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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics on the precipice after defeat at the Den – Millwall 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 15, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics survival chances are now poised on a precipice after they lost 2-0 at Millwall last night. Wigan had Martyn Waghorn and Jason Pearce and Millwall had Ed Upson sent off in a bad-tempered encounter. Millwall set out with a … Continue reading →

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Latics spirited display may not be enough – Fulham 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 11, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s Championship survival hopes are now hanging by a thread after last night’s 2-2 draw with Fulham. Despite a spirited performance under new manager Gary Caldwell Latics were unable to capitalise on their dominance and are now seven points … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Can Caldwell be Superman?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics fans used to sing about Gary Caldwell being Superman, but will he be a super success as a manager? Wigan’s young chairman David Sharpe has acted very quickly and some would say too hastily in appointing an untried manager … Continue reading →

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Mackay sacked after another home defeat – Wigan Athletic 0 Derby County 2

Posted on April 7, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Malky Mackay was relieved of his managerial duties after Latics moved closer to relegation with another disappointing display against promotion chasing Derby County. Wigan have failed to win at home since August 30th and their attack once again lacked any … Continue reading →

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Deflected goal dents Latics survival hopes – Middlesbrough 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 4, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Patrick Bamford’s deflected 20th minute goal was the difference between promotion chasing Middlesbrough and relegation threatened Wigan at the Riverside Stadium on Good Friday. In an evenly fought encounter both teams had chances to win it, but it was Boro … Continue reading →

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12th Man: High stakes at the Riverside

Posted on April 3, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Third bottom Wigan kick off a sequence of seven critical games in 30 days today at third top Middlesbrough. Latics away form has been very good with four wins in the last four on the road at Reading, Blackpool, Norwich … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Seven to save our season

Posted on March 27, 2015 by ianhaspinall

This weekend’s international break gives Wigan time to take stock and prepare for the big challenge ahead. After the internationals Latics will have seven critical games in the space of only 30 days in which to avoid relegation. Four of … Continue reading →

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Fantastic finale gives Wigan hope – Wigan Athletic 1 Bolton Wanderers 1

Posted on March 22, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Martyn Waghorn came to Wigan’s rescue with a spectacular overhead kick in the 94th minute to deny Bolton an unlikely victory at the DW Stadium. Latics had dominated proceedings but were unable to capitalise on their dominance and when Tom Walker’s deflected … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Goal poacher is the key to survival

Posted on March 20, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It was always going to be a tough fixture against Watford who are in one of the best teams in the Championship and pushing for automatic promotion. Latics matched their high-flying opponents for much of the game but once again … Continue reading →

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Deeney double deepens Wigan’s gloom – Wigan Athletic 0 Watford 2

Posted on March 18, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Troy Deeney grabbed a brace as Watford moved to the top of the Championship and kept Wigan deep in relegation trouble. Deeney was once again the difference between the two sides in a hard-fought contest. The prolific striker had scored … Continue reading →

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