Tag Archives: Gary Caldwell

12th Man – Gunning for the title

Posted on April 1, 2016 by ianhaspinall

At the beginning of the season many fans, my self included, doubted that Latics could make a quick return to the Championship. The relegation season had been a disaster both on and off the pitch and we had the youngest … Continue reading →

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12th Man – New loan signing’s class is making a big difference

Posted on March 25, 2016 by ianhaspinall

New loan signing Stephen Warnock has made a big impact in his first two games for Latics against Colchester United and Bradford City. Warnock made an impressive debut at Colchester and went on to produce a man-of-the-match performance in the … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Caldwell’s men need to show mental strength

Posted on March 18, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics had a frustrating afternoon in Essex last Saturday when they were held by bottom of the league Colchester United. For most of the game they were the dominant team but two exceptional long distance strikes and a dubious penalty … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Caldwell is learning from the best

Posted on March 4, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It is now 12 months since David Sharpe took over the reins as chairman of Wigan Athletic and what an incredible transformation has taken place during that period. The young chairman has had to make some big decisions during his … Continue reading →

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Jussi enough for Latics – Millwall 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on March 1, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen was the hero as Wigan maintained their promotion push with a hard fought 0-0 draw at Millwall. Latics had to play 60 minutes without midfielder Sam Morsy after he was dismissed for a second bookable offence. Millwall … Continue reading →

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12th Man – No slip-ups allowed

Posted on February 26, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced another breathtaking away victory at Walsall and sent a strong message to their promotion rivals that they are gunning for the League One title. After Burton Albion’s midweek defeat to Southend United, Latics are now only four points … Continue reading →

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Wigan move on up – Walsall 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on February 21, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics moved into second spot in the table with Yanic Wildschut’s 91st minute winner at Walsall and leapfrogged Walsall and Gillingham in the race for promotion. Wigan took the lead in the first half with a 30 yard screamer by … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Playing for high-stakes

Posted on February 19, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics will have to be at their best tomorrow if they are to overcome promotion rivals Walsall at the Banks’s Stadium. The Saddlers sit in third place in the table, and lead Latics by one point as well as having … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Smells like team spirit

Posted on February 12, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics are now hitting their best form as we approach the final third of the season. The performance at Sheffield United was their best so far as they dominated one of the play-off contenders, deserving the three points and moving … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Making the case for promotion

Posted on January 29, 2016 by ianhaspinall

The doomsayers were out in force after Latics’ 1-1 draw at bottom club Crewe on Saturday night. The pessimists seem to think that the team had already blown their chances of promotion. However, I think they are very much in … Continue reading →

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