Tag Archives: Liverpool

Review – Gordon Milne, Shankly, My Dad and Me with Steve Younger

Posted on February 21, 2024 by ianhaspinall

In his engrossing football memoir Gordon Milne recalls his journey from Preston to Newcastle via Liverpool, Blackpool, Wigan, Coventry, Leicester, Turkey, and Japan. Milne is a pure football man who has encounters with some of the greatest players and managers … Continue reading →

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Wigan’s defensive frailties exposed by rampant Reds – Wigan Athletic 0 Liverpool 4

Posted on March 3, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A rare headed goal by Stewart Downing and a Luis Suarez hat-trick gave Liverpool a comfortable 4-0 victory and kept Wigan on the edge of the drop zone. It was a combination of clinical finishing combined with Latics poor defending … Continue reading →

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Watson’s broken leg compounds a bad day for the Latics – Liverpool 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on November 18, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan went into the game undefeated in the last five outings against the Merseysiders but on this occasion they were well beaten by a Luis Suarez inspired outfit. The Uruguayan striker scored two goals and it could easily been four … Continue reading →

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The pursuit of the 92 – the goalposts keep moving

Posted on June 21, 2012 by ianhaspinall

One of the few disadvantages of Wigan’s extended stay in the top flight has been that I’ve not been able to get to as many other football league grounds as I’d have liked. There are always the newly promoted teams to … Continue reading →

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Wigan Athletic 2012/13 fixtures announced

Posted on June 18, 2012 by ianhaspinall

The fixtures for Wigan Athletic’s eighth season in the Barclays Premier League were announced this morning with Latics first game at home to Champions League winners Chelsea on Saturday August 18th. This is followed by a trip to top flight newcomers … Continue reading →

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Martinez to stay at Wigan Athletic

Posted on May 30, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Great news for Latics fans as Roberto Martinez today announced that he has turned down the advances of Liverpool and will be staying at the club. The on and off saga has now been resolved with Martinez pledging his future … Continue reading →

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A memorable day for all Wigan fans – Liverpool 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on March 25, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic went into this game with most people having already written off their chances of Premier League survival. However a small band of travelling supporters still believed in miracles and against all the odds ‘Little Wigan’ achieved their first … Continue reading →

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Ali is the Wigan hero – Wigan Athletic 0 Liverpool 0

Posted on December 22, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Prior to the game all attention was on Luis Suarez after his proposed eight-game ban was announced by the FA. The decision seemed to galvanise Liverpool but it was Wigan who ultimately emerged the stronger team from one of the … Continue reading →

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Is it time for a football revolution?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The opening games of the new Premier League season have demonstrated that the gap between the mega rich teams and the rest is now increasing. With only seven games played the Big Guns are way ahead. Manchester United have won … Continue reading →

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Some of the main characters and a small matter of Liverpool FC

Posted on February 11, 2011 by ianhaspinall

A busy week for Wigan Athletic with lots of positives following the Blackburn result. James McCarthy receiving media attention following his two goals and his possible international switch between the Republic of Ireland and Scotland. Dave Whelan announces that he … Continue reading →

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