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About ianhaspinall

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

12th Man – Rising to the promotion challenge

Posted on November 20, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It was another great away day last Saturday as Latics dominated proceedings to win at Rochdale. Latics should probably have won by more than two goals on the day, but it was still a classy performance by Gary Caldwell’s team. … Continue reading →

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Past Hill and Dale – Rochdale 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on November 15, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Prior to the match, Rochdale manager Keith Hill assessed Wigan’s promotion chances when he said: “They’ll be in the top two. There’s no question in my mind that at the end of the season they’ll be in the top two”. … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Are Wigan Wembley bound?

Posted on November 13, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics progressed into the Northern semi-final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Blackpool on Tuesday night. They are now only three games from another Wembley final and must be conscious that winning the Football League … Continue reading →

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Latics cruise into JPT Northern semi-final – Wigan Athletic 4 Blackpool 0

Posted on November 11, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics progressed into the Northern semi-final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Blackpool. Two goals by Jordi Hiwula and one each for Sean Murray and Yanic Wildschut enabled Latics to move within three games of another … Continue reading →

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Caldwell embarrassed by FA Cup exit – Bury 4 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on November 7, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan manager Gary Caldwell apologised to the fans after his team crashed out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle 4-0 to Bury. Caldwell told the media that it was the lowest point he’d had as a manager. He said: … Continue reading →

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12th Man: FA Cup past, present and future

Posted on November 6, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Isn’t the FA Cup a wonderful competition? This season 736 teams entered, teams like Bamber Bridge and Mossley fight it out in the preliminary rounds before the qualifying rounds even start. There are a total of 14 rounds in the … Continue reading →

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Latics patience is rewarded – Wigan Athletic 1 Swindon Town 0

Posted on November 1, 2015 by ianhaspinall

A 96th minute winner by substitute Franscisco Junior was enough to give Wigan Athletic all three points against second bottom Swindon Town. Latics dominated proceedings throughout, but the Robins were always dangerous on the break and hit the post through … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Display at Bradford shows mastering defence

Posted on October 30, 2015 by ianhaspinall

One of the main concerns about Latics early season performances has been their poor defending. Many of the games have seen lapses of concentration, defensive mix-ups and even bizarre own goals. Richard O’Donnell, Leon Barnett, Donervon Daniels and Reece James … Continue reading →

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Latics on the Up – Bradford City 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on October 25, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan were held by Bradford in a highly competitive game at Valley Parade but still moved up to fifth in the League One table. Latics took the lead in the 52nd minute through Michael Jacobs strike but were pegged back … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Bradford has a lot to live up to!

Posted on October 23, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It was another incredible away day on Tuesday night as Latics edged out Peterborough 3-2 in a dramatic finale at the ABAX Stadium. Wigan had let a two goal lead slip and were in danger of losing when Max Power … Continue reading →

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