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

Wigan Athletic were held to a 0-0 draw by relegation threatened Port Vale in a game of poor quality at Vale Park. Latics had some early chances with Joe Taylor twice and Morgan Fox missing the target. Early in the … 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

Wigan Athletic moved into mid-table as they comfortably defeated League Two bound Rotherham United 3-0 at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics went ahead after 15 minutes when a well-worked move ended with captain Jason Kerr heading home from close range. … 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

Wigan Athletic condemned Northampton Town to a likely relegation and improved their own chances of survival with a 3-1 victory at the Sixfields Stadium. The visitors took an early lead when Callum Wright finished well from Matt Smith’s intelligent through … 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

Wigan Athletic and Leyton Orient played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw at the Brick Community Stadium. Latics were the better side in the first half and played to a high tempo. They should’ve gone ahead when Raphael cut the ball … 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

In an end-to-end game nine-man Wigan Athletic succumbed to late pressure and were defeated 4-2 by Stockport County at Edgeley Park. Latics took the lead after only two minutes when Joe Taylor picked up a loose pass and showed great … 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

Wigan Athletic exited the FA Cup when they were defeated 4-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Latics needed to keep it tight in the early stages but they conceded in the 11th minute when Eberechi Eze played a through … 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

Ryan Lowe’s Latics suffered a demoralising 2-0 defeat against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park as they slipped closer to the relegation places. The Chairboys were gifted a first minute lead when referee Paul Howard controversially awarded a penalty when Junior … 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

League One Wigan Athletic caused a shock as they deservedly knocked Championship Preston North End out of the FA Cup at Deepdale. Latics were the better team in the first half and Dara Costelloe had a great opportunity to put … Continue reading →

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