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About ianhaspinall

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

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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12th Man: Where do we go from here?

Posted on January 9, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Yet another defeat last Saturday this time to local rivals Bolton in the FA Cup and Wigan’s terrible run of form continues. Malky Mackay has been unable to improve results and has now lost six of his eight games since … Continue reading →

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FA Cup: Latics fall at the first hurdle – Bolton Wanderers 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 4, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It was another disappointing day for Wigan as they slipped out of the FA Cup 1-0 to local rivals Bolton at the Macron Stadium. A goal by Wanderers debutant forward Zach Clough 14 minutes from time was sufficient to dump the … Continue reading →

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McManaman madness gives Wednesday the edge – Wigan Athletic 0 Sheffield Wednesday 1

Posted on December 31, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan remain in the relegation zone after they slumped to their fifth defeat in seven games under manager Malky Mackay losing 1-0 to Sheffield Wednesday at the DW Stadium. Following another lacklustre performance by Latics the game appeared to be … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Memorable for all the wrong reasons

Posted on December 29, 2014 by ianhaspinall

The last two years have probably been two of the most memorable in Wigan Athletic’s 82-year history, but 2014 is now turning out to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Few events could match the tremendous highs of the … Continue reading →

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A win at last – Leeds United 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 27, 2014 by ianhaspinall

A fortuitous own goal and a late winner by James McClean gained Latics a 2-0 victory over fellow Championship strugglers Leeds United at Elland Road on Boxing Day. It was a vital first win in six games for new manager … Continue reading →

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Season’s Greetings to all Wigan Athletic fans

Posted on December 24, 2014 by ianhaspinall

I just wanted to say thank you to all ‘Let’s Hang On’ readers for your support this year. It’s been great to have so many readers and receive your regular feedback. I’m looking forward to further discussions in 2015. The … Continue reading →

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