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About ianhaspinall

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

Unsatisfactory Latics – Reading 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 18, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Latics made one change from the defeat against Charlton Athletic, with Silko Thomas coming in for his first league start, replacing Chris Sze. Latics made a slow start and Reading were ahead after only seven minutes. Ehibhatiomhan found space at … Continue reading →

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Latics edged out by the Addicks – Wigan Athletic 0 Charlton Athletic 1

Posted on August 11, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Latics new look team included debutants Will Aimson, Dion Rankine, and Joe Hugill. Hughes was named on the bench alongside Jordan Jones who signed a short term deal on Friday. Latics started strongly and Hugill volleyed narrowly wide from the … Continue reading →

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Shaun Maloney’s Squad Overhaul: Young Talent and Experienced Additions | Season 2024/25 Preview

Posted on August 7, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic go into the 2024/25 League One season in a much stronger position than last season when they had to contend with an eight-point deduction and transfer embargo. Shaun Maloney’s team finished in a creditable 12th place despite all … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading 2024 – The Best Football Books

Posted on July 3, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Here’s my recommendations of the best football books of recent months for reading on the beach or by the pool. Kick off the summer with one of these great reads. Review – Answered Prayers: England and the 1966 World Cup … Continue reading →

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Review – Smart Money: The Fall and Rise of Brentford FC by Alex Duff

Posted on June 11, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Alex Duff’s book tells the story of Brentford FC’s transformation from lower league also-rans to the Premier League through the use of quantitative data analysis and good coaching. When Duff first starts following Brentford in 1978, they are an unfashionable … Continue reading →

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Maloney’s men end the season on a high note – Wigan Athletic 2 Bristol Rovers 0

Posted on April 28, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made two changes to his starting XI from the victory at Portsmouth with Magennis coming in for Charlie Kelman and Callum McManaman replacing Godo. Latics threatened from the kick off and could have been ahead inside the first 30 … Continue reading →

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Latics spoil Pompey’s promotion party – Portsmouth 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 20, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes to his starting XI following the victory at Lincoln City last Saturday as Liam Morrison and Luke Chambers replaced Jason Kerr and Tom Pearce. There was a good atmosphere at Fratton Park with a 20,000 … Continue reading →

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Review – O Jogo Bonito! Brazil’s 1970 World Cup Samba Party by Gary Thacker

Posted on April 17, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Gary Thacker’s latest book is the story of probably the greatest football team in the history of the World Cup. ‘O Jogo Bonito’ is Portuguese for ‘the beautiful game’ and the Brazilian World Cup winning team of 1970 truly defined … Continue reading →

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Latics damage the Imps play-off hopes – Lincoln City 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 15, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made three changes to his starting line up following the draw with Charlton Athletic on Tuesday as Steven Sessegnon, Tom Pearce and Baba Adeeko replaced Sean Clare, Charlie Goode and Scott Smith. Latics had their first attempt at … Continue reading →

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Latics scrape a draw against the Addicks – Charlton Athletic 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 10, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Manager Shaun Maloney made three changes to his starting line up following the draw with Port Vale as Sean Clare, Jonny Smith and Charlie Kelman replaced Steven Sessegnon, Baba Adeeko and Callum McManaman. Latics had an early opportunity when Godo … Continue reading →

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