Tag Archives: Malky Mackay

12th Man: Feeling positive

Posted on April 29, 2015 by ianhaspinall

The inevitable finally happened on Tuesday night and Wigan were relegated to League One when Rotherham defeated Reading. It is difficult not to be a little despondent after a Championship season that promised so much ended in failure. In pre-season … Continue reading →

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Mackay sacked after another home defeat – Wigan Athletic 0 Derby County 2

Posted on April 7, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Malky Mackay was relieved of his managerial duties after Latics moved closer to relegation with another disappointing display against promotion chasing Derby County. Wigan have failed to win at home since August 30th and their attack once again lacked any … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Goal poacher is the key to survival

Posted on March 20, 2015 by ianhaspinall

It was always going to be a tough fixture against Watford who are in one of the best teams in the Championship and pushing for automatic promotion. Latics matched their high-flying opponents for much of the game but once again … Continue reading →

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12th Man: It’s time to make a decisive move

Posted on February 27, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Another home game and another defeat and Malky Mackay’s days as Wigan Athletic manager are surely numbered. Latics might have been unlucky with the two offside decisions but overall they lacked any great conviction and rarely looked capable of overcoming … Continue reading →

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Out of ideas and out of luck – Wigan Athletic 0 Cardiff City 1

Posted on February 25, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slumped to another disappointing home defeat when they lost 1-0 to Cardiff City and moved closer to the trap door to League One. Aron Gunnarsson slotted home the game’s only goal after 20 minutes, although Latics had two … Continue reading →

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Latics nightmare continues – Wigan Athletic 0 Charlton Athletic 3

Posted on February 21, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s nightmare season took another turn for the worse with an emphatic 3-0 home defeat to Charlton. A clinical finish by Frederic Bulot and a header by Igor Ventekele gave the Addicks a 2-0 half-time lead before substitute Chris Eagles … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Reading between lines we are back!

Posted on February 20, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Tuesday night’s 1-0 win at Reading has given everyone renewed hope that Latics can escape the drop to League One. It was a spirited and hard-working performance which closes the gap between themselves and their rivals. Wigan are now only six … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Forest loss was a new low for Latics

Posted on February 13, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan plunged to new depths on Wednesday night as Nottingham Forest handed out a humiliating defeat. In a season that goes from bad to worse this was a new low point. The nature of the 3-0 defeat at the City … Continue reading →

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12th Man: Revolving door is not slowing down

Posted on February 6, 2015 by ianhaspinall

The revolving doors at the DW Stadium kept turning this week as the club experienced an unprecedented turnover in playing staff. Latics have gone through a huge transformation in the last few weeks with ten players leaving and seven joining … Continue reading →

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Latics make a point in bore draw – Ipswich Town 0 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on February 1, 2015 by ianhaspinall

Wigan managed a welcome point at Portman Road in a dour goalless draw on Saturday. Chances were at a premium as both teams struggled to make an impact. Jay Tabb had the best opportunity for the Tractor Boys in the first … Continue reading →

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