Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Wigan get off to a flying start against the Owls – Wigan Athletic 3 Sheffield Wednesday 2

Posted on August 5, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Match report by Jamie Aspinall. Opening games are not always an accurate indication of how a team’s season is going to pan out, however Paul Cook and the Wigan fans will be hoping this type of performance becomes a regular … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Takeover time?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by ianhaspinall

The long running saga of Latics’ takeover by the International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) looks like it’s coming to an end. The takeover was initially mooted back in October last year and was expected to be finalised earlier this year. The … Continue reading →

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When Saturday Comes Wigan Athletic preview 2018/19

Posted on August 2, 2018 by ianhaspinall

When Saturday Comes magazine have once again asked for my views on Latics’ prospects for the forthcoming season so I thought I’d also record my responses here. 1. Realistically, how will you do? The last time we were in the … Continue reading →

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Latics fixtures released – Sheffield Wednesday first up at home

Posted on June 21, 2018 by ianhaspinall

The Championship fixtures for 2018/19  have been announced and Latics will face Sheffield Wednesday at home on the opening day of the season.  This is followed up with an away game at Steve Bruce’s Aston Villa and a home game … Continue reading →

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Book Review: World in Motion – The Inside Story of Italia ’90 by Simon Hart

Posted on June 11, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Simon Hart revisits Italia ‘90 with an entertaining journey through one of the most culturally significant World Cups. It was a rare tournament with Scotland, Ireland and England all qualifying. It was a time of Gazza’s tears, Pavarotti’s ‘Nessun Dorma’ … Continue reading →

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Can’t believe it’s not Scholes…

Posted on May 24, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It was sad to see the Latics fans’ favourite David Perkins leave this week after three years with the club. The 35-year-old has joined Rochdale on a two-year deal after getting limited game time this season. The diminutive terrier goes … Continue reading →

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The best photography from Let’s Hang On

Posted on May 24, 2018 by ianhaspinall

This gallery brings together some of the best photographs from the Let’s Hang On archives. Continue reading →

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12th Man – The future’s bright, the future’s Latics

Posted on May 11, 2018 by ianhaspinall

What a season, what a club! It’s hard to find enough superlatives to sum up Latics’ brilliant season. Nearly everything about it has been so special. Right from the close season everything has been perfection. When Chairman David Sharpe was … Continue reading →

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We are the Champions – Doncaster Rovers 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on May 6, 2018 by ianhaspinall

On a gloriously sunny day Wigan Athletic were crowned champions of League One after a comfortable 1-0 victory at Doncaster Rovers. Latics only needed a point at the Keepmoat Stadium and it never looked like they would fall at the … Continue reading →

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12th Man – A point to prove

Posted on May 4, 2018 by ianhaspinall

More than 4,000 Latics fans will be invading Doncaster tomorrow for what should be a massive celebration. The 5.30pm kick off means that it will be a party atmosphere before and after the game, as Latics require only one point … Continue reading →

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