Category Archives: West Ham United

Latics stun unhappy Hammers – Wigan Athletic 2 West Ham United 0

Posted on January 28, 2018 by ianhaspinall

  Latics recorded a famous FA Cup fourth-round victory as they completely outplayed Premier League West Ham at the DW Stadium. The injury-hit Hammers posed little threat throughout as Latics ran out comfortable 2-0 winners with a brace from top … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s special treats

Posted on January 26, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It was a very pleasing result at Plymouth as Latics came through one of their toughest tests of the season. The large Home Park crowd had come with high expectations as their team were unbeaten in eight games and they … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The greatest of great escapes?

Posted on April 28, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics look like making a quick return to the third tier of English football yet there is still a slim chance that they could survive. They will need to win both their games against play-off contenders Reading and Leeds United … Continue reading →

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Book review: Whatever happened to Billy Parks? A football novel with a heart and soul

Posted on September 3, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Whatever happened to Billy Parks? By Gareth R Roberts is a fictional account of wasted talent but with the possibility of a remarkable redemption. Right from the beginning we are emotionally drawn to Billy; he has a difficult upbringing and … 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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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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Is Mauro Boselli now ready for life in the Premier League?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Mauro Boselli grabbed a brace at West Ham United to help fire Wigan Athletic into the last sixteen of the Capital One Cup. Boselli’s clinical finishing made the difference at Upton Park as the Argentinian striker followed up his goal … Continue reading →

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Still Hanging On

Posted on May 12, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Well we are still hanging on but it is now only by our fingertips. Results last Saturday went against us, despite a good performance at Villa Park we could only manage a draw, Blackpool gained an unexpected point at Spurs and … Continue reading →

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Who do you want to go down?

Posted on April 29, 2011 by ianhaspinall

As we enter the last four games of the Premier League season everyone is trying to predict the future results and what the final league table might look like. I have to say that having had a go for myself … Continue reading →

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