Category Archives: Oriel Riera

12th Man: Fire sale chaos or master plan for survival?

Posted on January 30, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It’s been another dispiriting week to be a Wigan Athletic fan, yet another home defeat and the exodus of our FA Cup winning stars. Just when you think things can’t get worse, we get another kick in the teeth as … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Where do we go from here?

Posted on January 9, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Yet another defeat last Saturday this time to local rivals Bolton in the FA Cup and Wigan’s terrible run of form continues. Malky Mackay has been unable to improve results and has now lost six of his eight games since … 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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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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Latics get vital first win – Wigan Athletic 1 Blackpool 0

Posted on August 24, 2014 by ianhaspinall

A first goal for new signing Oriel Riera was enough for Latics to secure their first three points of the season against struggling Blackpool at the DW Stadium. Wigan should’ve been out of sight by half time after creating a … Continue reading →

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