Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Festive Art of Football Competition

Posted on December 19, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Please note this competition is now closed. The winner is Rob Stoeman. ———————————————————————— Fancy getting your hands on an Art of Football print just in time for Christmas? To enter simply answer the following question. What was the final score … Continue reading →

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Latics in a fog after another home defeat – Wigan Athletic 2 Ipswich Town 3

Posted on December 19, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics were left scratching their heads after they slipped to another defeat despite dominating for long periods against Ipswich at a fogbound DW Stadium. Referee Keith Stroud gave the Tractor Boys an early Christmas present as he awarded a penalty … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The challenge ahead

Posted on December 16, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics poor run of form continued on Wednesday night when they were outplayed by top of the table Newcastle United. They had worked extremely hard to get a result, particularly in the second half, but there was always a feeling … Continue reading →

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Latics undone by table-topping Toon – Wigan Athletic 0 Newcastle United 2

Posted on December 15, 2016 by ianhaspinall

High-flying Newcastle scored a goal in each half through Mo Diame and Christian Atsu to condemn Wigan to another home defeat. The Toon dominated the opening half and should have added to Diame’s opener as Latics failed to get a … Continue reading →

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Grealish late strike sinks Latics – Aston Villa 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 11, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Another spirited backs to the wall defensive display wasn’t enough to save Latics from defeat at Villa Park. Warren Joyce’s risky strategy to defend for 95 minutes was undone in the 88th minute when Jack Grealish curled a shot into the … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The Bruce effect

Posted on December 9, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics will come up against former manager Steve Bruce when they visit Aston Villa on Saturday. The well-travelled Geordie has transformed Villa since taking over at the beginning of October, having lost only once in eight games they are now … Continue reading →

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Latics blunted in attack – Wigan Athletic 0 Derby County 1

Posted on December 5, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Warren Joyce’s decision to play Yanic Wildschut as the lone striker ultimately proved costly as Wigan Athletic slipped to a 1-0 home defeat to Derby County. Bradley Johnson put Derby in front when he headed home Tom Ince’s free-kick on … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Is the lone striker the way forward?

Posted on December 2, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It will be interesting to see what formation and tactics Warren Joyce employs against in-form Derby County on Saturday. Joyce has played one striker, packed the midfield and defended deep in his last two away games at Barnsley and Huddersfield … Continue reading →

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Yanic has the Terriers in a panic – Huddersfield Town 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on November 29, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Lone striker Yanic Wildschut produced a Man of the Match performance to give Wigan Athletic an unlikely win at fourth placed Huddersfield Town. Latics defended for long periods of the game and rode their luck but came away with their … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Whelan’s legacy

Posted on November 26, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic celebrated Dave Whelan’s 80th Birthday this week with the unveiling of a statue depicting the club owner parading the FA Cup. It was a fitting tribute to the man who has transformed the club during his 21 years … Continue reading →

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