Tag Archives: Nick Powell

Latics denied at the death – AFC Bournemouth 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on January 6, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were denied an FA Cup victory at Premier League Bournemouth when Steve Cook equalised in added time at the Vitality Stadium. Latics took the lead after only two minutes when Will Grigg turned home following Reece James’ cross. … 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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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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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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Latics strengthen their position at the top – Wigan Athletic 2 Fleetwood Town 0

Posted on December 10, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic increased their lead to four points at the top of the League One table with a comfortable 2-0 victory against Fleetwood Town at the DW Stadium. Latics hardly needed to get out of second gear to overcome a … 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 – Nick Powell a fragile genius

Posted on October 13, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Media pundits and football fans are prone to hyperbole but Nick Powell is justifying all the hype this season. Powell is an exceptional talent who is proving to be a cut above most players in League One. He is Latics’ … Continue reading →

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Latics show quality in depth – Scunthorpe United 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on October 7, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic showed the quality of their squad with an important 2-1 win at last season’s play-off contenders Scunthorpe United. Latics were without captain Sam Morsy, who was away on international duty with Egypt, and in-form midfielder Michael Jacobs at … Continue reading →

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Powell’s perfect penalty sinks Plymouth – Wigan Athletic 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

Posted on September 27, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Nick Powell’s late penalty was enough to seal the three points against Plymouth Argyle and move Latics up to second place in the League One table. Latics had created numerous chances but Argyle had defended in depth and managed to … Continue reading →

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12th Man – It’s all going so well

Posted on September 21, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics are now in a rich vein of form after winning their last three games in convincing fashion. They have confidently moved up to second in the League One table and are rapidly reinforcing the bookmakers’ view that they are … Continue reading →

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