Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Latics scrape a draw against the Addicks – Charlton Athletic 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 10, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Manager Shaun Maloney made three changes to his starting line up following the draw with Port Vale as Sean Clare, Jonny Smith and Charlie Kelman replaced Steven Sessegnon, Baba Adeeko and Callum McManaman. Latics had an early opportunity when Godo … Continue reading →

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Latics dour draw suits the Valiants – Wigan Athletic 0 Port Vale 0

Posted on April 7, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney was forced to make four changes to his line up following the defeat to Cambridge United with Sean Clare, Luke Chambers, Josh Magennis and Stephen Humphrys all ruled out through injury. Charlie Goode returned to the defence while … Continue reading →

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Latics out-fought by clinical U’s – Cambridge United 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on April 2, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made a surprising eight changes to his starting line up from the draw with Burton Albion. Steven Sessegnon, Jason Kerr, Luke Chambers, Baba Adeeko, Liam Shaw, Martial Godo, Josh Magennis and Chris Sze replacing Sean Clare, Charlie Goode, … Continue reading →

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Goalkeeping mistake proves costly for Latics – Wycombe Wanderers 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 13, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made three changes following the victory over Leyton Orient on Saturday as Liam Morrison,  Jonny Smith and Stephen Humphrys replaced Callum McManaman, Matt Smith and Jordan Jones.  It was a tentative opening by both teams at Adams Park, but … Continue reading →

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Latics flop at Fleetwood – Fleetwood Town 4 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on March 3, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Manager Shaun Maloney made three changes from the team that had defeated Bolton with Sean Clare, Martial Godo and Stephen Humphrys replacing Scott Smith, Callum McManaman and Josh Magennis. Latics started on the front foot as Luke Chambers crossed for … Continue reading →

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Latics held by resolute Robins – Wigan Athletic 1 Cheltenham Town 1

Posted on February 24, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made three changes to his starting XI following the victory over Shrewsbury Town. Jordan Jones missed out through injury, whilst Tom Pearce returned from injury and came in for the suspended Sean Clare. Jason Kerr made his 300th career … Continue reading →

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Review – Gordon Milne, Shankly, My Dad and Me with Steve Younger

Posted on February 21, 2024 by ianhaspinall

In his engrossing football memoir Gordon Milne recalls his journey from Preston to Newcastle via Liverpool, Blackpool, Wigan, Coventry, Leicester, Turkey, and Japan. Milne is a pure football man who has encounters with some of the greatest players and managers … Continue reading →

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Latics ride their luck in Salop – Shrewsbury Town 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 19, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes following the defeat to Oxford United in midweek as Jason Kerr replaced the injured Charlie Goode and captain Josh Magennis came in for Charlie Kelman who dropped to the bench. Latics started on the front … Continue reading →

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Latics stumble in a game of two halves – Oxford United 4 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 14, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes from Saturday’s defeat against Exeter with Matt Smith and Charlie Kelman coming into the starting XI. It was a tentative opening from both teams, but Latics were the first to threaten when Luke Chambers free … Continue reading →

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Latics deflected off course – Wigan Athletic 1 Exeter City 2

Posted on February 12, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney made two changes to his starting XI following the 3-2 away victory at Peterborough United. Steven Sessegnon missed out through injury and Jordan Jones came in for him, whilst the suspended Matt Smith was replaced by Scott Smith. … Continue reading →

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