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About ianhaspinall

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

No glamour ties for Wigan in Europa League draw

Posted on August 30, 2013 by ianhaspinall

For those of us who have followed Wigan Athletic from their non-league days seeing the club in today’s Europa League draw in Monaco was quite a surreal experience. Little Latics in a draw with famous names such as Lazio, Valencia, … Continue reading →

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Wigan struggling to adjust to life in the Championship – Wigan Athletic 2 Middlesbrough 2

Posted on August 25, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A late equaliser by substitute Jordi Gomez saved a point for Wigan after they had been outplayed by Middlesbrough for long periods. Latics had taken the lead through a Grant Holt penalty, after Marc-Antoine Fortune was brought down. Boro defender … Continue reading →

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Latics fight back to salvage a point – Wigan Athletic 2 Doncaster Rovers 2

Posted on August 20, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A dramatic 90th minute equaliser by Leon Barnett secured a share of the spoils for Wigan after they had trailed 2-0 to Doncaster at half time. Somewhat against the run of play the Yorkshiremen had stunned the home crowd with … Continue reading →

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Wigan get rude Championship awakening – Bournemouth 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 18, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Any Latics fans who expected the team to cruise through the Championship got a shock on Saturday as recently promoted Bournemouth deservedly won 1-0 at the Goldsands Stadium. Lewis Grabban’s goal on 43 minutes following a poor back pass by … Continue reading →

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Robin Van Persie is the difference – Wigan Athletic 0 – Manchester United 2

Posted on August 12, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Two goals by Robin Van Persie secured a first trophy for David Moyes as United overcame Latics in the Community Shield. Wigan were competitive throughout and matched their local rivals for long periods but it was the quality of Van … Continue reading →

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Latics start season with emphatic win – Barnsley 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on August 3, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic kicked off their Championship campaign with a 4-0 demolition of Barnsley at Oakwell. Owen Coyle’s team were dominant throughout and showed both commitment and quality against an initially combative Yorkshire outfit. Ben Watson opened the scoring with a … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic Season Preview 2013/14

Posted on July 31, 2013 by ianhaspinall

The new season is nearly upon us and Wigan’s first game in the Championship will be away at Barnsley on Saturday. As a precursor to the new campaign I was asked by When Saturday Comes magazine to give my views … Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Seven?

Posted on July 9, 2013 by ianhaspinall

In the space of the last ten days Wigan manager Owen Coyle has made seven signings. Despite the club undergoing massive change, with Roberto Martinez, his backroom staff and many of the star players leaving, Coyle has lost no time … Continue reading →

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What are the prospects for Owen Coyle at Wigan?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Owen Coyle faces some significant challenges if he is to get Wigan Athletic back into the Premier League at the first attempt. The former Bolton boss has taken over from FA Cup winning manager Roberto Martinez in difficult circumstances. Following … Continue reading →

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2013/14 fixtures announced – Barnsley first up for Latics

Posted on June 19, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s first game in the 2013/14 Championship season will be against Barnsley on Saturday 3rd August. Owen Coyle’s men will be looking to make a bright start at Oakwell before they take a short break from the Championship to face … Continue reading →

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