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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics back to winning ways against the Millers – Rotherham United 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 27, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change from the draw with Shrewsbury Town with Silko Thomas replacing Michael Olakigbe in the starting eleven. The hosts started positively with former Latic Reece James firing over before Dale Taylor tested Dillon Phillips at the … Continue reading →

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Latics gift the Shrews a point – Wigan Athletic 2 Shrewsbury Town 2

Posted on December 22, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change to team that had defeated Bolton with Michael Olakigbe replacing Silko Thomas in the starting line-up. Latics started on the front foot and Olakigbe had an early chance when he cut inside and shot at goal, … Continue reading →

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Tremendous Tics topple the Trotters again – Bolton Wanderers 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 14, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made three changes from the defeat against Leyton Orient, with Matt Smith, Jonny Smith and Aasgaard coming into the starting line-up in place of Scott Smith, Dion Rankine, and Jensen Weir.  Latics started on the front foot and pressed … Continue reading →

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Review – Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football by Adam Hurrey 

Posted on December 12, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Ten years after producing his amusing ‘Football Cliches’ book Adam Hurrey returns with another witty and insightful book about the language of football. Hurrey is also the creator and host of the popular ‘Football Cliches’ podcast which explores the unique … Continue reading →

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Windswept and woeful Wigan Latics – Wigan Athletic 0 Leyton Orient 2

Posted on December 8, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made five changes from the defeat at Huddersfield with Steven Sessegnon, Baba Adeeko, Scott Smith, Dion Rankine and Silko Thomas all coming into the starting line-up. In very windy conditions both teams started in tentative mode. The first … Continue reading →

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Latics lack a cutting edge against the Terriers – Huddersfield Town 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 4, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made five changes from the extra time victory at Cambridge with Luke Robinson, Matt Smith, Jensen Weir, Asamoah Jr and Jonny Smith all starting. The Terriers Koroma had an early strike at goal, as Toby Sibbick backed off, but … Continue reading →

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Latics late late show secures third round spot – Cambridge United 1 Wigan Athletic 2 FA Cup 2nd round (AET)

Posted on December 1, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made three changes from the midweek victory against Northampton with Baba Adeeko, Scott Smith and Dion Rankine coming into the starting line-up, replacing Jensen Weir, Matt Smith and Jonny Smith.  Former Latics players Kell Watts and Jordan Cousins … Continue reading →

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Latics clinch narrow victory in a game of two halves – Wigan Athletic 2 Northampton Town 1

Posted on November 27, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made three changes to the side that won at Barnsley, with Jensen Weir, Matt Smith, and Jonny Smith replacing Tyrese Francois, Baba Adeeko and Dion Rankine. Latics started on the front foot and forced successive corners inside the first … Continue reading →

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Latics hang on for important victory – Barnsley 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 23, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made four changes from the 1-0 defeat to Wycombe, with Steven Sessegnon, Baba Adeeko, Dion Rankine and Dale Taylor coming into the starting line-up at Oakwell replacing Luke Robinson, Matt Smith, Scott Smith and Jonny Smith. Latics started confidently … Continue reading →

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Latics spirited second half isn’t enough against the league leaders – Wigan Athletic 0 Wycombe Wanderers 1

Posted on November 10, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes following last Saturday’s FA Cup victory at Carlisle with Will Aimson, Scott Smith, Jonny Smith and Thomas all coming into the starting line-up. Latics were behind after only 11 minutes from a set piece. Harvie’s … Continue reading →

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