Category Archives: Martyn Waghorn

Wasteful Latics suffer another late sickener – Wigan Athletic 1 Derby County 1

Posted on December 27, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic once again succumbed to the obligatory late goal and have now failed to win in their last 12 matches. Latics had dominated proceedings against an out-of-form Derby County and had deservedly taken an 81st minute lead through substitute … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Latics reach rock bottom

Posted on April 16, 2015 by ianhaspinall

In a season of low points Latics reached their lowest point on Tuesday night when relegation was all but confirmed at Millwall. In a must-win fixture Wigan succumbed by naïvely falling into the Lions well-rehearsed trap. The home team set … Continue reading →

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Latics on the precipice after defeat at the Den – Millwall 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 15, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Latics survival chances are now poised on a precipice after they lost 2-0 at Millwall last night. Wigan had Martyn Waghorn and Jason Pearce and Millwall had Ed Upson sent off in a bad-tempered encounter. Millwall set out with a … Continue reading →

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Fantastic finale gives Wigan hope – Wigan Athletic 1 Bolton Wanderers 1

Posted on March 22, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Martyn Waghorn came to Wigan’s rescue with a spectacular overhead kick in the 94th minute to deny Bolton an unlikely victory at the DW Stadium. Latics had dominated proceedings but were unable to capitalise on their dominance and when Tom Walker’s deflected … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Posted on January 23, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It’s been a nightmare season so far but there is some evidence to suggest that the dark days may be coming to an end. Saturday’s improved second half performance against Blackburn Rovers has given me renewed hope that Latics can … Continue reading →

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Wigan tormented by Tractor Boys – Wigan Athletic 1 Ipswich Town 2

Posted on September 23, 2014 by ianhaspinall

In front of the TV cameras Latics gave a stuttering performance which allowed Ipswich Town to take all three points at the DW Stadium last night. Luke Hyam gave Ipswich the lead when he converted Tyrone Mings’s low cross and … Continue reading →

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Latics in formidable form – Wigan Athletic 4 Birmingham City 0

Posted on August 30, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced an outstanding display of attacking football to defeat Birmingham City 4-0 at the DW Stadium. Two goals by Callum McManaman and one each for full back Andrew Taylor and substitute Martyn Waghorn provided an emphatic scoreline but it … Continue reading →

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Royals routed by Latics supershow – Wigan Athletic 3 Reading 0

Posted on April 18, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan produced a top quality performance to defeat play-off rivals Reading 3-0 at the DW Stadium. In a one-sided encounter the Latics completely outplayed the Royals and thoroughly demonstrated their promotion credentials. Latics consolidated their fifth spot in the table … Continue reading →

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Waghorn cements Latics play-off push – Wigan Athletic 1 Leeds United 0

Posted on April 6, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Martyn Waghorn signed on a permanent deal from Leicester City this week and his 33rd minute goal was enough to edge past Leeds United at the DW Stadium. It was not Wigan’s best performance of the season but they did … Continue reading →

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Wigan consolidate position in play-off places – Wigan Athletic 2 Watford 1

Posted on March 23, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to an impressive ten games when they defeated mid-table Watford at the DW Stadium. Goals in each half by Jean Beausejour and Martyn Waghorn cancelled out Lewis McGugan’s opener for the … Continue reading →

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