Tag Archives: Shaun Maloney

Maloney magic lifts Latics spirits – Wigan Athletic 1 Middlesbrough 1

Posted on November 23, 2014 by ianhaspinall

It was a difficult day for everybody at Wigan Athletic as the new manager Malky Mackay took his first game in charge against Middlesbrough. The furore about his appointment and Dave Whelan’s subsequent controversial comments meant that there was a … Continue reading →

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Shaun Maloney shines for Scotland

Posted on November 16, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic forward Shaun Maloney scored a classic goal for Scotland in their 1-0 victory against the Republic of Ireland on Friday night. You can relive the goal from every angle here:  

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Latics held in six goal thriller – Wigan Athletic 3 Fulham 3

Posted on November 2, 2014 by ianhaspinall

A late penalty by Bryan Ruiz denied Wigan all three points in a pulsating 3-3 draw with Fulham at the DW Stadium. Fulham’s Ross McCormack was dismissed after two yellow cards and Wigan’s Leon Barnett was given a straight red after … Continue reading →

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Latics winless run continues – Wigan Athletic 0 Millwall 0

Posted on October 22, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic’s winless run was extended to eight games after yet another 0-0 draw, this time at home to Millwall. The home team dominated the game but lacked the cutting edge which would have given them all three points. James McClean … Continue reading →

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FA Cup semi-final preview – Can Wigan’s Wembley wonders do it again?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Don’t let the media backlash following Arsenal’s defeat at Everton fool anyone, the Gunners will be the favourites when they face the Latics in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. Arsenal are still the fourth placed team in the Premier League … Continue reading →

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Wigan extinguish Forest fire – Wigan Athletic 2 Nottingham Forest 1

Posted on August 31, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan secured their first home win of the season and inflicted Nottingham Forest’s first defeat of the Championship campaign. Forest had taken the lead early in the first half through a superb Andy Reid free kick. But Latics equalised quickly … Continue reading →

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Latics fight back to salvage a point – Wigan Athletic 2 Doncaster Rovers 2

Posted on August 20, 2013 by ianhaspinall

A dramatic 90th minute equaliser by Leon Barnett secured a share of the spoils for Wigan after they had trailed 2-0 to Doncaster at half time. Somewhat against the run of play the Yorkshiremen had stunned the home crowd with … Continue reading →

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Latics start season with emphatic win – Barnsley 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on August 3, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic kicked off their Championship campaign with a 4-0 demolition of Barnsley at Oakwell. Owen Coyle’s team were dominant throughout and showed both commitment and quality against an initially combative Yorkshire outfit. Ben Watson opened the scoring with a … Continue reading →

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Wigan make their FA Cup dream a reality – Wigan Athletic 2 Millwall 0 – FA Cup Semi Final

Posted on April 14, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Forty years since reaching an FA Trophy final Wigan Athletic reached a historic FA Cup final with 2-0 win over Millwall. Two goals of high quality by Shaun Maloney and Callum McManaman secured a place in the final against either Manchester … Continue reading →

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Maloney magic saves a point for the Latics – Queens Park Rangers 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on April 8, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Quality will get always get you through and it was Shaun Maloney’s quality that rescued what could be an all important point for Wigan at Loftus Road. Maloney’s superb 94th minute free kick gave Wigan a last minute lifeline in … Continue reading →

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