Category Archives: Preston North End

Review – Gordon Milne, Shankly, My Dad and Me with Steve Younger

Posted on February 21, 2024 by ianhaspinall

In his engrossing football memoir Gordon Milne recalls his journey from Preston to Newcastle via Liverpool, Blackpool, Wigan, Coventry, Leicester, Turkey, and Japan. Milne is a pure football man who has encounters with some of the greatest players and managers … Continue reading →

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Latics unbeaten run comes to an end with dubious decision – Preston North End 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 27, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Maloney kept the same starting line-up following a goalless draw against Norwich City last week. Despite picking up an injury last week Whatmough was declared fit enough to start. Latics started strongly right from the kick off and Will Keane … Continue reading →

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Honours even as Latics return to the Championship – Wigan Athletic 0 Preston North End 0

Posted on August 1, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic opened their Championship account with a hard-fought 0-0 draw with local rivals Preston North End at the DW Stadium. Latics had good opportunities to score with Will Keane, Jack Whatmough and Callum Lang all going close. Ben Amos … Continue reading →

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Another derby day debacle – Preston North End 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 11, 2019 by ianhaspinall

It was a case of deja-vu as Wigan Athletic once again crashed to defeat at near neighbours Preston with a toothless performance. Latics had lost 4-0 at Deepdale last season and this was an equally embarrassing showing. Paul Cook’s men … Continue reading →

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Championship pundits may need to revise their predictions

Posted on August 9, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Many media pundits prematurely tipped Wigan Athletic for relegation this season but after a very successful transfer window Paul Cook’s team now look a much stronger outfit and much more likely to compete at the top half of the Championship. … Continue reading →

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Latics secure safety in style – Wigan Athletic 2 Preston North End 0

Posted on April 23, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic secured their Championship status moving eight points clear of third bottom Rotherham with a deserved 2-0 victory over local rivals Preston North End on Easter Monday. Latics went in front after only 11 minutes when Leon Clarke finished … Continue reading →

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Derby day debacle – Preston North End 4 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on October 8, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced their worst performance of the season as they were defeated 4-0 by Preston North End at Deepdale. It was a chastening defeat for Latics who have made such a bright start to their Championship campaign against a … Continue reading →

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Deadlock at the DW – Wigan Athletic 0 Preston North End 0

Posted on February 19, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics were held to a hard-fought 0-0 draw by Preston North End at the DW Stadium. In a game of few chances Latics’ Matt Gilks saved a penalty and the follow up from Jordan Hugill and they were denied a … Continue reading →

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Derby day disappointment for Latics – Preston North End 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 24, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics suffered the disappointment of a narrow 1-0 defeat to Preston despite dominating this Lancashire derby for long periods. Jordan Hugill’s deflected Aidan McGeady’s shot past Adam Bogdan after only seven minutes gave North End the lead. But Latics had … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Playing the killer pass

Posted on September 23, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics will be looking to move above local rivals Preston North End and out of the bottom three with a victory tonight at Deepdale. Both teams are struggling for a run of consistent form, with Latics having only gained one point … Continue reading →

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