Tag Archives: Wigan Athletic

Rovers upset the odds with big win – Doncaster Rovers 3 Wigan Athletic 0

Posted on January 18, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Few people could have predicted this result prior to kick off, as Doncaster had not won for eight and Wigan were unbeaten in six Championship games under Uwe Rösler, but it was Rovers who defied the odds to win 3-0. … Continue reading →

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Rösler revolution gathers pace

Posted on January 15, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Uwe Rösler has certainly made an impressive start to his managerial career at Wigan Athletic. Latics have progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 victory at MK Dons and currently sit 10th in the Championship. … Continue reading →

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Nick Powell powerplay sinks brave MK Dons – MK Dons 1 Wigan Athletic 3 (AET)

Posted on January 14, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Two goals by substitute Nick Powell ensured the FA Cup holders progressed to the fourth round despite stubborn resistance from MK Dons. The League One side had taken an early lead through Luke Chadwick but with 11 minutes of normal … Continue reading →

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Fortuné favours the brave – Wigan Athletic 3 AFC Bournemouth 0

Posted on January 11, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Prior to the game Uwe Rösler said that the main focus of his team would be attacking and to have plenty of hunger and desire and the Wigan manager was true to his word as they produced a convincing 3-0 victory … Continue reading →

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FA Cup holders held in six goal thriller – Wigan Athletic 3 MK Dons 3

Posted on January 5, 2014 by ianhaspinall

The FA Cup holders were held to a draw in an entertaining six goal thriller with League One MK Dons. Wigan started the game with five of the players who won the trophy in May and took an early two goal … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Delight – Derby County 0 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on January 1, 2014 by ianhaspinall

Wigan Athletic made it a great start to 2014 when they deservedly took all three points at Pride Park. Jean Beausejour scored his first goal of the season for the Latics with a spectacular drive and Derby were unable to … Continue reading →

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Wigan lack the killer touch – Wigan Athletic 0 Burnley 0

Posted on December 30, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan continue to make good progress under new manager Uwe Rosler but were held 0-0 at home to high riding Burnley on Sunday. The Latics dominated possession and created the majority of the chances but lacked the killer touch to … Continue reading →

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Wigan’s Boxing Day Blues – Wigan Athletic 0 Birmingham City 0

Posted on December 27, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan’s run of victories came to an end on Boxing Day when they were held 0-0 by a resolute Birmingham City, who had Manchester United loanee Jesse Lingard sent off in the 60th minute. Callum McManaman was denied by Darren Randolph … Continue reading →

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Rösler’s men on the rise – Reading 1 Wigan Athletic 2

Posted on December 22, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan moved up to 12th in the Championship table with a hard-fought win at play-off rivals Reading. Uwe Rösler’s team dominated the opening half and were two ahead in the opening 12 minutes. Chris McCann side footed home from the edge … Continue reading →

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Derby day delight for the Latics – Wigan Athletic 3 Bolton Wanderers 2

Posted on December 15, 2013 by ianhaspinall

Wigan edged out local rivals Bolton in an exciting end-to-end encounter at the DW Stadium on Sunday. Latics took control with a Ben Watson penalty after Matt Mills handled the ball in the area and Nick Powell doubled the lead … Continue reading →

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