fans will be invading Doncaster tomorrow for what should be a massive celebration. The 5.30pm kick off means that it will be a party atmosphere before and after the game, as Latics require only one point … Continue reading →

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Latics edge closer to the title – Wigan Athletic 1 AFC Wimbledon 1

Posted on April 29, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Champions elect Wigan Athletic fought out a 1-1 draw with AFC Wimbledon at the DW Stadium but both teams had reason to be satisfied with the result. Second place Blackburn had been defeated at Charlton so Latics only require a … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Burn gets my player vote

Posted on April 27, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It’s been a great team effort this season. Many players have made significant contributions to the cause: Christian Walton, Chey Dunkley, Michael Jacobs, and Max Power have been impressive but five players have really stood out for me. My top five … Continue reading →

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Late equaliser keeps Latics on track for the title – Bristol Rovers 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on April 25, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic maintained the advantage in the League One title race with a late equaliser at Bristol Rovers. In wet and windy conditions at the Memorial Ground the visitors struggled to get their usual passing game going and went behind … Continue reading →

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Fantastic day in Fleetwood as Latics are promoted – Fleetwood Town 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on April 22, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic thrashed Fleetwood Town 4-0 to return to the Championship at the first time of asking. Promotion was achieved on a glorious day on the Lancashire coast with an emphatic display of attacking football. Latics’ result and Shrewsbury’s failure to … Continue reading →

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