Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Latics special away day in the capital – Charlton Athletic 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on August 21, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced a masterful away performance with a 2-0 victory at Charlton Athletic. The visitors created numerous chances and were denied by at least five quality saves by home keeper Craig MacGillivray until captain Tendayi Darikwa broke the deadlock and … Continue reading →

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Impressive Latics denied by late equaliser – Wigan Athletic 1 Wycombe Wanderers 1

Posted on August 18, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced an impressive attacking display against unbeaten Wycombe Wanderers at the DW Stadium. The hosts went ahead on 47 minutes through Callum Lang’s strike. It looked as though Latics would secure the three points but the Chairboys struck a … Continue reading →

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Latics late show stuns Rotherham – Wigan Athletic 1 Rotherham United 0

Posted on August 16, 2021 by ianhaspinall

In the first competitive match at the DW Stadium for nearly 18 months there was an emotional atmosphere amongst the fans. Phoenix 2021 Ltd Chairman Talal Al Hammad was able greet the fans for the first time and the kick … Continue reading →

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Early days for the new-look Latics – Sunderland 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on August 9, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic started brightly at the Stadium of Light and went ahead after 15 minutes when Will Keane’s strike came back off the post and Gwion Edwards scored on his debut. The Black Cats were level two minutes later following … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic season preview – the big push for promotion

Posted on August 2, 2021 by ianhaspinall

After a traumatic period of administration and a relegation battle Latics go into the new season with renewed optimism. Manager Leam Richardson has had to do a major rebuild of the squad with only six players under contract, but he … Continue reading →

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Review: The Accidental Footballer by Pat Nevin

Posted on July 27, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Pat Nevin’s memoir is a tremendously entertaining read. The former Chelsea, Everton and Tranmere Rovers footballer, writer and broadcaster wasn’t the typical professional footballer – he loved playing the game – but wanted a career as a teacher and had … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading 2021 – The Best Football Books

Posted on June 25, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Here’s my recommendations of the best football books of recent months for reading on the beach or by the pool. Kick off the summer with one of these great reads. All Crazee Now – English Football and Footballers in the 1970s by … Continue reading →

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Review: There’s Only One Danny Garvey by David F. Ross

Posted on June 15, 2021 by ianhaspinall

This fictional account of gritty Scottish working-class life and football in the 1990’s is a deeply immersive experience. Through a stream of consciousness narrative, the obsessions of a young man are played out in an unforgiving environment. The crazy world … Continue reading →

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Review: Whose Game Is It Anyway? Football, Life, Love and Loss by Michael Calvin

Posted on June 8, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Michael Calvin’s latest book is part memoir, part a reconnection with football after falling out of love with the game. Written at a time of Covid-19 and when football has never seemed so distant from the fans he looks to … Continue reading →

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The big rebuild with Leam Richardson and Phoenix 2021

Posted on May 17, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic survived a traumatic season of administration and a relegation battle but they will go into the close season with renewed optimism. The new Bahraini owners Phoenix 2021 have steadied the ship and have pledged to rebuild the club … Continue reading →

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