Category Archives: League One

12th Man – The qualities required for promotion

Posted on March 23, 2018 by ianhaspinall

The League One table is looking much healthier for Latics after two very important away wins at Bradford City and Walsall. Latics have not been at their fluent best in these games but they are now showing the qualities that … Continue reading →

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Latics up the pressure – Walsall 0 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on March 22, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic eased past Walsall with a comfortable victory at the Bescot Stadium and upped the pressure on Shrewsbury and Blackburn at the top of the League One table. Walsall didn’t get the new manager ‘bounce’ under Dean Keates as … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Enjoy the rollercoaster ride!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It’s been another gripping week in the life of Wigan Athletic as they go in search of what would be an unprecedented League One and FA Cup double. Latics looked likely to be on the end of a surprise defeat … Continue reading →

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Fantastic finale as Latics move on up – Bradford City 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on March 14, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Michael Jacobs’ crucial 91st minute winner sent Latics’ fans into raptures at Valley Parade as they moved up to second place in the League One table. On a terrible pitch and in blustery conditions both teams opted for the route … Continue reading →

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Just an off day or something more serious? Wigan Athletic 3 Scunthorpe United 3

Posted on March 11, 2018 by ianhaspinall

A late Gary Roberts equaliser saved Latics from what could have been a damaging defeat in an high scoring encounter against Scunthorpe United at the DW Stadium. Former Wigan loanee striker Ivan Toney’s neat finish on 53 minutes looked to … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The race to the top

Posted on March 9, 2018 by ianhaspinall

The battle between the League One title favourites ended all square on Sunday at Ewood Park but with Latics coming out of the game with a significant psychological advantage. They were 2-0 down at half-time and some Rovers’ fans were … Continue reading →

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Superb fightback puts Latics in driving seat for the title – Blackburn Rovers 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on March 4, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced a superb second-half performance to comeback from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 in the top of the table clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. Adam Armstrong produced a clinical finish from the edge of the area to … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Fixture frustration but it’s an exciting time to be a Latics fan

Posted on March 2, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It was frustrating to see Latics game at Bristol Rovers called off on Tuesday night due to a frozen pitch as the backlog of fixtures is starting to mount up. Latics are now six points behind leaders Blackburn Rovers and … Continue reading →

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Important win keeps Latics in the hunt for two trophies – Wigan Athletic 1 Rochdale 0

Posted on February 25, 2018 by ianhaspinall

This week’s FA Cup heroes Wigan Athletic and Rochdale went head-to-head at the DW Stadium with the Latics coming out on top. Latics went ahead after only 12 minutes when Michael Jacobs’ precise finish from the edge of the area … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Managing the bounce back

Posted on February 16, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It is hard to comprehend what has happened to Latics in the last two games. The team, which was in such fine form and was unbeaten in 17 games, is now struggling to perform against average opponents. The normally watertight … Continue reading →

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