Tag Archives: League One

12th Man – Deadline day delight

Posted on February 2, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Latics achieved what could be their best ‘result’ of the season when they managed to hold onto their best players while adding extra quality during the transfer window. In the context of the modern game it was quite a coup … Continue reading →

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Latics survive one of their sternest tests – Plymouth Argyle 1 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on January 21, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic came through one of their sternest away tests when they recorded a hard-fought 3-1 victory at in-form Plymouth Argyle. In an exciting end-to-end game both teams produced high quality attacking play, but it was Latics who secured the … Continue reading →

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Latics and Posh fail to fire – Wigan Athletic 0 Peterborough United 0

Posted on January 14, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Two of League One’s highest scorers played out a surprising goalless draw at the DW Stadium. League leaders Latics failed to hit the net for the third home game in a row as their strikers had another off day. They … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Posh will be no pushover

Posted on January 12, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It’s been a very eventful week at Wigan Athletic with FA Cup drama, transfer activity, a tragic death and the prospect of a difficult game against Peterborough United. After a great performance at Premier League Bournemouth the team were only … Continue reading →

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12th Man – New Year new Wigan Athletic?

Posted on January 5, 2018 by ianhaspinall

This week Latics released their financial results for the year ended 31 May 2017, which showed a net profit of £4.3 million. This demonstrates that they are in a relatively good financial position compared to many other Football League clubs. … Continue reading →

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Latics grateful to extend unbeaten run – Northampton Town 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 2, 2018 by ianhaspinall

In a game of two halves Latics narrowly overcame League One strugglers Northampton Town 1-0 at the Sixfields Stadium. Latics went ahead after only five minutes through leading scorer Nick Powell and had opportunities to increase their lead in the … Continue reading →

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The Addicks frustrate the Latics – Wigan Athletic 0 Charlton Athletic 0

Posted on December 30, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Charlton secured a surprising 0-0 draw at the league leaders with backs to the wall defending at the DW Stadium. Latics had good chances to secure the three points through Will Grigg, Nick Powell and Sam Morsy but overall they … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Review of the year

Posted on December 29, 2017 by ianhaspinall

What a difference a year makes! Last December Latics were mired in a desperate relegation struggle but this season they have been in tremendous form and look likely to go up as the League One Champions. The appointment of former … Continue reading →

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Record breaking Latics hit super seven – Oxford United 0 Wigan Athletic 7

Posted on December 24, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Magnificent Latics produced a stunning display of attacking football in a record-breaking 7-0 victory against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium. Latics surpassed their previous highest victory 7-1 against Scarborough with some scintillating soccer. Grigg opened the scoring on 11 … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s Christmas Wishlist

Posted on December 22, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Paul Cook will be very pleased with his first seven months in charge at the DW Stadium but he also knows that Latics will need to improve in certain areas as they plan for the Championship. As we approach the … Continue reading →

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