Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Give credit where credit is due

Posted on April 4, 2011 by ianhaspinall

It was another great performance from the Latics in their draw with Spurs on Saturday. Roberto Martinez’s team are now playing some of their best football of the season, recent games have seen them dominate against Man City and overcome … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm and Eat More Pies – The Spurs Preview

Posted on March 30, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The tension is mounting and Wiganers will be needing something to calm our nerves, as always pies will be on the menu, as we look to take three points at home to Spurs. It is bound to be another pressurised … Continue reading →

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City defeat and nine cup finals ahead

Posted on March 9, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan deserved at least a point from Saturday’s game at Manchester City, but yet again it ended in heroic defeat for the Latics. Wigan matched their wealthy neighbours throughout and if it was not for an uncharacteristic goalkeeping error by … Continue reading →

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Whelan makes pledge for the future

Posted on March 6, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has spoken about the clubs finances following the audit report this week that revealed an operating loss of £4 million, with the auditors suggesting that the club could go under without his financial backing, Whelan … Continue reading →

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Shaun Goater’s handball and our friend Stuart Attwell

Posted on March 3, 2011 by ianhaspinall

          Latics visit Eastlands on Saturday evening for a high-profile fixture against one of the wealthiest clubs in world football. Manchester City currently lie third in the table and Wigan are now rock bottom. City’s lavishly … Continue reading →

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Rooney’s elbow

Posted on March 3, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Football matches are rarely short of talking points but Saturday’s match against Manchester United had more than most. United are probably the best team in England at the moment and look likely to win the Premier league title, but the … Continue reading →

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Big day, big team, big result?

Posted on February 25, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Another massive game tomorrow – Wigan Athletic v Manchester United – one of the biggest teams in world football against little Wigan. United are as usual the big favourites, our form against United since getting into the Prem is less … Continue reading →

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Some of the main characters and a small matter of Liverpool FC

Posted on February 11, 2011 by ianhaspinall

A busy week for Wigan Athletic with lots of positives following the Blackburn result. James McCarthy receiving media attention following his two goals and his possible international switch between the Republic of Ireland and Scotland. Dave Whelan announces that he … Continue reading →

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A win at last – Wigan Athletic 4 Blackburn Rovers 3

Posted on February 6, 2011 by ianhaspinall

An immense performance by Wigan Athletic as they overcame an excellent Blackburn Rovers at the DW Stadium. The match started with Rovers playing some slick attacking football and showed why they had made good progress under Steve Kean. In fact … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my world

Posted on February 4, 2011 by ianhaspinall

This blog is about the highs and lows of following Wigan Athletic FC. The team were promoted to the English Premier League in 2005 and despite many people’s expectations they have survived at this level for six seasons. However, at … Continue reading →

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