Category Archives: Jordi Gomez

Wigan are in dreamland – Everton 0 Wigan Athletic 3 – FA Cup Quarter Final

Posted on March 10, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan are in dreamland after they produced a stunning 3-0 victory over Everton to reach their first ever FA Cup semi final. An incredible three goals in the space of three first half minutes swung the game inexorably in Wigan’s favour. … Continue reading →

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Wigan survive Macc attack – Macclesfield Town 0 Wigan Athletic 1 – FA Cup 4th Round

Posted on January 26, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan reached the last 16 of the FA Cup for only the second time in their history when they overcame a spirited Macclesfield town at Moss Rose. An early penalty converted by Jordi Gomez was enough to put the Latics … Continue reading →

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Has the FA Cup lost its sheen for the Latics? Wigan Athletic 1 Bournemouth 1

Posted on January 5, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A Jordi Gomez equaliser kept Wigan in the FA Cup as they struggled to overcome a well organised and hard-working League One outfit Bournemouth. The Spanish midfielder followed up his missed penalty to score from the rebound and secure a replay … Continue reading →

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A special day for Jordi Gomez – Wigan Athletic 3 Reading 2

Posted on November 25, 2012 by ianhaspinall

The much maligned midfielder Jordi Gomez scored a superb hat-trick in Wigan’s exhilarating 3-2 win against a resilient Reading at the DW Stadium. Often the scapegoat if Wigan struggle, the Spaniard scored three second-half goals to secure a vital home … Continue reading →

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Wigan’s fringe players disappoint in shock cup exit – Wigan Athletic 0 Bradford City 0 aet (Bradford win 4-2 on pens)

Posted on October 31, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slipped out of the Capital One Cup with a shock defeat on penalties to Division 2 Bradford City. After David Jones and Ben Watson had converted their spot kicks, Shaun Maloney fired over the bar and Jordi Gomez … Continue reading →

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A frustrating afternoon at SOL – Sunderland 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 30, 2012 by ianhaspinall

It can be an uncomfortable experience sitting with the opposition fans when you are supporting your team but this was my lot when Wigan visited the Stadium of Light on Saturday. A Sunderland supporting friend had offered me a free … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Wigan stun the Gunners – Arsenal 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 17, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic fans waking up today may feel that they have entered some alternative twilight zone where little teams like Wigan can regularly beat the top Premier League teams. Last night’s superb victory at the Emirates comes on the back … Continue reading →

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Cech hands Wigan a deserved point – Wigan Athletic 1 Chelsea 1

Posted on December 18, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic earned an excellent point against their super wealthy opponents in the late kick off at the DW Stadium on Saturday evening. Daniel Sturridge had given Chelsea the lead in the 59th minute but a mistake by Chelsea goalkeeper Petr … Continue reading →

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The wheel of fortune turns in Wigan’s favour – Sunderland 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on November 27, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Last week Wigan Athletic were thwarted by some terrible luck, poor refereeing and a 99th minute equaliser, this week the wheel of fortune turned in Wigan’s favour as they overcame Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Wigan’s 2-1 victory heaped … Continue reading →

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High drama as Rovers steal a point – Wigan Athletic 3 Blackburn Rovers 3

Posted on November 20, 2011 by ianhaspinall

There was high drama on Saturday as Wigan took on local rivals Blackburn Rovers in a pulsating relegation six pointer. This game had just about everything – six goals, defensive mistakes, a sending off, a game changing refereeing error and … Continue reading →

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