Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Latics fail to make their dominance count – Crawley Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 19, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made five changes from the defeat against Stockport County. Will Aimson, Ollie Norburn, Joe Hungbo, Owen Dale and Ronan Darcy came into the starting XI. Latics started brightly and Dale’s left-sided cross found Hungbo at the far post, … Continue reading →

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Latics continue to struggle at home – Wigan Athletic 0 Stockport County 2

Posted on February 16, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change from last weekend’s FA Cup defeat to Fulham, with Jon Mellish coming in for Luke Robinson at left-back. The visitors had a very early chance when Iboi Touray tried his luck from distance. Tickle did … Continue reading →

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Latics abysmal display compounded by Aasgaard’s departure – Peterborough United 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 29, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made one change from the victory against Bristol Rovers, with Will Goodwin returning to the starting line-up.  Latics had an attempt at goal practically from the kick off, but unfortunately Joe Hungbo blazed high and wide from the edge … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre Latics undone by the Brewers – Wigan Athletic 1 Burton Albion 2

Posted on January 22, 2025 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made six changes to the starting line-up from the win at Stevenage. Jason Kerr returned while new signings Jon Mellish and Ollie Norburn made their first Latics starts. In attack, Michael Olakigbe, Jonny Smith and Dale Taylor all … Continue reading →

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Tremendous Tics topple the Trotters again – Bolton Wanderers 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 14, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made three changes from the defeat against Leyton Orient, with Matt Smith, Jonny Smith and Aasgaard coming into the starting line-up in place of Scott Smith, Dion Rankine, and Jensen Weir.  Latics started on the front foot and pressed … Continue reading →

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Review – Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football by Adam Hurrey 

Posted on December 12, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Ten years after producing his amusing ‘Football Cliches’ book Adam Hurrey returns with another witty and insightful book about the language of football. Hurrey is also the creator and host of the popular ‘Football Cliches’ podcast which explores the unique … Continue reading →

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Ten-man Carlisle make it tough for Tics – Carlisle United 0 Wigan Athletic 2 – FA Cup 1st Round (AET)

Posted on November 3, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes to the starting line up from the 2-2 draw with Blackpool with Luke Robinson and Toby Sibbick replacing Calvin Ramsay and Will Aimson. Carlisle started on the front foot and had a good chance in … Continue reading →

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Tics own goal heartache – Blackpool 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on October 29, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made four changes to the starting lineup from the defeat to Mansfield Town. Calvin Ramsay, Matt Smith, Michael Olakigbe and Dale Taylor replaced James Carragher, Baba Adeeko, Silko Thomas and Joe Hugill. Latics enjoyed plenty of early possession … Continue reading →

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Review – Munichs by David Peace

Posted on October 24, 2024 by ianhaspinall

David Peace has had varying degrees of success with his three football novels. He had great success with ‘The Damned United’ about Brian Clough and Leeds United which subsequently became a film, but less so in ‘Red or Dead’ about … Continue reading →

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Latics edged out by clinical Stags – Wigan Athletic 1 Mansfield Town 2

Posted on October 23, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made six changes from the starting XI which lost at Cambridge with Steven Sessegnon returning from injury alongside Joe Hugill. Tyrese Francois made his Latics league home debut, whilst Baba Adeeko, Thelo Aasgaard and Dion Rankine also came … Continue reading →

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