Category Archives: Championship

When Saturday Comes Wigan Athletic preview 2018/19

Posted on August 2, 2018 by ianhaspinall

When Saturday Comes magazine have once again asked for my views on Latics’ prospects for the forthcoming season so I thought I’d also record my responses here. 1. Realistically, how will you do? The last time we were in the … Continue reading →

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The best photography from Let’s Hang On

Posted on May 24, 2018 by ianhaspinall

This gallery brings together some of the best photographs from the Let’s Hang On archives. Continue reading →

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12th Man – Review of the year

Posted on December 29, 2017 by ianhaspinall

What a difference a year makes! Last December Latics were mired in a desperate relegation struggle but this season they have been in tremendous form and look likely to go up as the League One Champions. The appointment of former … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s Christmas Wishlist

Posted on December 22, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Paul Cook will be very pleased with his first seven months in charge at the DW Stadium but he also knows that Latics will need to improve in certain areas as they plan for the Championship. As we approach the … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Rösler revolution was so nearly a success

Posted on December 8, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics face former manager Uwe Rösler’s Fleetwood Town tomorrow at the DW Stadium. Rösler’s team have had an indifferent start to this campaign and are in 11th position in the table but they are still hoping to be amongst the … Continue reading →

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Season of disappointment ends with creditable draw – Wigan Athletic 1 Leeds United 1

Posted on May 8, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic finished the season with a creditable 1-1 draw against Leeds United at the DW Stadium on Sunday. Ryan Tunnicliffe produced a composed finish rounding Leeds keeper Rob Green to make it 1-0 to Latics after six minutes. Fulham … Continue reading →

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Latics relegation confirmed – Reading 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 29, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s relegation to the third tier of English football was confirmed when they lost 1-0 to play-off qualifiers Reading at the Madejski Stadium. Yann Kermorgant put the Royals ahead after only five minutes when he headed home Garath McCleary’s … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The greatest of great escapes?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics look like making a quick return to the third tier of English football yet there is still a slim chance that they could survive. They will need to win both their games against play-off contenders Reading and Leeds United … Continue reading →

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Latics are still hanging on – Wigan Athletic 0 Cardiff City 0

Posted on April 23, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics are on the verge of the third tier of English football after a dour 0-0 draw against Cardiff City. Birmingham City were defeated 1-0 by Aston Villa on Sunday, but Latics must win their last two games and Birmingham … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Do or die

Posted on April 21, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Graham Barrow’s cunning plan to upset Brighton’s promotion party might have come off on Easter Monday if it was not for some woeful defending. Barrow had hoped his team would keep the scores level until he could introduce the prolific … Continue reading →

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