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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics dent the Terriers promotion hopes – Wigan Athletic 2 Huddersfield Town 1

Posted on February 26, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic dented Huddersfield Town’s promotion hopes with an impressive 2-1 victory at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics started on the front foot with Owen Dale’s powerful strike tipped over the crossbar by former keeper Lee Nicholls. The hosts went … Continue reading →

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Strong defence earns Latics an important point – Wycombe Wanderers 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on February 23, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a strong defensive performance to hold promotion-chasing Wycombe Wanderers to a 0-0 draw at Adams Park. In a game of few clear-cut chances Latics contained the hosts with an impressive rearguard action. Wycombe had an early chance … Continue reading →

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Latics fail to make their dominance count – Crawley Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 19, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic failed to make their overall dominance count against Crawley Town at the Broadfield Stadium and were held to a 1-1 draw. Latics created numerous goal scoring opportunities but they were unable to hit the net until Dale Taylor … Continue reading →

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Latics continue to struggle at home – Wigan Athletic 0 Stockport County 2

Posted on February 16, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s poor home form continued as they lost 2-0 to promotion-chasing Stockport County at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics had showed some early promise with Jonny Smith going close. County responded and Sam Tickle had to make a big … Continue reading →

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Review – States of Play: How Sportswashing Took Over Football by Miguel Delaney

Posted on February 13, 2025 by ianhaspinall

The Independent’s Chief Football writer Miguel Delaney has produced a forensic investigation into sportswashing and how it has damaged the beautiful game. Delaney journeys from Abu Dhabi to Newcastle and onto London, Paris, Moscow and New York to investigate the … Continue reading →

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Latics push Fulham to the limit in the FA Cup – Wigan Athletic 1 Fulham 2 – FA Cup 4th Round.

Posted on February 9, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic pushed Premier League Fulham all the way in this FA Cup 4th Round tie at the Brick Community Stadium. Fulham dominated possession in the first half and they went ahead on 23 minutes when Rodrigo Muniz headed home … Continue reading →

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Latics suffer late heartache – Wigan Athletic 1 Lincoln City 1

Posted on February 2, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were denied three points against Lincoln City when referee John Mulligan awarded a controversial late penalty at the Brick Community Stadium. James Carragher was adjudged to have fouled Adam Jackson in a typical goalmouth pushing and shoving incident … Continue reading →

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Latics abysmal display compounded by Aasgaard’s departure – Peterborough United 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 29, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced one of their most abject displays against Peterborough United and were defeated 1-0 at the Weston Homes Stadium. Latics were without top scorer Thelo Aasgaard who has been transferred to Luton Town for a fee believed to … Continue reading →

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Latics back to winning ways at home – Wigan Athletic 2 Bristol Rovers 0

Posted on January 26, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic recorded their first victory at the Brick Community Stadium since 26th November 2024, when they defeated Bristol Rovers 2-0. Latics took an early lead when James Carragher scored his first goal for the club heading home Joe Hungbo’s … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre Latics undone by the Brewers – Wigan Athletic 1 Burton Albion 2

Posted on January 22, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced a desperately disappointing display and were defeated 2-1 by League One’s bottom club Burton Albion at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics went ahead on 32 minutes when Thelo Aasgaard finished well after a great through ball from … Continue reading →

Posted in Burton Albion, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, League One, Rumarn Burrell, Shaun Maloney, Thelo Aasgaard, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments