Category Archives: Leam Richardson

Latics getting better all the time – Wigan Athletic 2 Doncaster Rovers 1

Posted on September 13, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s new team have started the season with surprising success and they are improving game by game. Doncaster went ahead on 22 minutes when Tommy Rowe converted former Latic Joe Dodoo’s pass. Latics weren’t ruffled by the setback and … Continue reading →

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Latics show composure and organisation to overcome Pompey – Wigan Athletic 1 Portsmouth 0

Posted on August 29, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Latics were the victors in this closely contested encounter between two teams who will be hoping to challenge for promotion at the end of the League One season. Callum Lang’s composed finish in the 78th minute made the difference in … Continue reading →

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Latics late show stuns Rotherham – Wigan Athletic 1 Rotherham United 0

Posted on August 16, 2021 by ianhaspinall

In the first competitive match at the DW Stadium for nearly 18 months there was an emotional atmosphere amongst the fans. Phoenix 2021 Ltd Chairman Talal Al Hammad was able greet the fans for the first time and the kick … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic season preview – the big push for promotion

Posted on August 2, 2021 by ianhaspinall

After a traumatic period of administration and a relegation battle Latics go into the new season with renewed optimism. Manager Leam Richardson has had to do a major rebuild of the squad with only six players under contract, but he … Continue reading →

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The big rebuild with Leam Richardson and Phoenix 2021

Posted on May 17, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic survived a traumatic season of administration and a relegation battle but they will go into the close season with renewed optimism. The new Bahraini owners Phoenix 2021 have steadied the ship and have pledged to rebuild the club … Continue reading →

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Latics greatest of great escapes as Hull are Champions – Hull City 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on May 1, 2021 by ianhaspinall

* Despite spending most of the season in administration during a pandemic Wigan Athletic retained their League One status after Rochdale and Northampton lost their games. * Latics matched Hull at the KCOM Stadium for most of the game but … Continue reading →

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Latics frustrated by route one Gills – Gillingham 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 31, 2021 by ianhaspinall

* Despite creating the better chances Wigan Athletic slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the Priestfield Stadium and remain in the relegation zone.  * Play-off chasing Gillingham relied on their long ball game and their prolific striker Vadaine Oliver’s … Continue reading →

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Cook and Richardson in stalemate – Wigan Athletic 0 Ipswich Town 0

Posted on March 27, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Former Wigan Athletic manager Paul Cook returned to the DW Stadium with Ipswich Town and his team fought out a dour 0-0 draw with Leam Richardson’s Latics. Both teams needed the three points with Ipswich trying to get into the … Continue reading →

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Latics in dire straits – Swindon Town 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on February 2, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic tamely surrendered to Swindon Town in the League One basement battle at the County Ground. The hosts went in front on 17 minutes when Jamie Jones spilled Tyler Smith’s header and Brett Pitman followed up to head home … Continue reading →

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Latics impressively solid but lacking a cutting edge – Wigan Athletic 0 Fleetwood Town 0

Posted on January 23, 2021 by ianhaspinall

A much-changed Wigan Athletic fought out a dour 0-0 draw with Fleetwood Town at the DW Stadium. The hosts looked solid defensively with new signings George Johnston and Corey Whelan making their debuts in defence but the forwards had an … Continue reading →

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