Tag Archives: Wigan Athletic

Tangerines spring a surprise but more drama to come – Wigan Athletic 0 Blackpool 2

Posted on April 26, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics promotion push suffered a surprise setback when they went down 2-0 to relegation strugglers Blackpool at the DW Stadium. Martyn Waghorn’s first half penalty was well saved by the Tangerines keeper Matt Gilks after Tony McMahon had brought down Shaun Maloney. Wigan … Continue reading →

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Wigan fail to spoil Burnley’s big day – Burnley 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on April 22, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Latics were unable to prevent Burnley enjoying their promotion party as they went down 2-0 at Turf Moor on Easter Monday. The Clarets confirmed their return to the Premier League after a four-year absence with goals by Ashley Barnes and … Continue reading →

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Royals routed by Latics supershow – Wigan Athletic 3 Reading 0

Posted on April 18, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan produced a top quality performance to defeat play-off rivals Reading 3-0 at the DW Stadium. In a one-sided encounter the Latics completely outplayed the Royals and thoroughly demonstrated their promotion credentials. Latics consolidated their fifth spot in the table … Continue reading →

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Wigan pay the penalty – Wigan Athletic 1 Arsenal 1 (Arsenal win 4-2 on pens)

Posted on April 13, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan were just eight minutes away from a second FA Cup final but ultimately succumbed 4-2 to Arsenal in the penalty shoot out. Wigan took the lead through a Jordi Gomez penalty on 62 minutes after Callum McManaman had been … Continue reading →

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Wigan inspired shirt giveaway

Posted on April 10, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Let’s Hang On and Campo Retro have come together to offer all fans around the world a fantastic opportunity to win a unique Campo Retro shirt with any name & number on the back. The shirt in question, The Bernabeu, with … 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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Lions cause an upset at the DW Stadium – Wigan 0 Millwall 1

Posted on April 8, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan suffered a setback in their pursuit of a Championship play-off place when they were defeated 1-0 by Millwall at the DW Stadium. The relegation threatened Lions produced a major upset on the night to move within two points of … Continue reading →

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Waghorn cements Latics play-off push – Wigan Athletic 1 Leeds United 0

Posted on April 6, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Martyn Waghorn signed on a permanent deal from Leicester City this week and his 33rd minute goal was enough to edge past Leeds United at the DW Stadium. It was not Wigan’s best performance of the season but they did … Continue reading →

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Wigan held by Champions-Elect – Wigan Athletic 2 Leicester City 2

Posted on April 1, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan went toe-to-toe with Champions-elect Leicester City in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the DW Stadium. With three minutes of normal time remaining Latics looked to have secured the three points but Dean Hammond headed home to keep open the Foxes … Continue reading →

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Derby day deadlock for Latics – Bolton Wanderers 1 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on March 30, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan nearly snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the Lancashire derby against Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium. Wigan trailed to Lukas Jutkiewicz’s 30th minute goal before a dramatic turn around came in the final few minutes as … Continue reading →

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