Tag Archives: Wigan Athletic

Letting Will Grigg leave would be a big mistake

Posted on January 9, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Rumours have been circulating that striker Will Grigg will be allowed to leave Wigan Athletic during the transfer window. Several Championship clubs and League One Sunderland are reportedly interested in either a permanent or loan deal for the striker who … Continue reading →

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Latics fall at the first hurdle – West Bromwich Albion 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 5, 2019 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic were narrowly defeated 1-0 by West Bromwich Albion in this Third Round FA Cup tie at the Hawthorns. Latics dominated the early exchanges and could have gone ahead through Will Grigg, Chey Dunkley and Lee Evans but they … Continue reading →

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Time for a rethink as Latics are outclassed by the Blades – Wigan Athletic 0 Sheffield United 3

Posted on January 2, 2019 by ianhaspinall

It was another disappointing afternoon at the DW Stadium as Wigan Athletic slumped to defeat against promotion chasing Sheffield United. Goals from David McGoldrick, Mark Duffy and Billy Sharp gave the Blades a deserved three points as Latics were once … Continue reading →

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Latics fail to capitalise on first half dominance – Swansea City 2 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 30, 2018 by ianhaspinall

In a game of two halves Latics allowed the Swans to come back from 2-0 down and secure an unlikely draw.  The visitors had dominated the opening half and should have been out of sight by the interval.  They went … Continue reading →

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Latics Review of the Year – Part 2

Posted on December 29, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It’s been a Jekyll and Hyde start to life back in the Championship as we approach the turn of the year. Latics exceeded many people’s expectations by making an excellent opening to the campaign producing some impressive performances including a superb … Continue reading →

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Slip Slidin’ Away – West Bromwich Albion 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 27, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Callum McManaman Wigan Athletic slipped nearer to the Championship drop zone with another away defeat, this time at promotion contenders West Bromwich Albion. Jay Rodriguez grabbed a goal in each half as the Baggies moved up to third place in … Continue reading →

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Dire day at the DW – Wigan Athletic 0 Birmingham City 3

Posted on December 23, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It was another abject performance by Wigan Athletic as they crashed to a 3-0 home defeat to Birmingham City. Josh Windass had an early opportunity to give Latics the lead but it was Che Adams who put the Blues in … Continue reading →

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Latics Review of the Year – Part 1

Posted on December 21, 2018 by ianhaspinall

What a momentous year it’s been for Wigan Athletic: the League One title, a magnificent FA Cup run, the end of the Whelan era, a new beginning with the International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) and a Jekyll and Hyde first half … Continue reading →

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Latics’ abysmal away form continues at bottom-of-the-table Ipswich – Ipswich Town 1 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on December 15, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic produced one of their worst performances of the season to succumb 1-0 to the Championship’s bottom club Ipswich Town at Portman Road. The Tractor Boys had been without a win at home all season but the visitors allowed … Continue reading →

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Latics mustn’t slip up at Portman Road

Posted on December 14, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Latics face a potential banana skin tomorrow at bottom-of-the-table Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys must be regretting the departure of Mick McCarthy at the end of his contract in April as they have only won once this season under previous … Continue reading →

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