Category Archives: League One

12th Man: Spirit will stand Latics in good stead

Posted on September 18, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics will be regretting allowing their opponents two goal starts in their recent away fixtures. Fortunately they were able to retrieve the deficit at Chesterfield although they were ultimately unsuccessful at Port Vale. But what it does demonstrate is the … Continue reading →

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Roller coaster ends in disappointment – Port Vale 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on September 13, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics almost repeated the heroics of last week as they came back from 2-0 down to draw level, but they were ultimately disappointed as Port Vale grabbed the winner in stoppage time. Vale went ahead through Anthony Grant on 33 … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Another epic to remember

Posted on September 11, 2015 by ianhaspinall

What a fantastic comeback at Chesterfield. Latics looked down and out at the Proact Stadium after 68 minutes when Leon Barnett put through his own goal to make it 2-0 to the Spireites. But Barnett soon redeemed himself with an … Continue reading →

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High drama secures Latics first away win – Chesterfield 2 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on September 5, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics Wigan recorded their first away win of the season with a dramatic comeback from two goals down to win 3-2 at Chesterfield. With nine minutes of normal time remaining Latics looked to be down and out, but Leon Barnett’s … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Let’s hope Latics can prove Hansen wrong again

Posted on September 4, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made a real statement of intent by recruiting young and hopefully hungry players on transfer deadline day. The manager added four promising young players to his already youthful first team squad. On a day when it looked like … Continue reading →

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Jacobs makes the difference – Wigan Athletic 1 Crewe Alexandra 0

Posted on August 30, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan remain undefeated at the DW Stadium after a less than convincing 1-0 win against Crewe Alexandra. Michael Jacobs header in the 12th minute was enough to separate the two teams in a closely fought encounter. Latics just about deserved … Continue reading →

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12th Man: How do we bounce back?

Posted on August 28, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics quickly need to get back to winning ways on Saturday at home to Crewe Alexandra after a very lacklustre performance at Gillingham. Apart from a brief spell in the second half at the Priestfield Stadium, Latics had been unable … Continue reading →

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Dack double sinks Latics – Gillingham 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 23, 2015 by ianhaspinall

After the optimism of Wednesday night Latics were brought back down to earth with a bump as they were outplayed by Gillingham at the Priestfield Stadium. Two goals from Bradley Dack, one in each half, ensured the Gills secured all … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Scunthorpe show was reminiscent of Martinez

Posted on August 21, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell’s young team gave Scunthorpe United a lesson in pass and move on Wednesday night at the DW Stadium. The Iron had no answer to Wigan’s style of play, which was reminiscent of the dominant performances produced in the … Continue reading →

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Latics are tiki-taka tormentors – Wigan Athletic 3 Scunthorpe United 0

Posted on August 19, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan gave Scunthorpe a footballing lesson as they recorded their first win of the 2015/16 League One campaign. The 3-0 scoreline did not flatter Latics as they dominated proceedings throughout the 90 minutes. Will Grigg gave Latics the lead from … Continue reading →

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