Tag Archives: Roberto Martinez

Martinez ends his special relationship with Wigan

Posted on May 28, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Sad news for Wigan fans today when it was announced that Roberto Martinez would be leaving the club. Following a lunchtime meeting with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan, Martinez has offered his resignation. Whelan told BBC Sport, “He wanted permission to move so … Continue reading →

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Martinez decision delayed – negotiations continue

Posted on May 23, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has delayed making a decision on his future until early next week. Martinez was expected to make a decision today, but according to Sky Sports News a meeting with chairman Dave Whelan did not reach a conclusion. … Continue reading →

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Wigan suffer relegation after Arsenal defeat – Arsenal 4 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on May 14, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic experienced the two extremes in football in the space of only four days. They had their best ever day on Saturday when they won the FA Cup and today they suffered one of their darkest days when they were … Continue reading →

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Time for another Wigan miracle

Posted on May 14, 2013 by ianhaspinall

FA Cup winners Wigan Athletic go into tonight’s game at Arsenal knowing only another win will do if they are to extend their eight-year stay in the Premier League. Wigan need to win their game at the Emirates and also … Continue reading →

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Has Wigan Athletic’s win restored faith in the FA Cup?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by ianhaspinall

It is now twenty-four hours since Wigan Athletic won a historic first ever FA Cup Final and the reality of what they have achieved is just starting to sink in. The Wigan story is a modern-day football fairytale. A small town … Continue reading →

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Special memories and a time for cup glory?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by ianhaspinall

I will be a very proud man when Wigan Athletic walk out onto the Wembley pitch to face Manchester City in the 132nd FA Cup Final. When I started supporting Wigan as a nine-year-old they were a non-league team and never … Continue reading →

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More teams drop into the relegation mixer – what are the prospects for survival?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by ianhaspinall

After last weekend’s round of Premier League fixtures more teams have been dragged into the relegation dogfight. Newcastle, Sunderland and West Ham now have a fight on their hands if they are to retain their top flight status. Until recently these … Continue reading →

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Time for Wigan Athletic fans to back the team to make FA Cup history

Posted on February 28, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic are one game away from a historic FA Cup semi final at Wembley when they face Everton on Saturday 9th March and all Wiganers are being encouraged to support their team at Goodison Park. Latics have been allocated … Continue reading →

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Martinez’s men impress at White Hart Lane – Tottenham Hotspur 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on November 3, 2012 by ianhaspinall

All the pundits expect Wigan to be struggling against relegation and Spurs challenging for a Champions League place but on this performance you would be forgiven for thinking that each team’s prospects could be reversed. Wigan were the more authoritative … Continue reading →

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Wigan’s fringe players disappoint in shock cup exit – Wigan Athletic 0 Bradford City 0 aet (Bradford win 4-2 on pens)

Posted on October 31, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic slipped out of the Capital One Cup with a shock defeat on penalties to Division 2 Bradford City. After David Jones and Ben Watson had converted their spot kicks, Shaun Maloney fired over the bar and Jordi Gomez … Continue reading →

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