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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics are back on schedule for the play-offs – Sheffield Wednesday 0 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on February 11, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan produced an emphatic demonstration of their play-off credentials with 3-0 victory at Hillsborough tonight. Two goals by loanee striker Nicky Maynard in the first half and an injury time strike by Marc-Antoine Fortune secured a valuable three points in … Continue reading →

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Tamed by the Terriers – Huddersfield Town 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on February 9, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s play-off ambitions received a setback when they went down 1-0 to a late Adam Clayton strike at the John Smith’s Stadium. In exceptionally windy conditions both teams struggled to play their best football and the match looked to be … Continue reading →

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International Rescue – Wigan Athletic 2 Charlton Athletic 1

Posted on February 1, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Two late goals by substitutes Marc-Antoine Fortuné and Jordi Gomez saved Wigan’s blushes against Championship strugglers Charlton. The Latics trailed to an early Marvin Sordell strike, but couldn’t break down a stubborn Addicks rearguard until the 88th minute when the French striker … Continue reading →

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Latics held at the Riverside – Middlesbrough 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 28, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s push for a play-off place received a setback when they were held to a goalless draw at Middlesbrough tonight. In a scrappy game with few clear-cut chances for either team, the Latics failed to recreate the form that had … Continue reading →

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Eagles eliminated as Wigan march on – Wigan Athletic 2 Crystal Palace 1

Posted on January 25, 2014 by ianhaspinall

The FA Cup holders progressed to the fifth round with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Premier League Crystal Palace at the DW Stadium. Last season’s Cup Final hero Ben Watson steered in James McClean’s pull back to give Wigan a … Continue reading →

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FA Cup Dreams – Could it be Wigan Athletic again this season?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Every fan, manager and player dreams of lifting The FA Cup – and a new initiative from the Football Association this season is providing a glimpse of what it would be like for Wigan to get their hands on the … Continue reading →

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Rovers upset the odds with big win – Doncaster Rovers 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 18, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Few people could have predicted this result prior to kick off, as Doncaster had not won for eight and Wigan were unbeaten in six Championship games under Uwe Rösler, but it was Rovers who defied the odds to win 3-0. … Continue reading →

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Rösler revolution gathers pace

Posted on January 15, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Uwe Rösler has certainly made an impressive start to his managerial career at Wigan Athletic. Latics have progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 victory at MK Dons and currently sit 10th in the Championship. … Continue reading →

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Nick Powell powerplay sinks brave MK Dons – MK Dons 1 Wigan Athletic 3 (AET)

Posted on January 14, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Two goals by substitute Nick Powell ensured the FA Cup holders progressed to the fourth round despite stubborn resistance from MK Dons. The League One side had taken an early lead through Luke Chadwick but with 11 minutes of normal … Continue reading →

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Fortuné favours the brave – Wigan Athletic 3 AFC Bournemouth 0

Posted on January 11, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Prior to the game Uwe Rösler said that the main focus of his team would be attacking and to have plenty of hunger and desire and the Wigan manager was true to his word as they produced a convincing 3-0 victory … Continue reading →

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