Tag Archives: James McClean

Proud Latics battle for a point – Watford 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on March 20, 2023 by ianhaspinall

Maloney made one change from the starting XI against Coventry City in midweek – with Tom Naylor coming into the starting line-up to replace Ashley Fletcher, who was ineligible for the game against his parent club. After a tentative opening … Continue reading →

Posted in Championship, James McClean, Keinan Davis | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Latics’ Bittersweet Symphony – Wigan Athletic 2 Blackpool 1

Posted on November 14, 2022 by ianhaspinall

There was a strange atmosphere at the DW Stadium as Latics welcomed Blackpool without Richardson as manager. Acting assistants Rob Kelly and James Beattie made two changes to the starting XI from the defeat at Coventry City with Tom Naylor … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool, Curtis Tilt, Gary Madine, James Beattie, James McClean, Leam Richardson, Marvin Ekpiteta, Rob Kelly, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Latics confidence booster at Carrow Road – Norwich City 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on August 8, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic gained a confidence boosting point at recently relegated from the Premier League Norwich City. Latics were under the cosh in the opening 20 minutes but went ahead when James McClean slotted past Tim Krul in the 29th minute. … Continue reading →

Posted in James McClean, Leam Richardson, Max Aarons, Norwich City, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Latics left frustrated by late equaliser and injuries – Wigan Athletic 1 Bolton Wanderers 1

Posted on April 4, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were left frustrated in their quest to go to the top of the League One table after a 1-1 draw with Bolton Wanderers. Latics had dominated the first half in this local derby and had gone ahead after … Continue reading →

Posted in Bolton Wanderers, Curtis Tilt, James McClean, Jon Dadi Bodvarrson, League One, Leam Richardson, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Normal service resumed – Wigan Athletic 2 Fleetwood Town 0

Posted on March 2, 2022 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic got back to winning ways with a convincing 2-0 victory against League One strugglers Fleetwood Town at the DW Stadium. After a period of sustained pressure Latics went in front from the penalty spot on 37 minutes when … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleetwood Town, James McClean, Joe Garner, League One, Leam Richardson, Wigan Athletic, Will Keane | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Magnificent McClean gives Latics the edge in five-goal thriller – Oxford United 2 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on December 20, 2021 by ianhaspinall

James McClean’s incisive run and clinical finish in the 86th minute enabled Wigan Athletic to take the three points against Oxford United in a topsy-turvy game at the Kassam Stadium. Latics were deservedly ahead after only eight minutes when Will … Continue reading →

Posted in James McClean, League One, Leam Richardson, Matty Taylor, Max Power, Oxford United, Ryan Williams, Wigan Athletic, Will Keane | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Latics bounce back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 2 Burton Albion 0

Posted on October 31, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Latics kept the pressure on league leaders Plymouth Argyle with a comfortable 2-0 victory against ten-man Burton Albion. James McClean put the hosts ahead with an accomplished volley from Tendayi Darikwa’s cross after nine minutes. The visitors were reduced to … Continue reading →

Posted in Burton Albion, Curtis Tilt, James McClean, League One, Leam Richardson, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Brutally efficient Tics – AFC Wimbledon 0 Wigan Athletic 2 

Posted on October 24, 2021 by ianhaspinall

In new brutalist surroundings Wigan Athletic were brutally efficient in their quest for the three points at AFC Wimbledon and ran out comfortable 2-0 victors in the capital. Early in the second half the Dons Paul Kalambayi deflected Callum Lang’s … Continue reading →

Posted in AFC Wimbledon, James McClean, Leam Richardson, Paul Kalambayi, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Derby day delight – Bolton Wanderers 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on October 17, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced an emphatic display to defeat local rivals Bolton Wanderers 4-0 at the University of Bolton Stadium. The visitors went ahead after only six minutes when Will Keane turned home James McClean’s cross after good work by Charlie … Continue reading →

Posted in Bolton Wanderers, Callum Lang, Ian Evatt, James McClean, League One, Leam Richardson, Wigan Athletic, Will Keane | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Latics special away day in the capital – Charlton Athletic 0 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on August 21, 2021 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced a masterful away performance with a 2-0 victory at Charlton Athletic. The visitors created numerous chances and were denied by at least five quality saves by home keeper Craig MacGillivray until captain Tendayi Darikwa broke the deadlock and … Continue reading →

Posted in Charlton Athletic, James McClean, League One, Tendayi Darikwa, Wigan Athletic | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment