Tag Archives: Dave Whelan

12th Man: Memorable for all the wrong reasons

Posted on December 29, 2014 by ianhaspinall

The last two years have probably been two of the most memorable in Wigan Athletic’s 82-year history, but 2014 is now turning out to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Few events could match the tremendous highs of the … Continue reading →

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Maloney magic lifts Latics spirits – Wigan Athletic 1 Middlesbrough 1

Posted on November 23, 2014 by ianhaspinall

It was a difficult day for everybody at Wigan Athletic as the new manager Malky Mackay took his first game in charge against Middlesbrough. The furore about his appointment and Dave Whelan’s subsequent controversial comments meant that there was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Dave Whelan, Malky Mackay, Patrick Bamford, Shaun Maloney, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

12th Man: Mackay is not a pariah

Posted on November 21, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Like many Latics fans I have mixed feelings about the appointment of Malky Mackay. Dave Whelan’s decision to appoint Mackay is a controversial and risky appointment that could well backfire on him. Mackay has been at the centre of a … Continue reading →

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Malky Mackay appointed as Latics manager

Posted on November 19, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay has been appointed as the new manager of Wigan Athletic today. The former Cardiff City and Watford manager was described by Chairman Dave Whelan as: ‘overwhelmingly the outstanding candidate’ for the position, following the … Continue reading →

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Latics sack Rosler

Posted on November 13, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic have announced the sacking of manager Uwe Rosler at around 3.45 pm today. The announcement came as something of a surprise after Wigan Chairman Dave Whelan had recently backed Rosler to turn results around. However, following further consideration and … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, Chris Hughton, Dave Whelan, Malky Mackay, Tony Pulis, Uwe Rösler, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Championship, Dave Whelan, Graham Barrow, Leeds United, Ross McCormack, Sandy Stewart, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Owen Coyle appointed as the new Wigan manager

Posted on June 14, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Former Bolton boss Owen Coyle has been appointed as the new Wigan Athletic manager. Coyle who has been out of work since he was sacked by Bolton in October, is a somewhat controversial choice to replace Roberto Martinez who left … Continue reading →

Posted in Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Dave Whelan, Owen Coyle, Roberto Martinez, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

A season of great extremes – FA Cup glory, relegation, managerial change and European qualification

Posted on June 10, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Shaun Maloney curls the ball into the area and Ben Watson rises at the near post, making a perfect contact with the ball that flies past Joe Hart. To see Wigan Athletic win the FA Cup was surreal for the … Continue reading →

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Martinez ends his special relationship with Wigan

Posted on May 28, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Sad news for Wigan fans today when it was announced that Roberto Martinez would be leaving the club. Following a lunchtime meeting with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan, Martinez has offered his resignation. Whelan told BBC Sport, “He wanted permission to move so … Continue reading →

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Martinez decision delayed – negotiations continue

Posted on May 23, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has delayed making a decision on his future until early next week. Martinez was expected to make a decision today, but according to Sky Sports News a meeting with chairman Dave Whelan did not reach a conclusion. … Continue reading →

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