Category Archives: Shaun Maloney

Derby day deadlock – Wigan Athletic 1 Blackburn Rovers 1

Posted on January 18, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Both teams will have reason to feel frustrated after this Lancashire derby ended 1-1 at the DW Stadium on Saturday. Rovers went ahead when Tom Cairney set up Corry Evans and his smart finish beat Scott Carson from the edge … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Malky has got to find some green shoots of recovery

Posted on January 16, 2015 by ianhaspinall

I’m trying to remain optimistic, but it’s proving to be a very difficult task. Wigan’s current form is abysmal and it isn’t showing any signs of abating. Just how long can Wigan’s malaise continue? The introduction of a new manager … 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: Memorable for all the wrong reasons

Posted on December 29, 2014 by ianhaspinall

The last two years have probably been two of the most memorable in Wigan Athletic’s 82-year history, but 2014 is now turning out to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Few events could match the tremendous highs of the … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Time for players to take responsibility

Posted on December 19, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics enter the hectic Christmas period in poor form and desperately in need of a first win under Malky Mackay. Saturday’s opponents Rotherham were expected to be near the drop zone after their promotion from League 1 but Wigan are … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Malky can weather media storm

Posted on November 28, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Malky Mackay’s appointment and Dave Whelan’s subsequent controversial comments have resulted in an unprecedented amount of negative media coverage for the club, but on the pitch there are grounds for optimism. The media storm created must have been a massive … Continue reading →

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Maloney magic lifts Latics spirits – Wigan Athletic 1 Middlesbrough 1

Posted on November 23, 2014 by ianhaspinall

It was a difficult day for everybody at Wigan Athletic as the new manager Malky Mackay took his first game in charge against Middlesbrough. The furore about his appointment and Dave Whelan’s subsequent controversial comments meant that there was a … Continue reading →

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Shaun Maloney shines for Scotland

Posted on November 16, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic forward Shaun Maloney scored a classic goal for Scotland in their 1-0 victory against the Republic of Ireland on Friday night. You can relive the goal from every angle here:  

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Latics held in six goal thriller – Wigan Athletic 3 Fulham 3

Posted on November 2, 2014 by ianhaspinall

A late penalty by Bryan Ruiz denied Wigan all three points in a pulsating 3-3 draw with Fulham at the DW Stadium. Fulham’s Ross McCormack was dismissed after two yellow cards and Wigan’s Leon Barnett was given a straight red after … Continue reading →

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Latics winless run continues – Wigan Athletic 0 Millwall 0

Posted on October 22, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s winless run was extended to eight games after yet another 0-0 draw, this time at home to Millwall. The home team dominated the game but lacked the cutting edge which would have given them all three points. James McClean … Continue reading →

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