Category Archives: Callum Connolly

Villa thriller, with a killer blow for Latics – Aston Villa 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on August 12, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Match report by Jamie Aspinall. Paul Cook was true to his word when he said last week “If we do get beat then I’d rather it [happen] by being aggressive and trying to win the game”. Latics certainly went all … Continue reading →

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Lack of attacking ambition proves costly – Wigan Athletic 0 Sheffield Wednesday 1

Posted on February 4, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics remain rooted in the bottom three of the Championship as they lacked a cutting edge in the home defeat to play-off contenders Sheffield Wednesday. In a dour Friday night game in front of the Sky TV cameras the Owls … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Building blocks for survival

Posted on January 20, 2017 by ianhaspinall

What an incredible debut for Callum Connolly at Burton last Saturday, the 19-year-old Everton loanee had only signed for Latics just prior to kick off and he made a dream start scoring two headed goals to clinch a vital win. … Continue reading →

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Dream debut helps Latics close the gap – Burton Albion 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on January 14, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Defender Callum Connolly scored two headed goals on his debut to give Wigan Athletic an important victory in their quest for Championship survival. The 19-year-old Everton loanee had only signed for Latics prior to kick off and had a dream … Continue reading →

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