Tag Archives: Blackpool

Latics win battle of the basement – Blackpool 1 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan deservedly won the battle of the Championship’s basement clubs with a 3-1 victory at Bloomfield Road. The three points maintained Latics’ slim hopes of survival but virtually condemned the Seasiders to relegation to League One. South Korean midfielder Kim … Continue reading →

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Latics get vital first win – Wigan Athletic 1 Blackpool 0

Posted on August 24, 2014 by ianhaspinall

A first goal for new signing Oriel Riera was enough for Latics to secure their first three points of the season against struggling Blackpool at the DW Stadium. Wigan should’ve been out of sight by half time after creating a … Continue reading →

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Tangerines spring a surprise but more drama to come – Wigan Athletic 0 Blackpool 2

Posted on April 26, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics promotion push suffered a surprise setback when they went down 2-0 to relegation strugglers Blackpool at the DW Stadium. Martyn Waghorn’s first half penalty was well saved by the Tangerines keeper Matt Gilks after Tony McMahon had brought down Shaun Maloney. Wigan … Continue reading →

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Bad day at the seaside – Blackpool 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on October 20, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A first half penalty converted by Tom Ince was the difference between the two sides at Bloomfield Road. Scott Carson conceded the penalty after he brought down Dan Gosling following a speculative through ball that had evaded the Wigan defence. Latics … Continue reading →

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Still Hanging On

Posted on May 12, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Well we are still hanging on but it is now only by our fingertips. Results last Saturday went against us, despite a good performance at Villa Park we could only manage a draw, Blackpool gained an unexpected point at Spurs and … Continue reading →

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Has Blackpool ever been so beautiful?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by ianhaspinall

We arrived in Blackpool a couple of hours early, under grey skies and feeling somewhat nervous. As we walked around the streets near Bloomfield Road and then onto the promenade it is clear to see that the town has seen … Continue reading →

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A tale of two managers – Blackpool V Wigan preview

Posted on April 14, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Latics travel to Blackpool on Saturday for what is the most important game of the season as a win could take Wigan out of the relegation zone and above Blackpool. The pressure on the two managers Roberto Martinez and Ian Holloway … Continue reading →

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