Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Latics and Lincoln cancel each other out – Lincoln City 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 21, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Thelo Aasgaard’s header crashed against the post Wigan Athletic and Lincoln City fought out a dour 0-0 draw at the LNER Stadium. Latics had marginally the better of the first half with Joe Hugill and Dion Rankine having half chances. … Continue reading →

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Four-star Latics silence the critics – Bristol Rovers 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on September 14, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced an emphatic display to silence their critics as they defeated Bristol Rovers 4-0 at the Memorial Ground. Latics went ahead after 20 minutes when Joe Hugill poked home Luke Chambers corner from close range and the Manchester … Continue reading →

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Review – Brian Moore Saved Our Sundays – The Golden Age of Televised Football by Matt Eastley

Posted on August 21, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Matt Eastley’s book is a joyously nostalgic journey through the golden days of regional televised football in the 1970s. The iconic commentators of the period, Brian Moore, Hugh Johns, Gerald Sinstadt, Gerry Harrison, Martyn Tyler, Keith Macklin, and Roger Malone … Continue reading →

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Shaun Maloney’s Squad Overhaul: Young Talent and Experienced Additions | Season 2024/25 Preview

Posted on August 7, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic go into the 2024/25 League One season in a much stronger position than last season when they had to contend with an eight-point deduction and transfer embargo. Shaun Maloney’s team finished in a creditable 12th place despite all … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading 2024 – The Best Football Books

Posted on July 3, 2024 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. Review – Answered Prayers: England and the 1966 World Cup … Continue reading →

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Review – Smart Money: The Fall and Rise of Brentford FC by Alex Duff

Posted on June 11, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Alex Duff’s book tells the story of Brentford FC’s transformation from lower league also-rans to the Premier League through the use of quantitative data analysis and good coaching. When Duff first starts following Brentford in 1978, they are an unfashionable … Continue reading →

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Latics spoil Pompey’s promotion party – Portsmouth 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 20, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic spoiled the League One champions Portsmouth’s promotion party with a deserved 2-1 victory at Fratton Park. Latics went ahead in the 22nd minute when Liverpool loanee Luke Chambers scored his first goal for the club. The visitors had … Continue reading →

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Review – O Jogo Bonito! Brazil’s 1970 World Cup Samba Party by Gary Thacker

Posted on April 17, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Gary Thacker’s latest book is the story of probably the greatest football team in the history of the World Cup. ‘O Jogo Bonito’ is Portuguese for ‘the beautiful game’ and the Brazilian World Cup winning team of 1970 truly defined … Continue reading →

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Latics damage the Imps play-off hopes – Lincoln City 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on April 15, 2024 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic ended play-off chasing Lincoln City’s 16 game undefeated run with a stunning 2-1 victory at the LNER stadium. A free-flowing move by Latics resulted in them taking the lead in the 20th minute. Jonny Smith curling a superb … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 10, 2024 by ianhaspinall

In a scrappy game Wigan Athletic gained a point in a 2-2 draw with Charlton Athletic at The Valley. In an uneventful first half Charlton took the lead on 19 minutes when Charlie Hughes sliced a long ball into his … Continue reading →

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