Tag Archives: Paul Cook

Wigan bolt out of the starting blocks – MK Dons 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on August 6, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Match report by Jamie Aspinall. For a change, Latics started the season with a win and a great performance to boot. Nick Powell was the only player able to find a way past ex-Latics keeper Lee Nicholls, who kept the … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cooking up something good

Posted on August 4, 2017 by ianhaspinall

It’s been a typically hectic close season at Latics with a new manager Paul Cook, new coaching staff and the usual high turnover of players. For some fans transfer speculation can be unsettling as their favourite players seek a move … Continue reading →

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When Saturday Comes pre-season preview 2017/18

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ianhaspinall

When Saturday Comes magazine recently asked for my views on Latics’ prospects for their pre-season preview so I thought I’d also record my responses here. 1. Realistically, how will you do? I’m optimistic with Paul Cook in charge and if … Continue reading →

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12th Man – The first choice

Posted on June 2, 2017 by ianhaspinall

I’m pleased to say that Paul Cook was my first choice for the Latics manager’s job. Of the candidates available I believe he has the right profile for a club which is trying to rebuild itself after relegation from the … Continue reading →

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Cook confirmed as new Latics manager

Posted on May 31, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic have confirmed the appointment of Paul Cook as the new manager on a three-year contract. Despite being offered an improved deal at Portsmouth the Liverpool born manager decided to return to the North West and take the Latics … Continue reading →

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12th Man – End of season review

Posted on May 13, 2017 by ianhaspinall

In the last 12th Man column of the season I was asked by the Wigan Evening Post to provide answers to four key questions: What went wrong? At the beginning of the season I was optimistic that Latics would have … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Four for the manager shortlist

Posted on May 5, 2017 by ianhaspinall

With Latics’ relegation to League One finally confirmed, the search for a new manager will now gather pace with an appointment expected by the end of the month or beginning of June. However, Latics’ track record in recruiting managers is … Continue reading →

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