Category Archives: Antolin Alcaraz

Escape with Alcaraz – Wigan Athletic 1 Norwich City 0

Posted on March 31, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Antolin Alcaraz has had a profound effect on Wigan’s results since his return from a long-term injury. The Paraguayan international was outstanding in the Latics defence yesterday against Norwich City. He was so dominant that the Canaries were unable to … Continue reading →

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Latics secure safety as Rovers are relegated in disarray

Posted on May 8, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured an eighth season in the Premier League with a deserved victory and in the process relegated crisis club Blackburn Rovers. When Rovers Indian owners took over in 2010 they did not appreciate that the club could be … Continue reading →

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Wigan’s tiki-taka triumphs over Stoke’s long ball tactics – Wigan Athletic 2 Stoke City 0

Posted on April 1, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan recorded only their second home win and first back to back wins of the season as they thoroughly outplayed a rather jaded looking Stoke outfit. Wigan competed for every ball with their traditionally physical opponents but it was their … Continue reading →

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Refereeing mistakes ease the way for United – Manchester United 5 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 27, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The scoreline may suggest an easy win for United but it was two catastrophic mistakes by referee Phil Dowd that tipped the game in United’s favour. United had taken the lead through Park Ji-Sung but Wigan were starting to get … Continue reading →

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Back to the bottom – Wigan Athletic 0 Arsenal 4

Posted on December 4, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic returned to the bottom of the table after this disappointing home defeat to a formidable Arsenal. Wigan’s ability to self destruct was once again in evidence, as was the excellence of Arsenal’s intricate passing game. The Latics started … Continue reading →

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Is it too early to mention the ‘R’ word? Wolves 3 Wigan 1

Posted on November 7, 2011 by ianhaspinall

It was another disappointing outing for the Latics on Sunday as they succumbed to a mediocre Wolves team at Molineux. Both teams were desperate to overcome a run of poor results to climb away from the bottom of the table, … Continue reading →

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Defensive gaffes prove costly for Latics – Wigan 1 Bolton 3

Posted on October 16, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Post match there have been some ridiculously ill-considered comments from Wigan fans about Roberto Martinez, but the real reason for this latest set back were some shocking individual defensive mistakes. The facts are that Antolin Alcaraz and Steve Gohouri’s three … Continue reading →

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