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About ianhaspinall

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

Wigan are peerless in Brighton – Brighton and Hove Albion 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 23, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s inexorable rise up the Championship table under Uwe Rosler continued with a 2-1 victory at promotion rivals Brighton. The result moves Latics to within one point of the top six with a game in hand over sixth place Reading. … Continue reading →

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Latics win marred by Watson injury – Wigan Athletic 2 Barnsley 0

Posted on February 19, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan secured a vital three points in their quest for a Championship play-off spot when they defeated struggling Barnsley. But the victory was marred by a serious leg injury to FA Cup final hero Ben Watson. Goals by loan signings … Continue reading →

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FA Cup heroes do it again – Cardiff City 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 16, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan continue to defy the odds in their attempt to retain the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory at Premier League Cardiff City. Two quality strikes by Chris McCann and FA Cup final goal scorer Ben Watson took Latics into … Continue reading →

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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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