Category Archives: Paul Cook

12th Man – Cook’s men answer the critics

Posted on November 24, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Paul Cook and his players answered the critics with a comfortable 3-0 win against Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday night. It was pleasing to get back to winning ways as the moaners and groaners had been out in force since Saturday’s … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s progress to the top

Posted on November 17, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics’ manager Paul Cook is deservedly getting plenty of media attention after a superb start to his career at the DW Stadium. The popular Scouser has steered Latics to second in the table and they are gradually closing the gap … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Checkatrade Trophy fiasco

Posted on November 10, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics went out of the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night after they fielded their Academy team against League Two Accrington Stanley. Manager Paul Cook demonstrated his priorities by not risking first team players in a competition, which has been devalued … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s recipe for success

Posted on September 15, 2017 by ianhaspinall

It’s been a mixed week for Latics with a first defeat at Shrewsbury and an impressive display at Charlton. It was a below par performance in Shropshire with several players not at their best. Midfielders Sam Morsy and Lee Evans, … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cooking up a feast

Posted on September 1, 2017 by ianhaspinall

You can’t help but love Paul Cook after such a great opening to his tenure as Wigan Athletic manager. Cook has won five, drawn one and lost one of his opening seven games and the style of football has been … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cooking up a storm

Posted on August 25, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics unbeaten run came to an end as they lost 4-1 to Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night but they will be hoping to maintain their winning League One form against Paul Cook’s former club Portsmouth tomorrow. … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s positive vibes

Posted on August 18, 2017 by ianhaspinall

I’m trying not to get too carried away so early in the season but Latics have made an impressive start to the campaign. They rarely have a good start and it is the first time they’ve won their first three … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s high standards

Posted on August 11, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics continued their good start to the season with a somewhat lucky 2-1 League Cup victory against a combative Blackpool team. Paul Cook’s rotation policy for the League Cup was an eminently sensible approach to what is a lengthy fixture … Continue reading →

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Wigan bolt out of the starting blocks – MK Dons 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on August 6, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Match report by Jamie Aspinall. For a change, Latics started the season with a win and a great performance to boot. Nick Powell was the only player able to find a way past ex-Latics keeper Lee Nicholls, who kept the … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cooking up something good

Posted on August 4, 2017 by ianhaspinall

It’s been a typically hectic close season at Latics with a new manager Paul Cook, new coaching staff and the usual high turnover of players. For some fans transfer speculation can be unsettling as their favourite players seek a move … Continue reading →

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