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About ianhaspinall

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

Bristol unlock Wigan at Ashton Gate

Posted on August 7, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Match report by Jamie Aspinall. Wigan were defeated once again in their opening fixture with another on loan Premier League striker proving to make the difference in front of goal. Tammy Abraham, on loan from Chelsea, did not need long … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Revolving door keeps turning

Posted on August 4, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The new season is finally upon us, but Latics are still looking to bring in more players, despite heavy preseason recruitment. Gary Caldwell has been very busy in the transfer market and has already brought in seven new players – … Continue reading →

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Season preview – Good times ahead?

Posted on August 2, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics return to the Championship on Saturday after a brief absence and in excellent spirits. The players that were so ignominiously relegated under Malky Mackay have all left the club and the bad atmosphere which pervaded Latics has been transformed … Continue reading →

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Book review: Making the impossible possible – How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won the FA Cup

Posted on July 15, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The re-published ‘How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won the FA Cup’ by J.L.Carr is a classic football tale from a bygone age but it still has a resonance for football fans today. It is a story about a small village team … Continue reading →

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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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