Tag Archives: Championship

12th Man – Looking for lift off

Posted on August 12, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics have had an indifferent start to this campaign which is very similar to last season’s poor start. Defeat in the opening day fixture at Bristol was followed by an early exit from the League Cup at Oldham. Last season … Continue reading →

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When Saturday Comes Wigan Athletic season preview

Posted on August 10, 2016 by ianhaspinall

When Saturday Comes magazine asked for my views on Latics’ prospects for 2016/17 for their pre-season preview so I thought I’d also record my responses here. 1. Realistically, how will you do? I’m positive and upbeat after last season’s progress … Continue reading →

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Bristol unlock Wigan at Ashton Gate

Posted on August 7, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Match report by Jamie Aspinall. Wigan were defeated once again in their opening fixture with another on loan Premier League striker proving to make the difference in front of goal. Tammy Abraham, on loan from Chelsea, did not need long … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Revolving door keeps turning

Posted on August 4, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The new season is finally upon us, but Latics are still looking to bring in more players, despite heavy preseason recruitment. Gary Caldwell has been very busy in the transfer market and has already brought in seven new players – … Continue reading →

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Season preview – Good times ahead?

Posted on August 2, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics return to the Championship on Saturday after a brief absence and in excellent spirits. The players that were so ignominiously relegated under Malky Mackay have all left the club and the bad atmosphere which pervaded Latics has been transformed … Continue reading →

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Latics fixtures released – Bristol City away first up

Posted on June 22, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The eagerly anticipated Championship fixtures were announced at 9am this morning with Wigan Athletic travelling to Bristol City on the opening day of the 2016/17 season. Former manager Owen Coyle returns to the DW Stadium when he brings his Blackburn … Continue reading →

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Will Grigg’s On Fire Competition

Posted on May 16, 2016 by ianhaspinall

THIS COMPETION HAS NOW CLOSED. Congratulations to the winner Joe Dixon. ——————————————————————————- There’s just no stopping Will Grigg! To celebrate Will’s 28 goals in 43 appearances Let’s Hang On and Art of Football have come together to offer all our … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Five for next season

Posted on May 13, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Gary Caldwell has some difficult decisions to make over the next few days as he puts together his retained list for next season. He will want to show loyalty to the players that won the League One title but he … Continue reading →

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12th Man: 20 a season man, please

Posted on May 7, 2015 by ianhaspinall

At the beginning of the season I predicted that Latics would be amongst the teams challenging for promotion. What a shock it’s been to see Wigan relegated to League One. Few people could have predicted such a dramatic demise. There … Continue reading →

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Listless Latics undone by busy Bees – Brentford 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on May 3, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan ended their woeful season with a 3-0 defeat as Brentford convincingly moved into the Championship play-offs. The Bees took the lead through Alex Pritchard’s deflected first half free-kick. Jota’s goal early in the second half took Brentford into fifth … Continue reading →

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