Category Archives: Wigan Athletic

Injury crisis deepens as Everton expose defensive frailties

Posted on September 19, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Off the pitch Wigan Athletic are now debt free, but on the pitch the season took a downturn as Everton overcame them 3-1 at Goodison Park. Not only did they lose the game, but they also lost striker Hugo Rodallega … Continue reading →

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Not a level playing field? Manchester City 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on September 11, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan fans should not be too despondent after this 3-0 defeat to the über wealthy Manchester City. On this form City are potential Premier League champions and many teams will suffer much heavier defeats at the Etihad Stadium. City played … Continue reading →

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Champions League here we come!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by ianhaspinall

After a relatively comfortable 2-0 win against newly promoted Queens Park Rangers, Wigan are now in the heady heights of seventh position in the Premier League – nicely placed for a surge into the European places. No doubt the mega spenders … Continue reading →

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Is patience always a virtue? Swansea 0 Wigan 0

Posted on August 21, 2011 by ianhaspinall

By our Special Correspondent Jamie Aspinall. When the fixtures were released, there are certain away days you mark down as ones to look especially forward to. Like Blackpool away last year, Swansea away was one of the trips I thought … Continue reading →

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There for the taking – Wigan 1 Norwich 1

Posted on August 16, 2011 by ianhaspinall

From our Special Correspondent – Jamie Aspinall. Norwich City were like an electronics shop crammed with Plasma TV’s helplessly waiting for Wigan to come along as the low-life looters and smash their way in to take what they please. The … Continue reading →

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Trying to predict the future – winners and losers for 2011/12

Posted on August 6, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The new Premier League season is nearly upon us and it is time for every fan, pundit and casual observer to offer up their predictions for the winners and losers in the 2011/12 season. As a Latics fan, it is … Continue reading →

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Is Roberto Martinez the new Pep Guardiola?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Roberto Martinez Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has been tipped by many pundits to be successful at the very highest level. Martinez has won many admirers with his cool calculated approach to management, firstly at Swansea City and more recently at … Continue reading →

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Ali is a Wiganer – keeper signs permanent deal

Posted on July 4, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Ali Al-Habsi seals his dream move to Wigan The on and off transfer from Bolton to Wigan has now been resolved and Ali Al-Habsi is now a Wiganer. After much wrangling an undisclosed fee (probably £4m) was today agreed by … Continue reading →

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Canaries, Swans and Tigers – the prospects for 2011/12

Posted on June 20, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s first game of the 2011/12 Premier League season will be against Championship runners-up Norwich City. The Canaries travel to the DW Stadium on August 13th and this fixture is followed by Swansea away on the 20th and then … Continue reading →

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The best value Season Ticket deal in the Premier League

Posted on June 10, 2011 by ianhaspinall

With Roberto Martinez now confirmed at the helm of the good ship Wigan Athletic, it is now time for all football fans in Wigan to get behind the club and show your support. Under Martinez Wigan will look to push … Continue reading →

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