Tag Archives: Michael Jacobs

Latics up the pressure – Walsall 0 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on March 22, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic eased past Walsall with a comfortable victory at the Bescot Stadium and upped the pressure on Shrewsbury and Blackburn at the top of the League One table. Walsall didn’t get the new manager ‘bounce’ under Dean Keates as … Continue reading →

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Fantastic finale as Latics move on up – Bradford City 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on March 14, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Michael Jacobs’ crucial 91st minute winner sent Latics’ fans into raptures at Valley Parade as they moved up to second place in the League One table. On a terrible pitch and in blustery conditions both teams opted for the route … Continue reading →

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Important win keeps Latics in the hunt for two trophies – Wigan Athletic 1 Rochdale 0

Posted on February 25, 2018 by ianhaspinall

This week’s FA Cup heroes Wigan Athletic and Rochdale went head-to-head at the DW Stadium with the Latics coming out on top. Latics went ahead after only 12 minutes when Michael Jacobs’ precise finish from the edge of the area … Continue reading →

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Latics’ quality shines through – AFC Wimbledon 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on December 17, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced a superb second half performance to defeat AFC Wimbledon 4-0 at Kingsmeadow and consolidate their place at the top of the League One table. After an even first half with chances at both ends, Latics took control and … Continue reading →

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Top of the table Latics in fine form – Rotherham United 1 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on November 26, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics moved to the top of the League One table with a convincing victory at mid-table Rotherham United. Will Grigg gave Latics an early lead when he headed home Lee Evans’ left wing free kick but the Millers quickly drew … Continue reading →

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Latics are back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 3 Doncaster Rovers 0

Posted on November 22, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics were not at their best but they still had a comfortable 3-0 victory against League One strugglers Doncaster Rovers at the DW Stadium. Michael Jacobs opened the scoring with a strike from the edge of the box after 40 … Continue reading →

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Title favourites looking good for promotion – Wigan Athletic 3 Southend United 0

Posted on October 15, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics moved to the top of League One with comfortable 3-0 victory against mid-table Southend United at the DW Stadium. They went ahead after only eight minutes when Michael Jacobs deflected shot evaded the Shrimpers keeper Mark Oxley. It was … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Away form needs to improve against top teams

Posted on October 6, 2017 by ianhaspinall

  It was another pleasing home performance last Saturday as Latics comfortably outplayed Walsall. Will Grigg was back amongst the goals with a brace and the fans will now be expecting him to show the form that helped them win … Continue reading →

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Failure to be clinical costs Latics dear – Peterborough United 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on September 23, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s failure to convert a multitude of first-half chances proved crucial in the second-half as they slipped to a narrow 3-2 defeat at Peterborough United. Latics went into the interval 1-0 up but it could so easily have been … Continue reading →

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Jacobs’ cracker moves Wigan up to second in table – Wigan Ath 1 Northampton Town 0

Posted on September 20, 2017 by ianhaspinall

A stunning 30 yard strike from Michael Jacobs ensured that Latics maintained their winning run against a stubborn Northampton Town at the DW Stadium. Latics deservedly took the three points with the 1-0 victory but as in their recent games … Continue reading →

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