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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics fixtures released – Bristol City away first up

Posted on June 22, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The eagerly anticipated Championship fixtures were announced at 9am this morning with Wigan Athletic travelling to Bristol City on the opening day of the 2016/17 season. Former manager Owen Coyle returns to the DW Stadium when he brings his Blackburn … Continue reading →

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Will Grigg’s On Fire Competition

Posted on May 16, 2016 by ianhaspinall

THIS COMPETION HAS NOW CLOSED. Congratulations to the winner Joe Dixon. ——————————————————————————- There’s just no stopping Will Grigg! To celebrate Will’s 28 goals in 43 appearances Let’s Hang On and Art of Football have come together to offer all our … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Five for next season

Posted on May 13, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell has some difficult decisions to make over the next few days as he puts together his retained list for next season. He will want to show loyalty to the players that won the League One title but he … Continue reading →

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Wigan are crowned Champions despite defeat – Wigan Athletic 1 Barnsley 4

Posted on May 9, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It was a surreal afternoon at the DW Stadium as Wigan Athletic celebrated the League One title by losing 4-1 to play-off chasing Barnsley. Latics were assured of the trophy prior to kick off and looked to be dominant on … Continue reading →

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12th Man – A season to remember

Posted on May 6, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The Latics promotion party has continued all week and there will be more celebrating on Sunday when they are presented with the League One trophy. David Sharpe, Dave Whelan, Jonathan Jackson, Gary Caldwell, the coaching staff and players should all … Continue reading →

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Latics are the Champions – Blackpool 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on April 30, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured promotion and effectively the League One title with an emphatic 4-0 victory at crisis club Blackpool. Latics are three points ahead of second placed Burton Albion with a massively superior goal difference with only one game to … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Five star Latics

Posted on April 29, 2016 by ianhaspinall

What a sensational season it’s been at Wigan Athletic. Many fans worried about the prospect of a young chairman and an untried manager running the club but David Sharpe has steadied the ship and Gary Caldwell has risen to the … Continue reading →

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Wigan are Championship bound – Wigan Athletic 4 Southend United 1

Posted on April 24, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic virtually secured promotion to the Championship with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Southend United. Latics are now nine points ahead of Walsall who are the only side that can catch them with three games to play. They have a … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Edging towards the title

Posted on April 22, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It wasn’t the most convincing performance against Burton on Tuesday night but a resolute Latics still moved a point closer to the League One title. They maintained a three-point gap over second placed Burton and a six-point gap over third … Continue reading →

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Top of the table battle ends in deadlock – Burton Albion 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on April 19, 2016 by ianhaspinall

League One leaders Wigan were held to a 1-1 draw by Burton in a hard fought encounter at the Pirelli Stadium. Latics remain in pole position for the title and are three points clear of second placed Burton with three … Continue reading →

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