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About ianhaspinall

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

Not always the beautiful game – football and fashion

Posted on February 15, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A new exhibition at the National Football Museum in Manchester surveys the cultural changes taking place in football fashion since the 1960’s. ‘Strike A Pose: 50 Years of Football and Fashion’ runs until 27th August, visit www.nationalfootballmuseum.com for full details of opening … Continue reading →

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Benitez relieved as the pressure increases on Wigan – Chelsea 4 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 10, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Prior to the game all the talk was whether Rafa Benitez would continue his tenure as Chelsea’s interim manager if they failed to beat Wigan. However, by the 95th minute the Spaniard was relieved that his top players had performed … Continue reading →

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Maloney salvages a point for the Latics against the impressive Saints

Posted on February 2, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A 90th minute goal by Shaun Maloney rescued a point for Wigan after they had been outplayed in the second half by a rampant Southampton. The home side had taken the lead from a powerful Gary Caldwell header but the … Continue reading →

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Paul Scharner – footballer, spaceman, sailor, skydiver – the saviour?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Former Latics player Paul Scharner returned to the club on loan until the end of the season and what a positive impact he has made even before kicking a ball. The popular Austrian international could play a critical role in Wigan’s … Continue reading →

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Wigan’s second half fight back delivers a point – Stoke City 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on January 30, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan produced a brilliant second half fight back to hold Stoke City 2-2 at the Britannia Stadium and move themselves out of the relegation zone. The Potters had cruised to a 2-0 lead with goals by Ryan Shawcross and Peter … Continue reading →

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Wigan survive Macc attack – Macclesfield Town 0 Wigan Athletic 1 – FA Cup 4th Round

Posted on January 26, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan reached the last 16 of the FA Cup for only the second time in their history when they overcame a spirited Macclesfield town at Moss Rose. An early penalty converted by Jordi Gomez was enough to put the Latics … Continue reading →

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Another frustrating afternoon for the Latics – Wigan Athletic 2 Sunderland 3

Posted on January 20, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A spirited second half fight back was not enough to rescue the points as Wigan went down 2-3 at home to Sunderland. The Latics had taken an early lead through a David Vaughan own goal but two goals by Steven … Continue reading →

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Wigan end Bournemouth’s unbeaten run and progress to the FA Cup 4th Round – Bournemouth 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 15, 2013 by ianhaspinall

  A superb 17th minute strike by Mauro Boselli was the difference between the two sides as Wigan ended Bournemouth’s 18 game unbeaten run in all competitions. Wigan will now face non-league Macclesfield Town in the FA Cup fourth round … Continue reading →

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Brilliant last ditch defending secures a crucial point for Wigan – Fulham 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 12, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A brilliant 96th minute goal line clearance by Maynor Figueroa secured an important draw for the Latics at Craven Cottage. Fulham had taken the lead after a stunning 25-yard strike by Giorgios Karagounis and an equally impressive strike by Franco … Continue reading →

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Has the FA Cup lost its sheen for the Latics? Wigan Athletic 1 Bournemouth 1

Posted on January 5, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A Jordi Gomez equaliser kept Wigan in the FA Cup as they struggled to overcome a well organised and hard-working League One outfit Bournemouth. The Spanish midfielder followed up his missed penalty to score from the rebound and secure a replay … Continue reading →

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