Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Wigan unable to capitalise on Howard mistake – Wigan Athletic 1 Everton 1

Posted on February 5, 2012 by ianhaspinall

It was another frustrating afternoon at the DW Stadium as a spirited Wigan were once again unable to secure three points against Everton despite taking the lead in bizarre circumstances. In freezing cold temperatures Latics lined up against an invigorated … Continue reading →

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We will not give up

Posted on February 4, 2012 by ianhaspinall

This is a great rallying call for all Latics fans. Come On Wigan, we need a win.

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Bale makes it easy for Spurs – Tottenham Hotspur 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 1, 2012 by ianhaspinall

An outstanding performance by Gareth Bale ensured Spurs condemned Latics to yet another defeat at White Hart Lane on Tuesday night. His two goals were of the highest quality, but he was a constant threat throughout the 90 minutes and … Continue reading →

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Change can be a good thing – QPR 3 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 22, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan are in desperate need of a change in results, after another game went by without picking up points when for the most part they can only have themselves to blame. Wigan were once again the creators of their own … Continue reading →

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Latics show fighting spirit but City maintain top spot – Wigan Athletic 0 Manchester City 1

Posted on January 17, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan made the gap between top and bottom look a narrow one as they gave a hard-working performance against their wealthy rivals. Before kick off City’s strength in-depth was for all to see as the injured Mario Ballotelli was replaced … Continue reading →

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Lacklustre Latics bow out of the cup – Swindon Town 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 8, 2012 by ianhaspinall

It is not a pleasant experience to see your team outplayed by a team three divisions below you. Wigan Athletic were once giant killers themselves but now the tables were turned as the Robins overcame a team 53 places above … Continue reading →

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O’Neil has the Midas touch – Wigan Athletic 1 Sunderland 4

Posted on January 4, 2012 by ianhaspinall

A combination of very poor refereeing by Mike Dean and clever counter-attacking by a well-drilled Sunderland contributed to Wigan’s latest setback. Martin O’Neil’s ability to transform an average Sunderland team into a winning outfit should not be underestimated, it can’t just … Continue reading →

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Refereeing mistakes ease the way for United – Manchester United 5 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 27, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The scoreline may suggest an easy win for United but it was two catastrophic mistakes by referee Phil Dowd that tipped the game in United’s favour. United had taken the lead through Park Ji-Sung but Wigan were starting to get … Continue reading →

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Ali is the Wigan hero – Wigan Athletic 0 Liverpool 0

Posted on December 22, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Prior to the game all attention was on Luis Suarez after his proposed eight-game ban was announced by the FA. The decision seemed to galvanise Liverpool but it was Wigan who ultimately emerged the stronger team from one of the … Continue reading →

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Cech hands Wigan a deserved point – Wigan Athletic 1 Chelsea 1

Posted on December 18, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic earned an excellent point against their super wealthy opponents in the late kick off at the DW Stadium on Saturday evening. Daniel Sturridge had given Chelsea the lead in the 59th minute but a mistake by Chelsea goalkeeper Petr … Continue reading →

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