Category Archives: Blackburn Rovers

Latics fixtures released – Bristol City away first up

Posted on June 22, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The eagerly anticipated Championship fixtures were announced at 9am this morning with Wigan Athletic travelling to Bristol City on the opening day of the 2016/17 season. Former manager Owen Coyle returns to the DW Stadium when he brings his Blackburn … Continue reading →

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Derby day deadlock – Wigan Athletic 1 Blackburn Rovers 1

Posted on January 18, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Both teams will have reason to feel frustrated after this Lancashire derby ended 1-1 at the DW Stadium on Saturday. Rovers went ahead when Tom Cairney set up Corry Evans and his smart finish beat Scott Carson from the edge … Continue reading →

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Marshall magic gives Rovers the edge – Blackburn Rovers 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on September 14, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Scoring two top quality goals by Man of the Match Ben Marshall was the difference between Blackburn and Wigan at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon. Marshall blasted a 25-yard shot into the bottom corner and later exquisitely curled a another … Continue reading →

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Lessons learned from Rovers defeat? Blackburn Rovers 4 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on May 4, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan were involved in a high scoring 4-3 defeat to Blackburn on Saturday but the defeat may have provided some vital lessons for Latics imminent play-off games against Queens Park Rangers. Tom Cairney gave Rovers an early lead before Ivan … Continue reading →

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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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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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Relegation battle hots up – six teams now involved

Posted on April 16, 2012 by ianhaspinall

After the weekend games it now looks like there are six teams involved in the Premier League relegation battle. Many thought that Aston Villa had accumulated enough points not to get dragged into the relegation scrap but after an injury … Continue reading →

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High drama as Rovers steal a point – Wigan Athletic 3 Blackburn Rovers 3

Posted on November 20, 2011 by ianhaspinall

There was high drama on Saturday as Wigan took on local rivals Blackburn Rovers in a pulsating relegation six pointer. This game had just about everything – six goals, defensive mistakes, a sending off, a game changing refereeing error and … Continue reading →

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Trying to predict the future – winners and losers for 2011/12

Posted on August 6, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The new Premier League season is nearly upon us and it is time for every fan, pundit and casual observer to offer up their predictions for the winners and losers in the 2011/12 season. As a Latics fan, it is … Continue reading →

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Still Hanging On

Posted on May 12, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Well we are still hanging on but it is now only by our fingertips. Results last Saturday went against us, despite a good performance at Villa Park we could only manage a draw, Blackpool gained an unexpected point at Spurs and … Continue reading →

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