Tag Archives: Wigan Athletic

12th Man – Big challenges ahead

Posted on August 17, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It’s been an exciting opening to the Championship season with Latics involved in two five-goal thrillers. An opening day 3-2 victory against Sheffield Wednesday has been followed up by a 3-2 defeat against Aston Villa. Then on Tuesday night it … Continue reading →

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Villa thriller, with a killer blow for Latics – Aston Villa 3 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on August 12, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Match report by Jamie Aspinall. Paul Cook was true to his word when he said last week “If we do get beat then I’d rather it [happen] by being aggressive and trying to win the game”. Latics certainly went all … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s business

Posted on August 10, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Latics made a brilliant start to the Championship season with a 3-2 victory against Sheffield Wednesday. Excellent performances all round but particularly pleasing to see new boys Cedric Kipre, Antonee Robinson, Reece James and Darron Gibson settling in so quickly … Continue reading →

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Wigan get off to a flying start against the Owls – Wigan Athletic 3 Sheffield Wednesday 2

Posted on August 5, 2018 by ianhaspinall

Match report by Jamie Aspinall. Opening games are not always an accurate indication of how a team’s season is going to pan out, however Paul Cook and the Wigan fans will be hoping this type of performance becomes a regular … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Takeover time?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by ianhaspinall

The long running saga of Latics’ takeover by the International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) looks like it’s coming to an end. The takeover was initially mooted back in October last year and was expected to be finalised earlier this year. The … Continue reading →

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When Saturday Comes Wigan Athletic preview 2018/19

Posted on August 2, 2018 by ianhaspinall

When Saturday Comes magazine have once again asked for my views on Latics’ prospects for the forthcoming season so I thought I’d also record my responses here. 1. Realistically, how will you do? The last time we were in the … Continue reading →

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Latics fixtures released – Sheffield Wednesday first up at home

Posted on June 21, 2018 by ianhaspinall

The Championship fixtures for 2018/19  have been announced and Latics will face Sheffield Wednesday at home on the opening day of the season.  This is followed up with an away game at Steve Bruce’s Aston Villa and a home game … Continue reading →

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Can’t believe it’s not Scholes…

Posted on May 24, 2018 by ianhaspinall

It was sad to see the Latics fans’ favourite David Perkins leave this week after three years with the club. The 35-year-old has joined Rochdale on a two-year deal after getting limited game time this season. The diminutive terrier goes … Continue reading →

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The best photography from Let’s Hang On

Posted on May 24, 2018 by ianhaspinall

This gallery brings together some of the best photographs from the Let’s Hang On archives. Continue reading →

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12th Man – The future’s bright, the future’s Latics

Posted on May 11, 2018 by ianhaspinall

What a season, what a club! It’s hard to find enough superlatives to sum up Latics’ brilliant season. Nearly everything about it has been so special. Right from the close season everything has been perfection. When Chairman David Sharpe was … Continue reading →

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