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

Windswept and woeful Wigan Latics – Wigan Athletic 0 Leyton Orient 2

Posted on December 8, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made five changes from the defeat at Huddersfield with Steven Sessegnon, Baba Adeeko, Scott Smith, Dion Rankine and Silko Thomas all coming into the starting line-up. In very windy conditions both teams started in tentative mode. The first … Continue reading →

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Latics lack a cutting edge against the Terriers – Huddersfield Town 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 4, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made five changes from the extra time victory at Cambridge with Luke Robinson, Matt Smith, Jensen Weir, Asamoah Jr and Jonny Smith all starting. The Terriers Koroma had an early strike at goal, as Toby Sibbick backed off, but … Continue reading →

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Latics late late show secures third round spot – Cambridge United 1 Wigan Athletic 2 FA Cup 2nd round (AET)

Posted on December 1, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made three changes from the midweek victory against Northampton with Baba Adeeko, Scott Smith and Dion Rankine coming into the starting line-up, replacing Jensen Weir, Matt Smith and Jonny Smith.  Former Latics players Kell Watts and Jordan Cousins … Continue reading →

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Latics clinch narrow victory in a game of two halves – Wigan Athletic 2 Northampton Town 1

Posted on November 27, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made three changes to the side that won at Barnsley, with Jensen Weir, Matt Smith, and Jonny Smith replacing Tyrese Francois, Baba Adeeko and Dion Rankine. Latics started on the front foot and forced successive corners inside the first … Continue reading →

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Latics hang on for important victory – Barnsley 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 23, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made four changes from the 1-0 defeat to Wycombe, with Steven Sessegnon, Baba Adeeko, Dion Rankine and Dale Taylor coming into the starting line-up at Oakwell replacing Luke Robinson, Matt Smith, Scott Smith and Jonny Smith. Latics started confidently … Continue reading →

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Latics spirited second half isn’t enough against the league leaders – Wigan Athletic 0 Wycombe Wanderers 1

Posted on November 10, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes following last Saturday’s FA Cup victory at Carlisle with Will Aimson, Scott Smith, Jonny Smith and Thomas all coming into the starting line-up. Latics were behind after only 11 minutes from a set piece. Harvie’s … Continue reading →

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Ten-man Carlisle make it tough for Tics – Carlisle United 0 Wigan Athletic 2 – FA Cup 1st Round (AET)

Posted on November 3, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes to the starting line up from the 2-2 draw with Blackpool with Luke Robinson and Toby Sibbick replacing Calvin Ramsay and Will Aimson. Carlisle started on the front foot and had a good chance in … Continue reading →

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Tics own goal heartache – Blackpool 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on October 29, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes to the starting lineup from the defeat to Mansfield Town. Calvin Ramsay, Matt Smith, Michael Olakigbe and Dale Taylor replaced James Carragher, Baba Adeeko, Silko Thomas and Joe Hugill. Latics enjoyed plenty of early possession … Continue reading →

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Review – Munichs by David Peace

Posted on October 24, 2024 by ianhaspinall

David Peace has had varying degrees of success with his three football novels. He had great success with ‘The Damned United’ about Brian Clough and Leeds United which subsequently became a film, but less so in ‘Red or Dead’ about … Continue reading →

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Latics edged out by clinical Stags – Wigan Athletic 1 Mansfield Town 2

Posted on October 23, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made six changes from the starting XI which lost at Cambridge with Steven Sessegnon returning from injury alongside Joe Hugill. Tyrese Francois made his Latics league home debut, whilst Baba Adeeko, Thelo Aasgaard and Dion Rankine also came … Continue reading →

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