Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Latics’ great escape doesn’t materialise as they slump to defeat against Swansea – Wigan Athletic 0 Swansea City 2

Posted on April 11, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes from their trip to Sheffield United, with Ryan Nyambe and Tom Naylor coming into the starting line-up in place of Omar Rekik and Thelo Aasgaard. Latics had an early opportunity when Naylor volleyed through a … Continue reading →

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Blades promotion push deepens Latics’ woes – Sheffield United 1 Wigan Athletic 0 

Posted on April 8, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made just one change to his starting line-up as Thelo Aasgaard came in for the injured Daniel Sinani. It was the hosts with the first effort at goal from a well worked corner routine but Manchester City loanee … Continue reading →

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Latics are still alive and kicking – Wigan Athletic 1 Queens Park Rangers 0

Posted on April 3, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes from the draw at Watford with Jack Whatmough, Omar Rekik, Callum Lang and Ashley Fletcher all coming into the starting line-up in place of Ryan Nyambe, Steven Caulker, Tom Naylor, and Will Keane. It was … Continue reading →

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Charlie Hughes destined to play at the top level

Posted on March 17, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Charlie Hughes is making a big impact in the Championship after playing just 15 games for Wigan Athletic. The 19-year-old ball-playing centre back has stepped into the first team following a succession of injuries to Latics’ central defenders and has … Continue reading →

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Spirited Latics pick up a point – Wigan Athletic 1 Coventry City 1

Posted on March 15, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made five changes to his line-up after the defeat to Burnley on Saturday. Steven Caulker came in for the suspended Omar Rekik, whilst Christ Tiehi, James McClean, Danel Sinani and Will Keane all returned to the starting XI. … Continue reading →

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Desperate times both on and off the pitch for Wigan Athletic – Burnley 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 12, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made five changes from the original line up against West Brom with Ryan Nyambe, Tom Pearce, Tom Naylor, Callum Lang and Josh Magennis all starting. The Clarets attacked from the kick off and their first effort at goal … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre Latics back to the bottom – West Bromwich Albion 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 8, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney had to make an enforced change to his starting line-up at the last minute when Jack Whatmough picked up a knock in the warm-up and was replaced by Ryan Nyambe. Tendayi Darikwa and Will Keane also came into … Continue reading →

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Topsy-turvy Tics – Wigan Athletic 1 Birmingham City 1

Posted on March 6, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made three changes from the 2-1 defeat at PNE with Omar Rekik, Danel Sinani and Thelo Aasgaard replacing Tendayi Darikwa, Will Keane and Callum Lang in the starting line up. Latics got off to the worst possible start … Continue reading →

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Latics unbeaten run comes to an end with dubious decision – Preston North End 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 27, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Maloney kept the same starting line-up following a goalless draw against Norwich City last week. Despite picking up an injury last week Whatmough was declared fit enough to start. Latics started strongly right from the kick off and Will Keane … Continue reading →

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Review – The Game: Player. Pundit. Fan by Micah Richards

Posted on February 23, 2023 by ianhaspinall

The former Manchester City and England defender-turned-broadcaster Micah Richards has produced an upbeat and entertaining read. Richards’ career highlights include winning the FA Cup and the Premier League title, as well as becoming the youngest ever defender to represent England, … Continue reading →

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