Tag Archives: Championship

Latics held at the Riverside – Middlesbrough 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 28, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s push for a play-off place received a setback when they were held to a goalless draw at Middlesbrough tonight. In a scrappy game with few clear-cut chances for either team, the Latics failed to recreate the form that had … Continue reading →

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Rovers upset the odds with big win – Doncaster Rovers 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 18, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Few people could have predicted this result prior to kick off, as Doncaster had not won for eight and Wigan were unbeaten in six Championship games under Uwe Rösler, but it was Rovers who defied the odds to win 3-0. … Continue reading →

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Rösler revolution gathers pace

Posted on January 15, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Uwe Rösler has certainly made an impressive start to his managerial career at Wigan Athletic. Latics have progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 victory at MK Dons and currently sit 10th in the Championship. … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Delight – Derby County 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 1, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic made it a great start to 2014 when they deservedly took all three points at Pride Park. Jean Beausejour scored his first goal of the season for the Latics with a spectacular drive and Derby were unable to … Continue reading →

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Wigan lack the killer touch – Wigan Athletic 0 Burnley 0

Posted on December 30, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan continue to make good progress under new manager Uwe Rosler but were held 0-0 at home to high riding Burnley on Sunday. The Latics dominated possession and created the majority of the chances but lacked the killer touch to … Continue reading →

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Wigan’s Boxing Day Blues – Wigan Athletic 0 Birmingham City 0

Posted on December 27, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s run of victories came to an end on Boxing Day when they were held 0-0 by a resolute Birmingham City, who had Manchester United loanee Jesse Lingard sent off in the 60th minute. Callum McManaman was denied by Darren Randolph … Continue reading →

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Rösler’s men on the rise – Reading 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 22, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan moved up to 12th in the Championship table with a hard-fought win at play-off rivals Reading. Uwe Rösler’s team dominated the opening half and were two ahead in the opening 12 minutes. Chris McCann side footed home from the edge … Continue reading →

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Another defeat but new manager is top priority – Leeds United 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 5, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Managerless Wigan slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat as two Ross McCormack goals propelled Leeds towards the play-off zone. The Scottish striker headed home on 15 minutes after good work by Tom Lees and he doubled United’s lead with a … Continue reading →

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Owen Coyle leaves Wigan after less than six months in charge

Posted on December 2, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan manager Owen Coyle has left the club following a sequence of three consecutive home defeats which left the club in 14th position in the Championship and on the verge of Europa Cup elimination. The Wigan fans grew increasingly restless … Continue reading →

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No ‘Glad All Over’ for Yeovil as Wigan win away from home – Yeovil Town 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 10, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s first away win in nine league and cup games gave them an important three points at Huish Park. Marc-Antoine Fortune’s first goal of the season moved the Latics to within two points of the play-off zone with a game … Continue reading →

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