Category Archives: Jake Buxton

Buxton’s brilliant boost – Wolves 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 15, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Jake Buxton boosted Latics’ Championship survival chances with an 88th-minute headed winner at Molineux. It was Buxton’s first ever goal for Latics as they managed their first double of the season by defeating Wolves. In a scrappy game with few … Continue reading →

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Captain Warnock is leading by example – Brentford 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on October 2, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The recently appointed Wigan Athletic captain Stephen Warnock produced a Man of the Match performance in the 0-0 draw at Brentford and helped the club to their first away point of the season. The 34-year-old former England international defender inspired … Continue reading →

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Appraising Latics’ transfer activity

Posted on September 1, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The anticipated late rush of transfer activity materialised on deadline day as Wigan Athletic added a further three players and three went out on loan. Striker Adam Le Fondre, winger Nathan Byrne and striker Kaiyne Woolery all signed, while Sam … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Revolving door keeps turning

Posted on August 4, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The new season is finally upon us, but Latics are still looking to bring in more players, despite heavy preseason recruitment. Gary Caldwell has been very busy in the transfer market and has already brought in seven new players – … Continue reading →

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Season preview – Good times ahead?

Posted on August 2, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics return to the Championship on Saturday after a brief absence and in excellent spirits. The players that were so ignominiously relegated under Malky Mackay have all left the club and the bad atmosphere which pervaded Latics has been transformed … Continue reading →

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