Category Archives: Malky Mackay

Desperate days for Wigan – Wigan Athletic 1 Rotherham United 2

Posted on December 21, 2014 by ianhaspinall

This crucial relegation six pointer ended in 2-1 victory for the visitors Rotherham after a dismal display by Latics. Despite the need to secure a vital first win in 17 matches the Wigan players showed little of the desire required … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex Revell, Ben Watson, Malky Mackay, Rotherham United, Tom Lawrence, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

12th Man: Time for players to take responsibility

Posted on December 19, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics enter the hectic Christmas period in poor form and desperately in need of a first win under Malky Mackay. Saturday’s opponents Rotherham were expected to be near the drop zone after their promotion from League 1 but Wigan are … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Where are all the goals?

Posted on December 12, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics fans will be travelling down to Watford on Saturday more in hope than expectation of getting a good result. The signs are not looking good for Wigan as they slumped to a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Norwich City in … Continue reading →

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Malky Mackay has a tough job ahead – Wigan Athletic 0 Norwich City 1

Posted on December 7, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic manager Malky Mackay saw his charges slump to a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Norwich City on Saturday. The Latics manager has been embroiled in off the field controversies since his arrival at the club, but it is … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Conundrum up front needs sorting

Posted on December 5, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics will feel very frustrated not to have got at least a point from last Saturday’s fixture at Sheffield Wednesday. Despite dominating possession they failed to capitalise on their chances and a couple of defensive lapses were their downfall. Such … Continue reading →

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Defensive errors prove costly for Latics – Sheffield Wednesday 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 29, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s defensive frailties were evident as they lost 2-1 to Sheffield Wednesday in a game in which they should have secured at least a point. Latics took a 26th minute lead through a Chris McCann header but the Owls … Continue reading →

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Maloney magic lifts Latics spirits – Wigan Athletic 1 Middlesbrough 1

Posted on November 23, 2014 by ianhaspinall

It was a difficult day for everybody at Wigan Athletic as the new manager Malky Mackay took his first game in charge against Middlesbrough. The furore about his appointment and Dave Whelan’s subsequent controversial comments meant that there was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Dave Whelan, Malky Mackay, Patrick Bamford, Shaun Maloney, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

12th Man: Mackay is not a pariah

Posted on November 21, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Like many Latics fans I have mixed feelings about the appointment of Malky Mackay. Dave Whelan’s decision to appoint Mackay is a controversial and risky appointment that could well backfire on him. Mackay has been at the centre of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cardiff City, Championship, Dave Whelan, Malky Mackay, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Malky Mackay appointed as Latics manager

Posted on November 19, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay has been appointed as the new manager of Wigan Athletic today. The former Cardiff City and Watford manager was described by Chairman Dave Whelan as: ‘overwhelmingly the outstanding candidate’ for the position, following the … Continue reading →

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Latics sack Rosler

Posted on November 13, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic have announced the sacking of manager Uwe Rosler at around 3.45 pm today. The announcement came as something of a surprise after Wigan Chairman Dave Whelan had recently backed Rosler to turn results around. However, following further consideration and … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Chris Hughton, Dave Whelan, Malky Mackay, Tony Pulis, Uwe Rösler, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment