Category Archives: Wolves

Buxton’s brilliant boost – Wolves 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on February 15, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Jake Buxton boosted Latics’ Championship survival chances with an 88th-minute headed winner at Molineux. It was Buxton’s first ever goal for Latics as they managed their first double of the season by defeating Wolves. In a scrappy game with few … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Let’s cut out the backbiting

Posted on September 30, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It was great to see Latics get back to winning ways against Wolves on Tuesday night. It was a hard fought but deserved victory against a very good Wolves team who had recently beaten Newcastle and Brentford. Prior to Tuesday’s … Continue reading →

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Grigg helps Latics to move on up – Wigan Athletic 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1

Posted on September 27, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Will Grigg helped Wigan to move out of the bottom three in the Championship with a late winner against Wolves. The prolific marksman had been left out of the starting line up by manager Gary Caldwell but he came off … Continue reading →

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Latics on the brink – Wigan Athletic 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1

Posted on April 26, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic look destined for League One after a 1-0 home defeat to promotion chasing Wolves. Latics will be relegated for the second time in three seasons if Rotherham avoid losing to Reading on Tuesday night. But if the Millers … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Still on tenterhooks

Posted on April 23, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s survival hopes are hanging by a thread as we await news of Rotherham United’s punishment from the Football League for fielding an ineligible player. The outcome of the disciplinary panel is likely to decide whether Latics have a realistic … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Seven to save our season

Posted on March 27, 2015 by ianhaspinall

This weekend’s international break gives Wigan time to take stock and prepare for the big challenge ahead. After the internationals Latics will have seven critical games in the space of only 30 days in which to avoid relegation. Four of … Continue reading →

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Latics still struggling for the right combination – Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on October 5, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan secured a point in a 2-2 draw at Molineux, but they could so easily have been defeated as Wolves wasted a hatful of good goalscoring opportunities in the last 20 minutes. Dave Edwards header gave Wolves the lead from … Continue reading →

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Revolving door just keeps turning – transfer deadline day round up

Posted on September 1, 2014 by ianhaspinall

The revolving door of football transfers turned rapidly today at the DW Stadium with some significant ins and outs. After some protracted transfer dealings long time target Adam Forshaw arrived from Brentford for around £4m and striker Andy Delort signed … Continue reading →

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Boyce double seals a superb end to the season – Wigan Athletic 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2

Posted on May 14, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic fans were in celebratory mood on Sunday afternoon as their team completed an incredible end to the season. Latics ended the season as the form team in the Premier league with a seventh win in nine games and … Continue reading →

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Relegation battle hots up – six teams now involved

Posted on April 16, 2012 by ianhaspinall

After the weekend games it now looks like there are six teams involved in the Premier League relegation battle. Many thought that Aston Villa had accumulated enough points not to get dragged into the relegation scrap but after an injury … Continue reading →

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