Tag Archives: Wigan Athletic

Latics’ quality shines through – AFC Wimbledon 0 Wigan Athletic 4

Posted on December 17, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics produced a superb second half performance to defeat AFC Wimbledon 4-0 at Kingsmeadow and consolidate their place at the top of the League One table. After an even first half with chances at both ends, Latics took control and … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Latics looking for a cracking Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics go into the hectic Christmas period of games knowing that they must maintain their consistency if they are to gain an automatic promotion place. Paul Cook’s team will have to navigate through five league games with three away and … Continue reading →

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Grigg strikes to save Latics’ blushes – Wigan Athletic 3 AFC Fylde 2

Posted on December 13, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Two late goals by substitute Will Grigg saved Latics from an embarrassing home defeat to non-league AFC Fylde in the FA Cup 2nd Round Replay at the DW Stadium last night. Latics had led through Ivan Toney after good work … Continue reading →

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Latics strengthen their position at the top – Wigan Athletic 2 Fleetwood Town 0

Posted on December 10, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic increased their lead to four points at the top of the League One table with a comfortable 2-0 victory against Fleetwood Town at the DW Stadium. Latics hardly needed to get out of second gear to overcome a … Continue reading →

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Art of Football Christmas Competition

Posted on December 8, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Please note this competition is now closed. The winner is Gareth Knowles. ———————————————————————— Fancy getting your hands on an Art of Football t-shirt just in time for Christmas? To enter simply answer the following question. Who scored the winning goal in the … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Rösler revolution was so nearly a success

Posted on December 8, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics face former manager Uwe Rösler’s Fleetwood Town tomorrow at the DW Stadium. Rösler’s team have had an indifferent start to this campaign and are in 11th position in the table but they are still hoping to be amongst the … Continue reading →

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Latics frustrated by failure to take chances – AFC Fylde 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on December 2, 2017 by ianhaspinall

League One leaders Wigan Athletic were surprisingly held by National League AFC Fylde in last night’s FA Cup 2nd Round tie. Latics controlled possession and went ahead just before half time when Will Grigg glanced home Nathan Byrne’s fine right … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Fylde in focus

Posted on December 1, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics will be in the FA Cup spotlight tonight as they come up against non-league AFC Fylde in front of the BBC TV cameras. Most neutrals will be hoping for a shock result as the 2013 winners will be regarded … Continue reading →

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Top of the table Latics in fine form – Rotherham United 1 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on November 26, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Latics moved to the top of the League One table with a convincing victory at mid-table Rotherham United. Will Grigg gave Latics an early lead when he headed home Lee Evans’ left wing free kick but the Millers quickly drew … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Cook’s men answer the critics

Posted on November 24, 2017 by ianhaspinall

Paul Cook and his players answered the critics with a comfortable 3-0 win against Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday night. It was pleasing to get back to winning ways as the moaners and groaners had been out in force since Saturday’s … Continue reading →

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