Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Latics fight back to salvage a point – Wigan Athletic 2 Doncaster Rovers 2

Posted on August 20, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A dramatic 90th minute equaliser by Leon Barnett secured a share of the spoils for Wigan after they had trailed 2-0 to Doncaster at half time. Somewhat against the run of play the Yorkshiremen had stunned the home crowd with … Continue reading →

Posted in Chris Brown, Doncaster Rovers, Leon Barnett, Shaun Maloney, Theo Robinson, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Wigan get rude Championship awakening – Bournemouth 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on August 18, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Any Latics fans who expected the team to cruise through the Championship got a shock on Saturday as recently promoted Bournemouth deservedly won 1-0 at the Goldsands Stadium. Lewis Grabban’s goal on 43 minutes following a poor back pass by … Continue reading →

Posted in Bournemouth, Callum McManaman, Lewis Grabban, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Robin Van Persie is the difference – Wigan Athletic 0 – Manchester United 2

Posted on August 12, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Two goals by Robin Van Persie secured a first trophy for David Moyes as United overcame Latics in the Community Shield. Wigan were competitive throughout and matched their local rivals for long periods but it was the quality of Van … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Shield, Manchester United, Robin Van Persie, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Latics start season with emphatic win – Barnsley 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on August 3, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic kicked off their Championship campaign with a 4-0 demolition of Barnsley at Oakwell. Owen Coyle’s team were dominant throughout and showed both commitment and quality against an initially combative Yorkshire outfit. Ben Watson opened the scoring with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Ben Watson, Grant Holt, Leon Barnett, Shaun Maloney, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Wigan Athletic Season Preview 2013/14

Posted on July 31, 2013 by ianhaspinall

The new season is nearly upon us and Wigan’s first game in the Championship will be away at Barnsley on Saturday. As a precursor to the new campaign I was asked by When Saturday Comes magazine to give my views … Continue reading →

Posted in Chris McCann, Grant Holt, James Perch, Juan Carlos Garcia, Marc-Antoine Fortune, Scott Carson, Stephen Crainey, Thomas Rogne, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Magnificent Seven?

Posted on July 9, 2013 by ianhaspinall

In the space of the last ten days Wigan manager Owen Coyle has made seven signings. Despite the club undergoing massive change, with Roberto Martinez, his backroom staff and many of the star players leaving, Coyle has lost no time … Continue reading →

Posted in Chris McCann, Grant Holt, James Perch, Marc-Antoine Fortune, Owen Coyle, Scott Carson, Stephen Crainey, Thomas Rogne, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

What are the prospects for Owen Coyle at Wigan?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Owen Coyle faces some significant challenges if he is to get Wigan Athletic back into the Premier League at the first attempt. The former Bolton boss has taken over from FA Cup winning manager Roberto Martinez in difficult circumstances. Following … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Owen Coyle, Roberto Martinez, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

2013/14 fixtures announced – Barnsley first up for Latics

Posted on June 19, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s first game in the 2013/14 Championship season will be against Barnsley on Saturday 3rd August. Owen Coyle’s men will be looking to make a bright start at Oakwell before they take a short break from the Championship to face … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Europa League, Owen Coyle, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Owen Coyle appointed as the new Wigan manager

Posted on June 14, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Former Bolton boss Owen Coyle has been appointed as the new Wigan Athletic manager. Coyle who has been out of work since he was sacked by Bolton in October, is a somewhat controversial choice to replace Roberto Martinez who left … Continue reading →

Posted in Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Dave Whelan, Owen Coyle, Roberto Martinez, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

A season of great extremes – FA Cup glory, relegation, managerial change and European qualification

Posted on June 10, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney curls the ball into the area and Ben Watson rises at the near post, making a perfect contact with the ball that flies past Joe Hart. To see Wigan Athletic win the FA Cup was surreal for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ben Watson, Dave Whelan, Europa League, FA Cup, Manchester City, Roberto Martinez, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment