Category Archives: Manchester City

Is it time for a football revolution?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The opening games of the new Premier League season have demonstrated that the gap between the mega rich teams and the rest is now increasing. With only seven games played the Big Guns are way ahead. Manchester United have won … Continue reading →

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Not a level playing field? Manchester City 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 11, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan fans should not be too despondent after this 3-0 defeat to the über wealthy Manchester City. On this form City are potential Premier League champions and many teams will suffer much heavier defeats at the Etihad Stadium. City played … Continue reading →

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Trying to predict the future – winners and losers for 2011/12

Posted on August 6, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The new Premier League season is nearly upon us and it is time for every fan, pundit and casual observer to offer up their predictions for the winners and losers in the 2011/12 season. As a Latics fan, it is … Continue reading →

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Still Hanging On

Posted on May 12, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Well we are still hanging on but it is now only by our fingertips. Results last Saturday went against us, despite a good performance at Villa Park we could only manage a draw, Blackpool gained an unexpected point at Spurs and … Continue reading →

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City defeat and nine cup finals ahead

Posted on March 9, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan deserved at least a point from Saturday’s game at Manchester City, but yet again it ended in heroic defeat for the Latics. Wigan matched their wealthy neighbours throughout and if it was not for an uncharacteristic goalkeeping error by … Continue reading →

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Shaun Goater’s handball and our friend Stuart Attwell

Posted on March 3, 2011 by ianhaspinall

          Latics visit Eastlands on Saturday evening for a high-profile fixture against one of the wealthiest clubs in world football. Manchester City currently lie third in the table and Wigan are now rock bottom. City’s lavishly … Continue reading →

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