Category Archives: Championship

Another derby day debacle – Preston North End 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 11, 2019 by ianhaspinall

It was a case of deja-vu as Wigan Athletic once again crashed to defeat at near neighbours Preston with a toothless performance. Latics had lost 4-0 at Deepdale last season and this was an equally embarrassing showing. Paul Cook’s men … Continue reading →

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Championship pundits may need to revise their predictions

Posted on August 9, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Many media pundits prematurely tipped Wigan Athletic for relegation this season but after a very successful transfer window Paul Cook’s team now look a much stronger outfit and much more likely to compete at the top half of the Championship. … Continue reading →

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Cook’s Latics prove too tasty for Cardiff – Wigan Athletic 3 Cardiff City 2

Posted on August 4, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Man of the Match Josh Windass * Match report by Jamie Aspinall. Wigan Athletic’s newly revealed mascot Crusty the Pie seems to have grabbed the attention of the media and was on show to cheer on the team as Latics served … Continue reading →

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When Saturday Comes Wigan Athletic preview 2019/20

Posted on August 2, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Paul Cook When Saturday Comes magazine have once again asked for my views on Latics’ prospects for the forthcoming season so I thought I’d record my responses here. 1. Realistically, how will you do? Very hard to say, the optimist … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading – The Best Football Books

Posted on June 27, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Now that summer is finally upon us I thought I’d share my reviews of the best football books for reading on the beach or by the pool. Kick off the summer with one of these great reads. Black Boots and Football Pinks. … Continue reading →

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Tough opening to Latics’ Championship campaign

Posted on June 20, 2019 by ianhaspinall

The Championship fixtures for 2019/2020  have been announced and Wigan Athletic will face Neil Warnock’s Cardiff City at home on the opening day of the season.  This is followed up with an away game at local rivals Preston North End, … Continue reading →

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End of season run offers promise of better things to come – Wigan Athletic 1 Millwall 0

Posted on May 7, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Latics ended their Championship season on a high with a 1-0 victory against Millwall at the DW Stadium. Joe Garner scored the only goal when he finished smartly after Nick Powell’s strike was parried by Millwall keeper David Martin. The … Continue reading →

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Cook’s experiment offers pointers for next season – Birmingham City 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on April 28, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Latics made seven changes against Birmingham City and they should have come away with all three points after creating the better chances in this 1-1 draw at St Andrew’s. The hosts went ahead after only two minutes when acting Latics’ … Continue reading →

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Latics secure safety in style – Wigan Athletic 2 Preston North End 0

Posted on April 23, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured their Championship status moving eight points clear of third bottom Rotherham with a deserved 2-0 victory over local rivals Preston North End on Easter Monday. Latics went in front after only 11 minutes when Leon Clarke finished … Continue reading →

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Massey magic seals vital away victory – Leeds United 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 19, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Ten-man Wigan Athletic produced the Championship result of the day with 2-1 victory at Elland Road to ease their relegation worries and dent Leeds United’s automatic promotion prospects. Latics went down to 10 men after only 14 minutes when Cedric … Continue reading →

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