Tag Archives: Stoke City

Wigan’s tiki-taka triumphs over Stoke’s long ball tactics – Wigan Athletic 2 Stoke City 0

Posted on April 1, 2012 by ianhaspinall

Wigan recorded only their second home win and first back to back wins of the season as they thoroughly outplayed a rather jaded looking Stoke outfit. Wigan competed for every ball with their traditionally physical opponents but it was their … Continue reading →

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Mission accomplished

Posted on May 23, 2011 by ianhaspinall

We did it! We stayed up! What an absolutely incredible finale to the season, with 13 minutes to go we were in the relegation zone, but a Manchester United goal against Blackpool and then Hugo Rodallega’s 78th minute headed goal … Continue reading →

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Real Roy of the Rovers stuff

Posted on May 20, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Last Sunday saw a real Roy of the Rovers ending (see footnote for younger readers) to an incredible game at the DW stadium as Wigan overcame West Ham 3-2. This amazing rollercoaster encounter saw Latics come back from 2-0 down at … Continue reading →

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Still Hanging On

Posted on May 12, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Well we are still hanging on but it is now only by our fingertips. Results last Saturday went against us, despite a good performance at Villa Park we could only manage a draw, Blackpool gained an unexpected point at Spurs and … Continue reading →

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