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About ianhaspinall

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

Progress with unity – Wigan Athletic 0 Nottingham Forest 0

Posted on October 1, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan produced a much improved performance to hold undefeated Nottingham Forest to a 0-0 draw at the DW Stadium last night. In a fiercely competitive match Latics probably deserved to edge the victory but some wayward finishing meant the points … Continue reading →

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Pressure mounts on Rösler after another defeat – Bournemouth 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 28, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Bournemouth heaped pressure on Wigan manager Uwe Rösler as they condemned his team to a second defeat in six days with a goal in each half from Yann Kermorgant and Simon Francis. Kermorgant gave the Cherries the lead from Matt Ritchie’s cross … Continue reading →

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Wigan tormented by Tractor Boys – Wigan Athletic 1 Ipswich Town 2

Posted on September 23, 2014 by ianhaspinall

In front of the TV cameras Latics gave a stuttering performance which allowed Ipswich Town to take all three points at the DW Stadium last night. Luke Hyam gave Ipswich the lead when he converted Tyrone Mings’s low cross and … Continue reading →

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Latics awayday blues continue – Huddersfield Town 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 16, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s inability to win away from home continued as they were held 0-0 in a dour encounter at Huddersfield Town. Latics have still to win on their travels this season and found it hard to break down a Town team … Continue reading →

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Marshall magic gives Rovers the edge – Blackburn Rovers 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on September 14, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Scoring two top quality goals by Man of the Match Ben Marshall was the difference between Blackburn and Wigan at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon. Marshall blasted a 25-yard shot into the bottom corner and later exquisitely curled a another … Continue reading →

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Revolving door just keeps turning – transfer deadline day round up

Posted on September 1, 2014 by ianhaspinall

The revolving door of football transfers turned rapidly today at the DW Stadium with some significant ins and outs. After some protracted transfer dealings long time target Adam Forshaw arrived from Brentford for around £4m and striker Andy Delort signed … Continue reading →

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Latics in formidable form – Wigan Athletic 4 Birmingham City 0

Posted on August 30, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced an outstanding display of attacking football to defeat Birmingham City 4-0 at the DW Stadium. Two goals by Callum McManaman and one each for full back Andrew Taylor and substitute Martyn Waghorn provided an emphatic scoreline but it … Continue reading →

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Latics get vital first win – Wigan Athletic 1 Blackpool 0

Posted on August 24, 2014 by ianhaspinall

A first goal for new signing Oriel Riera was enough for Latics to secure their first three points of the season against struggling Blackpool at the DW Stadium. Wigan should’ve been out of sight by half time after creating a … Continue reading →

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Wigan’s winless run continues – Cardiff City 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 19, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics poor start to the season continued in the Welsh Capital as they were edged out 1-0 by an impressive Cardiff City. A second half goal by former Latics loanee Nicky Maynard was enough to seal the points for the … Continue reading →

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Wigan are out of luck at the Valley – Charlton Athletic 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on August 17, 2014 by ianhaspinall

A late deflected goal by substitute Franck Moussa condemned Latics to an early season defeat by the Addicks. The home team had taken the lead after only eight minutes with a long-range strike from Jordan Cousins. Callum McManaman produced an … Continue reading →

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