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About ianhaspinall

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

12th Man – Caldwell’s men need to show mental strength

Posted on March 18, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics had a frustrating afternoon in Essex last Saturday when they were held by bottom of the league Colchester United. For most of the game they were the dominant team but two exceptional long distance strikes and a dubious penalty … Continue reading →

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Grigg rescues a point as Latics stumble – Colchester United 3 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on March 13, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Striker Will Grigg saved Wigan’s blushes with a 90th minute equaliser against bottom of the league Colchester in a high scoring draw. Second placed Latics dominated the early play and went ahead through Yanic Wildschut but the U’s equalised through … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Where there’s a Will there’s a way

Posted on March 11, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics will be hoping to close the four-point gap on league leaders Burton Albion when they travel to bottom of the table club Colchester United on Saturday. They are certainly capable of going on to claim the League One title … Continue reading →

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Latics held but position strengthened – Wigan Athletic 1 Peterborough United 1

Posted on March 6, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Second placed Wigan were held 1-1 at home by Peterborough but still increased the gap to five points over third place. It was a frustrating afternoon for Latics as they suffered three injury setbacks to Jussi Jaaskelainen, Conor McAleny and … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Caldwell is learning from the best

Posted on March 4, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It is now 12 months since David Sharpe took over the reins as chairman of Wigan Athletic and what an incredible transformation has taken place during that period. The young chairman has had to make some big decisions during his … Continue reading →

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Jussi enough for Latics – Millwall 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 1, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen was the hero as Wigan maintained their promotion push with a hard fought 0-0 draw at Millwall. Latics had to play 60 minutes without midfielder Sam Morsy after he was dismissed for a second bookable offence. Millwall … Continue reading →

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Latics in hot pursuit of top spot – Wigan Athletic 3 Bury 0

Posted on February 27, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic extended their unbeaten run to twelve games and increased the pressure on league leaders Burton Albion as they eased past Bury 3-0 at the DW Stadium. Latics quickly sealed the three points with a scintillating opening 21 minutes. First … Continue reading →

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12th Man – No slip-ups allowed

Posted on February 26, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced another breathtaking away victory at Walsall and sent a strong message to their promotion rivals that they are gunning for the League One title. After Burton Albion’s midweek defeat to Southend United, Latics are now only four points … Continue reading →

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Wigan move on up – Walsall 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 21, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics moved into second spot in the table with Yanic Wildschut’s 91st minute winner at Walsall and leapfrogged Walsall and Gillingham in the race for promotion. Wigan took the lead in the first half with a 30 yard screamer by … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Playing for high-stakes

Posted on February 19, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics will have to be at their best tomorrow if they are to overcome promotion rivals Walsall at the Banks’s Stadium. The Saddlers sit in third place in the table, and lead Latics by one point as well as having … Continue reading →

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