Author Archives: ianhaspinall

Unknown's avatar

About ianhaspinall

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

Grealish late strike sinks Latics – Aston Villa 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 11, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Another spirited backs to the wall defensive display wasn’t enough to save Latics from defeat at Villa Park. Warren Joyce’s risky strategy to defend for 95 minutes was undone in the 88th minute when Jack Grealish curled a shot into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam Le Fondre, Aston Villa, Championship, Jack Grealish, Warren Joyce, Wigan Athletic, Will Grigg | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

12th Man – The Bruce effect

Posted on December 9, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics will come up against former manager Steve Bruce when they visit Aston Villa on Saturday. The well-travelled Geordie has transformed Villa since taking over at the beginning of October, having lost only once in eight games they are now … Continue reading →

Posted in Aston Villa, Championship, Steve Bruce, Warren Joyce, Wigan Athletic, Will Grigg, Yanic Wildschut | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Latics blunted in attack – Wigan Athletic 0 Derby County 1

Posted on December 5, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Warren Joyce’s decision to play Yanic Wildschut as the lone striker ultimately proved costly as Wigan Athletic slipped to a 1-0 home defeat to Derby County. Bradley Johnson put Derby in front when he headed home Tom Ince’s free-kick on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bradley Johnson, Championship, Derby County, Warren Joyce, Wigan Athletic, Will Grigg, Yanic Wildschut | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

12th Man – Is the lone striker the way forward?

Posted on December 2, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It will be interesting to see what formation and tactics Warren Joyce employs against in-form Derby County on Saturday. Joyce has played one striker, packed the midfield and defended deep in his last two away games at Barnsley and Huddersfield … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Derby County, Warren Joyce, Wigan Athletic, Will Grigg, Yanic Wildschut | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Yanic has the Terriers in a panic – Huddersfield Town 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on November 29, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Lone striker Yanic Wildschut produced a Man of the Match performance to give Wigan Athletic an unlikely win at fourth placed Huddersfield Town. Latics defended for long periods of the game and rode their luck but came away with their … Continue reading →

Posted in Aaron Mooy, Championship, Huddersfield Town, Warren Joyce, Wigan Athletic, Yanic Wildschut | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

12th Man – Whelan’s legacy

Posted on November 26, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic celebrated Dave Whelan’s 80th Birthday this week with the unveiling of a statue depicting the club owner parading the FA Cup. It was a fitting tribute to the man who has transformed the club during his 21 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Dave Whelan, FA Cup, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Latics hold misfiring Tykes – Barnsley 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on November 19, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured their first point under new manager Warren Joyce with a backs to the wall defensive display against a Barnsley team who are struggling to find the net. It was an improved defensive performance by Latics after the … Continue reading →

Posted in Barnsley, Championship, Warren Joyce, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

12th Man – Mischief-makers target Latics

Posted on November 18, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The mischief-makers have been out in force during the international break creating speculation and unrest around Latics new manager Warren Joyce and the Euxton training camp. Tales of training ground bust-ups and changes to the coaching staff cannot have helped … Continue reading →

Posted in Barnsley, Championship, Dan Burn, Paul Scholes, Warren Joyce, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Joyce’s reign gets off to worst possible start – Wigan Athletic 0 Reading 3

Posted on November 6, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced their worst performance of the season for the arrival of new manager Warren Joyce. Latics were completely outplayed by Jaap Stam’s rampant Reading and fell behind within the first minute when Garath McCleary was allowed to run free … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Garath McCleary, Reading, Warren Joyce, Wigan Athletic, Yann Kermogant | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

12th Man – The right man for the job?

Posted on November 4, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It’s been an unsettling period at Wigan Athletic following the sacking Gary Caldwell by owner Dave Whelan and Chairman David Sharpe. The dismissal was unexpected and most of Latics’ fans felt that the hierarchy had harshly treated Caldwell. However, on … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Gary Caldwell, Manchester United, Warren Joyce, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment