Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Review – HH: Helenio Herrara Football’s Original Master of the Dark Arts by Richard Fitzpatrick

Posted on June 10, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Richard Fitzpatrick has produced a fascinating biography of Helenio Herrara, one of the most enigmatic, successful and yet disturbing characters in European football. Herrara had an almost mythic existence: a poverty-stricken childhood; he nearly died from diphtheria; he may have … Continue reading →

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Recommended World Cup Book Reviews

Posted on June 10, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Here’s my personal recommendations of the best football books about the World Cup. Kick off the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA with one of these great reads.  Review – Answered Prayers: England and the 1966 World Cup … Continue reading →

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Latics held in stalemate with the Valiants who are on the brink of relegation – Port Vale 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 20, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made one change to his side from the midweek victory over Rotherham United, with Morgan Fox coming in to replace the injured Jason Kerr.  Latics started brightly and they could’ve gone ahead after only three minutes when Taylor … Continue reading →

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Latics move into mid-table as the Millers are relegated – Wigan Athletic 3 Rotherham United 0

Posted on April 15, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell named an unchanged side for the fourth consecutive match. Latics started brightly and they created a couple of early chances. Following a corner James Carragher flicked on at the near post, but the Rotherham defence managed to clear. … Continue reading →

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Latics ease their relegation worries at the Cobblers expense- Northampton Town 1 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on April 7, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell named an unchanged side from their draw with Leyton Orient with Harrison Bettoni & Morgan Fox replacing Llyton Chapman & Owen Moxon (Illness) on the bench.  Latics started on the front foot, and the first chance of the … Continue reading →

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Latics battle for a point against in form Orient – Wigan Athletic 0 Leyton Orient 0

Posted on April 3, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made three changes from the side that was defeated at Reading on Saturday, with James Carragher, Matt Smith & Dara Costelloe replacing Llyton Chapman, Owen Moxon & Harrison Bettoni.  Latics started the game on the front foot playing … Continue reading →

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Joe Taylor’s brilliance is not enough for Latics – Stockport County 4 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 22, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell made three changes from the midweek victory over Luton Town, with Owen Moxon ineligible and Will Aimson and Raphael injured replaced by Steven Sessegnon, Matt Smith and Joe Hungbo.  It was a high octane opening with two goals … Continue reading →

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Emirates exit for the Tics – Arsenal 4 Wigan Athletic 0 – FA Cup 4th Round

Posted on February 16, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Latics’ Interim Head Coaches Glenn Whelan and Graham Barrow made three changes from the midweek defeat against Reading. Owen Moxon replaced Matt Smith in midfield, while Raphael and Joe Taylor replaced Harrison Bettoni and Christian Saydee. Latics needed to keep … Continue reading →

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Time for a change as Latics slip further into trouble – Wycombe Wanderers 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 28, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Lowe made two changes to his starting line-up from the team that drew with Doncaster with Callum Wright and Joe Hungbo coming in for Raphael and Harrison Bettoni. In the first minute The Chairboys were gifted the lead when referee … Continue reading →

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Latics upset the Lilywhites – Preston North End 0 Wigan Athletic 1 (FA Cup Third Round)

Posted on January 10, 2026 by ianhaspinall

Ryan Lowe made three changes to the side that were defeated at Cardiff City last Sunday. Joe Hungbo replaced the suspended Fraser Murray. Matt Smith returned after suspension in midfield and Harrison Bettoni came back in attack with Tobias Brenan … Continue reading →

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