Category Archives: Manchester United

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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United’s win is all too predictable – Wigan Athletic 0 Manchester United 4

Posted on January 2, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Manchester United eased past a weary looking Wigan Athletic on New Year’s Day with a brace each for strikers Robin Van Persie and Javier Hernandez providing the routine victory. The Latics have now conceded eight goals against the league leaders … Continue reading →

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International Air Miles do Wigan no favours at Old Trafford – Manchester United 4 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 15, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Manchester United cruised to victory with four second half goals against a Wigan team who looked well off the pace after travelling for two rounds of international matches.  Once upon a time Latics didn’t have internationals in their line up … Continue reading →

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How football dominates our culture

Posted on July 20, 2012 by ianhaspinall

I recently attended an entertaining discussion at the Latitude Festival about how football obsesses and structures our culture with ex-footballer and broadcaster Pat Nevin and authors Rodge Glass and Alan Bissett. Nevin expertly chaired the discussion with the two writers … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic 2012/13 fixtures announced

Posted on June 18, 2012 by ianhaspinall

The fixtures for Wigan Athletic’s eighth season in the Barclays Premier League were announced this morning with Latics first game at home to Champions League winners Chelsea on Saturday August 18th. This is followed by a trip to top flight newcomers … Continue reading →

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Historic win for Wigan reignites title race – Wigan Athletic 1 Manchester United 0

Posted on April 12, 2012 by ianhaspinall

It was a memorable night at the DW Stadium as Wigan defeated Manchester United for the first time in their history. Prior to the game Wigan had never taken a point from their local neighbours but on this occasion they … Continue reading →

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Refereeing mistakes ease the way for United – Manchester United 5 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 27, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The scoreline may suggest an easy win for United but it was two catastrophic mistakes by referee Phil Dowd that tipped the game in United’s favour. United had taken the lead through Park Ji-Sung but Wigan were starting to get … Continue reading →

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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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