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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics back to winning ways at home – Wigan Athletic 2 Bristol Rovers 0

Posted on January 26, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes from the defeat against Burton with Carragher, Luke Robinson, Silko Thomas and Joe Hungbo replacing Will Aimson, Jon Mellish, Michael Olakigbe and Jonny Smith in the starting line-up. Latics made an early breakthrough as a … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre Latics undone by the Brewers – Wigan Athletic 1 Burton Albion 2

Posted on January 22, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made six changes to the starting line-up from the win at Stevenage. Jason Kerr returned while new signings Jon Mellish and Ollie Norburn made their first Latics starts. In attack, Michael Olakigbe, Jonny Smith and Dale Taylor all … Continue reading →

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Aasgaard’s magic gives the ten-men Tics a deserved victory – Stevenage 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on January 19, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes from FA Cup victory at Mansfield with James Carragher, Silko Thomas, Joe Hungbo and new signing Will Goodwin coming into the starting line-up in place of Jason Kerr, Michael Olakigbe, Jonny Smith and Taylor. Latics … Continue reading →

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Aasgaard shines as Latics progress in the FA Cup – Mansfield Town 0 Wigan Athletic 2 (FA Cup 3rd Round)

Posted on January 15, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change from the home defeat to Birmingham City with Luke Robinson replacing the injured Steven Sessegnon. The hosts pressed high from the kick off and Latics struggled to make much headway in the opening 15 minutes … Continue reading →

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Latics outplayed by the Blues after bright start – Wigan Athletic 0 Birmingham City 3

Posted on January 5, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change from the starting XI which lost at Wrexham with Jensen Weir replacing the injured Baba Adeeko. Latics started on the front foot and had a big opportunity inside the first three minutes as Jonny Smith’s … Continue reading →

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Latics suffer late heartache – Wrexham 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 30, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes from the victory at Rotherham with Scott Smith and Michael Olakigbe replacing the injured Matt Smith, who he confirmed is out until March, and Silko Thomas in the starting line-up. Latics started confidently as Olakigbe … Continue reading →

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Latics back to winning ways against the Millers – Rotherham United 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 27, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change from the draw with Shrewsbury Town with Silko Thomas replacing Michael Olakigbe in the starting eleven. The hosts started positively with former Latic Reece James firing over before Dale Taylor tested Dillon Phillips at the … Continue reading →

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Latics gift the Shrews a point – Wigan Athletic 2 Shrewsbury Town 2

Posted on December 22, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change to team that had defeated Bolton with Michael Olakigbe replacing Silko Thomas in the starting line-up. Latics started on the front foot and Olakigbe had an early chance when he cut inside and shot at goal, … Continue reading →

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Tremendous Tics topple the Trotters again – Bolton Wanderers 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 14, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made three changes from the defeat against Leyton Orient, with Matt Smith, Jonny Smith and Aasgaard coming into the starting line-up in place of Scott Smith, Dion Rankine, and Jensen Weir.  Latics started on the front foot and pressed … Continue reading →

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Review – Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football by Adam Hurrey 

Posted on December 12, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Ten years after producing his amusing ‘Football Cliches’ book Adam Hurrey returns with another witty and insightful book about the language of football. Hurrey is also the creator and host of the popular ‘Football Cliches’ podcast which explores the unique … Continue reading →

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