Category Archives: Manchester United

Latics bow out of the FA Cup after creditable display – Wigan Athletic 0 Manchester United 2 – FA Cup 3rd Round

Posted on January 9, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes from the draw away at Barnsley, with Thelo Aasgaard and Stephen Humphrys replacing Callum Lang & Josh Magennis. Manchester United manager Erik den Hag named his strongest possible side at the DW Stadium. Latics had … Continue reading →

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Review – Inshallah United: A Story of Faith and Football by Nooruddean Choudry

Posted on June 20, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Inshallah United is an unusual and entertaining memoir about a football loving British-born Pakistani living in North Manchester. Nooruddean Choudry is a Muslim, Manchester United supporting, Morrissey-loving, Maggie Thatcher-hating, working-class Mancunian. Growing up in the late 1980s and 90s as … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Nick Powell a fragile genius

Posted on October 13, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Media pundits and football fans are prone to hyperbole but Nick Powell is justifying all the hype this season. Powell is an exceptional talent who is proving to be a cut above most players in League One. He is Latics’ … Continue reading →

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Red Devils strength in depth too much for Latics – Manchester United 4 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 30, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Manchester United progressed to the last 16 of the FA Cup with a dominant second half performance against Wigan Athletic. Latics produced a brave battling first half display but were ultimately undone by United’s greater quality in depth. The underdogs … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Up for the Cup

Posted on January 27, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics face the daunting task of trying to eliminate the current FA Cup holders Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. United are in resurgent form in the Premier League under Jose Mourinho, have qualified for the League Cup final … Continue reading →

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12th Man – It is getting serious now

Posted on January 13, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics reaped the reward of a first home victory in seven games against Nottingham Forest with a high profile fourth round draw at FA Cup holders Manchester United. Former United reserve team manager Warren Joyce will be relishing the prospect … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The right man for the job?

Posted on November 4, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It’s been an unsettling period at Wigan Athletic following the sacking Gary Caldwell by owner Dave Whelan and Chairman David Sharpe. The dismissal was unexpected and most of Latics’ fans felt that the hierarchy had harshly treated Caldwell. However, on … Continue reading →

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Wigan slip tamely out of Capital One Cup – Manchester City 5 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 24, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Latics unsurprisingly slipped out of the League Cup at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City hit five goals to secure a place in the fourth round. City only led 1-0 at half time after good work by Fernandinho set up … Continue reading →

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Transfer deadline day round up – Wigan Athletic

Posted on September 2, 2013 by ianhaspinall

The main news of the night was the transfer of James McCarthy to Everton for a fee reported to be £13m. Maroune Fellaini’s late move from Everton to Manchester United for £27.5m looked to have triggered McCarthy’s move to Goodison Park. … Continue reading →

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Robin Van Persie is the difference – Wigan Athletic 0 – Manchester United 2

Posted on August 12, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Two goals by Robin Van Persie secured a first trophy for David Moyes as United overcame Latics in the Community Shield. Wigan were competitive throughout and matched their local rivals for long periods but it was the quality of Van … Continue reading →

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