Category Archives: Roberto Martinez

Martinez ends his special relationship with Wigan

Posted on May 28, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Sad news for Wigan fans today when it was announced that Roberto Martinez would be leaving the club. Following a lunchtime meeting with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan, Martinez has offered his resignation. Whelan told BBC Sport, “He wanted permission to move so … Continue reading →

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Martinez decision delayed – negotiations continue

Posted on May 23, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has delayed making a decision on his future until early next week. Martinez was expected to make a decision today, but according to Sky Sports News a meeting with chairman Dave Whelan did not reach a conclusion. … Continue reading →

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Time for another Wigan miracle

Posted on May 14, 2013 by ianhaspinall

FA Cup winners Wigan Athletic go into tonight’s game at Arsenal knowing only another win will do if they are to extend their eight-year stay in the Premier League. Wigan need to win their game at the Emirates and also … Continue reading →

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Has Wigan Athletic’s win restored faith in the FA Cup?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by ianhaspinall

It is now twenty-four hours since Wigan Athletic won a historic first ever FA Cup Final and the reality of what they have achieved is just starting to sink in. The Wigan story is a modern-day football fairytale. A small town … Continue reading →

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Special memories and a time for cup glory?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by ianhaspinall

I will be a very proud man when Wigan Athletic walk out onto the Wembley pitch to face Manchester City in the 132nd FA Cup Final. When I started supporting Wigan as a nine-year-old they were a non-league team and never … Continue reading →

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Wigan slip deeper into trouble – West Ham United 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 20, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Despite being the better team for long periods Wigan lacked a cutting edge and slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Upton Park. Both goals came against the run of play, one in each half by Matt Jarvis and Kevin Nolan. … Continue reading →

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More teams drop into the relegation mixer – what are the prospects for survival?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by ianhaspinall

After last weekend’s round of Premier League fixtures more teams have been dragged into the relegation dogfight. Newcastle, Sunderland and West Ham now have a fight on their hands if they are to retain their top flight status. Until recently these … Continue reading →

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Time for Wigan Athletic fans to back the team to make FA Cup history

Posted on February 28, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic are one game away from a historic FA Cup semi final at Wembley when they face Everton on Saturday 9th March and all Wiganers are being encouraged to support their team at Goodison Park. Latics have been allocated … Continue reading →

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Wigan’s quality makes for unhappy Hammers – Wigan Athletic 2 West Ham United 1

Posted on October 28, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan went into this fixture without a home victory and West Ham on a fine run of form but it was the Latics who emerged triumphant. The home team controlled the game and should have won by more goals and … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic Pinterest

Posted on October 5, 2012 by ianhaspinall

I’ve been experimenting with Pinterest the newish social media application and have decided it’s a great tool for pulling together all my Wigan Athletic images. Effectively Pinterest is a virtual pinboard, it allows you to organise and share all the visual … Continue reading →

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