Category Archives: League One

Latics impress with first win at the Valley – Charlton Athletic 0 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on September 12, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic recorded their first ever win at The Valley with a convincing 3-0 performance against Charlton Athletic. Latics created plenty of early chances but had to wait until just before half time when Gavin Massey converted Reece James’ cross … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Deja vu?

Posted on September 8, 2017 by ianhaspinall

It was only in April 2016 that Latics eased to the top of the League One table with an emphatic 5-1 victory at Shrewsbury Town and they will be hoping for a repeat of that performance tomorrow. The big win … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cooking up a feast

Posted on September 1, 2017 by ianhaspinall

You can’t help but love Paul Cook after such a great opening to his tenure as Wigan Athletic manager. Cook has won five, drawn one and lost one of his opening seven games and the style of football has been … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cooking up a storm

Posted on August 25, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics unbeaten run came to an end as they lost 4-1 to Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night but they will be hoping to maintain their winning League One form against Paul Cook’s former club Portsmouth tomorrow. … Continue reading →

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Wigan cruise to another victory – Oldham Athletic 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on August 20, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan maintained their one hundred per cent record and moved to the top of League One with a comfortable win at struggling Oldham. Wigan went ahead after only eight minutes when Ivan Toney turned home Lee Evans’ cross from close … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s positive vibes

Posted on August 18, 2017 by ianhaspinall

I’m trying not to get too carried away so early in the season but Latics have made an impressive start to the campaign. They rarely have a good start and it is the first time they’ve won their first three … Continue reading →

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Promise of good times ahead as Wigan rout Bury – Wigan Athletic 4 Bury 1

Posted on August 14, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics demonstrated their promotion credentials with a confident 4-1 victory against local rivals Bury. Former Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell grabbed a brace as Latics maintained their good start to the League One campaign. The home team produced some slick … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s high standards

Posted on August 11, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics continued their good start to the season with a somewhat lucky 2-1 League Cup victory against a combative Blackpool team. Paul Cook’s rotation policy for the League Cup was an eminently sensible approach to what is a lengthy fixture … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cooking up something good

Posted on August 4, 2017 by ianhaspinall

It’s been a typically hectic close season at Latics with a new manager Paul Cook, new coaching staff and the usual high turnover of players. For some fans transfer speculation can be unsettling as their favourite players seek a move … Continue reading →

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When Saturday Comes pre-season preview 2017/18

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ianhaspinall

When Saturday Comes magazine recently asked for my views on Latics’ prospects for their pre-season preview so I thought I’d also record my responses here. 1. Realistically, how will you do? I’m optimistic with Paul Cook in charge and if … Continue reading →

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