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About ianhaspinall

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

Latics sink ten man Rovers – Wigan Athletic 2 Blackburn Rovers 1

Posted on October 6, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A late headed winner by substitute Emmerson Boyce secured an important win for Wigan over ten man Blackburn. The home team had gone behind after a mistake by keeper Scott Carson. But following the dismissal of Rovers captain Grant Hanley for … Continue reading →

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Wigan secure historic first ever win in Europe – Wigan Athletic 3 NK Maribor 1

Posted on October 2, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured their maiden victory in a European competition when they defeated Slovenian Champions NK Maribor 3-1 in an entertaining Europa League Group D match. Powell gave Latics the lead when he headed in following a mistake by keeper … Continue reading →

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Europa League comes to Wigan – Wigan Athletic v NK Maribor preview

Posted on September 30, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A historic first ever Europa League game will take place on Thursday night as Slovenian league leaders NK Maribor visit the DW Stadium. Latics take on Maribor in strange circumstances as they have recently sacked their coach Ante Čačić less … Continue reading →

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Controversial decisions deny Wigan – Watford 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 28, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A late strike from substitute Cristian Battocchio ensured Watford denied Wigan at least a point at Vicarage Road. Clear cut opportunities were at a premium, but Wigan can regard themselves unlucky to have a Nick Powell goal disallowed for offside … Continue reading →

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Wigan slip tamely out of Capital One Cup – Manchester City 5 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 24, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Latics unsurprisingly slipped out of the League Cup at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City hit five goals to secure a place in the fourth round. City only led 1-0 at half time after good work by Fernandinho set up … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic’s European Adventure part 1 – Slideshow

Posted on September 24, 2013 by ianhaspinall

From non-league to Europa League it’s been quite an adventure for the fans of Wigan Athletic. Most long-standing Latics fans could never have dreamt that they would one day play in a European competition, so this was a night to be … Continue reading →

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Wigan ride their luck to survive Ipswich onslaught – Wigan Athletic 2 Ipswich Town 0

Posted on September 22, 2013 by ianhaspinall

An early headed goal by Ryan Shotton and a late finish by Nick Powell secured an unlikely three points for Wigan at home to Ipswich Town. The Stoke loanee Shotton rose unchallenged at the back post to head home following … Continue reading →

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Latics outfought by Foxes – Leicester City 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 14, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan slumped to a disappointing 2-0 defeat at the King Power Stadium with Liam Moore scoring his first goal for the Foxes and David Nugent scoring a late penalty. Moore put City ahead when he headed home unmarked from a … Continue reading →

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Transfer deadline day round up – Wigan Athletic

Posted on September 2, 2013 by ianhaspinall

The main news of the night was the transfer of James McCarthy to Everton for a fee reported to be £13m. Maroune Fellaini’s late move from Everton to Manchester United for £27.5m looked to have triggered McCarthy’s move to Goodison Park. … Continue reading →

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Wigan extinguish Forest fire – Wigan Athletic 2 Nottingham Forest 1

Posted on August 31, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan secured their first home win of the season and inflicted Nottingham Forest’s first defeat of the Championship campaign. Forest had taken the lead early in the first half through a superb Andy Reid free kick. But Latics equalised quickly … Continue reading →

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