Category Archives: Jason Pearce

High five as Wigan go top – Shrewsbury Town 1 Wigan Athletic 5

Posted on April 2, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic eased to the top of the League One table with an emphatic 5-1 victory at Shrewsbury Town. A mistake by Reece Wabara allowed Sullay Kaikai to give the Shrews a surprise lead on 28 minutes, but Latics quickly … Continue reading →

Posted in Conor McAleny, Jason Pearce, League One, Shrewsbury Town, Wigan Athletic, Will Grigg, Yanic Wildschut | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

12th Man – Rising to the promotion challenge

Posted on November 20, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It was another great away day last Saturday as Latics dominated proceedings to win at Rochdale. Latics should probably have won by more than two goals on the day, but it was still a classy performance by Gary Caldwell’s team. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex Revell, Gary Caldwell, Jason Pearce, Johnstone's Paint Trophy, League One, Wigan Athletic, Yanic Wildschut | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Past Hill and Dale – Rochdale 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on November 15, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Prior to the match, Rochdale manager Keith Hill assessed Wigan’s promotion chances when he said: “They’ll be in the top two. There’s no question in my mind that at the end of the season they’ll be in the top two”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Jason Pearce, Keith Hill, Michael Jacobs, Rochdale, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

12th Man: Display at Bradford shows mastering defence

Posted on October 30, 2015 by ianhaspinall

One of the main concerns about Latics early season performances has been their poor defending. Many of the games have seen lapses of concentration, defensive mix-ups and even bizarre own goals. Richard O’Donnell, Leon Barnett, Donervon Daniels and Reece James … Continue reading →

Posted in Chris McCann, Craig Morgan, Jason Pearce, Jussi Jaaskelainen, League One, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

12th Man: Latics reach rock bottom

Posted on April 16, 2015 by ianhaspinall

In a season of low points Latics reached their lowest point on Tuesday night when relegation was all but confirmed at Millwall. In a must-win fixture Wigan succumbed by naïvely falling into the Lions well-rehearsed trap. The home team set … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Gary Caldwell, Jason Pearce, Martyn Waghorn, Millwall, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Latics on the precipice after defeat at the Den – Millwall 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 15, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics survival chances are now poised on a precipice after they lost 2-0 at Millwall last night. Wigan had Martyn Waghorn and Jason Pearce and Millwall had Ed Upson sent off in a bad-tempered encounter. Millwall set out with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Ed Upson, Jason Pearce, Magaye Gueye, Martyn Waghorn, Millwall, Nadjim Abdou, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Latics spirited display may not be enough – Fulham 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 11, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s Championship survival hopes are now hanging by a thread after last night’s 2-2 draw with Fulham. Despite a spirited performance under new manager Gary Caldwell Latics were unable to capitalise on their dominance and are now seven points … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Fulham, Gary Caldwell, Jason Pearce, Jermaine Pennant, Matt Smith, Ross McCormack, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

12th Man: Reading between lines we are back!

Posted on February 20, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Tuesday night’s 1-0 win at Reading has given everyone renewed hope that Latics can escape the drop to League One. It was a spirited and hard-working performance which closes the gap between themselves and their rivals. Wigan are now only six … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Chris Herd, Harry Maguire, Jason Pearce, Malky Mackay, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Renewed hope or false dawn? Reading 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 18, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics won their first game in nine Championship matches as they overcame Reading 1-0 at the Madejski Stadium tonight. A 17th minute right foot finish by debutant defender Jason Pearce was enough to secure the three points for Wigan despite … Continue reading →

Posted in Jason Pearce, Reading, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

12th Man: Revolving door is not slowing down

Posted on February 6, 2015 by ianhaspinall

The revolving doors at the DW Stadium kept turning this week as the club experienced an unprecedented turnover in playing staff. Latics have gone through a huge transformation in the last few weeks with ten players leaving and seven joining … Continue reading →

Posted in Andy Delort, Billy McKay, Championship, Chris Herd, Fraser Fyvie, Gaetan Bong, Jason Pearce, Leon Clarke, Liam Ridgewell, Malky Mackay, Sheyi Ojo, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment