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About ianhaspinall

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

Promise in defeat? Wigan Athletic 1 AFC Bournemouth 3

Posted on February 8, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s season continued its downward trajectory with a 3-1 home defeat to Championship leaders AFC Bournemouth. A new look Latics line-up including Leon Clarke, Chris Herd and Kim Bo-kyung started brightly but Bournemouth gained the upper hand with what appeared … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Revolving door is not slowing down

Posted on February 6, 2015 by ianhaspinall

The revolving doors at the DW Stadium kept turning this week as the club experienced an unprecedented turnover in playing staff. Latics have gone through a huge transformation in the last few weeks with ten players leaving and seven joining … Continue reading →

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Latics transfer deadline day round up

Posted on February 2, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s transfer deadline day activity resulted in three new additions and two departures. Liverpool and England Under 18 winger Sheyi Ojo joined on-loan until the end of the season, Cameroon international full back Gaëtan Bong signed a short-term contract and … Continue reading →

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Latics make a point in bore draw – Ipswich Town 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on February 1, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan managed a welcome point at Portman Road in a dour goalless draw on Saturday. Chances were at a premium as both teams struggled to make an impact. Jay Tabb had the best opportunity for the Tractor Boys in the first … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Fire sale chaos or master plan for survival?

Posted on January 30, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It’s been another dispiriting week to be a Wigan Athletic fan, yet another home defeat and the exodus of our FA Cup winning stars. Just when you think things can’t get worse, we get another kick in the teeth as … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam Forshaw, Ben Watson, Billy McKay, Callum McManaman, Championship, Chris Herd, James Tavernier, Jason Pearce, Malky Mackay, Oriel Riera, Roger Espinoza, Shaun Maloney, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

More doom and gloom – Wigan Athletic 0 Huddersfield Town 1

Posted on January 25, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics slipped nearer to League 1 with another disappointing performance at home to Huddersfield Town. Despite having more shots and possession Wigan failed to create any clear-cut chances throughout. But with the match heading towards a stalemate a freak goal … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Posted on January 23, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It’s been a nightmare season so far but there is some evidence to suggest that the dark days may be coming to an end. Saturday’s improved second half performance against Blackburn Rovers has given me renewed hope that Latics can … Continue reading →

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Derby day deadlock – Wigan Athletic 1 Blackburn Rovers 1

Posted on January 18, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Both teams will have reason to feel frustrated after this Lancashire derby ended 1-1 at the DW Stadium on Saturday. Rovers went ahead when Tom Cairney set up Corry Evans and his smart finish beat Scott Carson from the edge … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Malky has got to find some green shoots of recovery

Posted on January 16, 2015 by ianhaspinall

I’m trying to remain optimistic, but it’s proving to be a very difficult task. Wigan’s current form is abysmal and it isn’t showing any signs of abating. Just how long can Wigan’s malaise continue? The introduction of a new manager … Continue reading →

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Downward trend continues – Birmingham City 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 11, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan slipped deeper into the relegation mire after a dispiriting 3-1 defeat to Birmingham City at St Andrews. An abysmal first 30 minutes gifted City a two goal lead through Clayton Donaldson, but it could have been so many more as … Continue reading →

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