Tag Archives: Wigan Athletic

Pressure on Bruce – Sunderland V Wigan preview

Posted on April 21, 2011 by ianhaspinall

The pressure is mounting on Sunderland manager Steve Bruce as his team are about to face his former club Wigan at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland have lost eight of their last nine games and sit just above the relegation … Continue reading →

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Has Blackpool ever been so beautiful?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by ianhaspinall

We arrived in Blackpool a couple of hours early, under grey skies and feeling somewhat nervous. As we walked around the streets near Bloomfield Road and then onto the promenade it is clear to see that the town has seen … Continue reading →

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A tale of two managers – Blackpool V Wigan preview

Posted on April 14, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Latics travel to Blackpool on Saturday for what is the most important game of the season as a win could take Wigan out of the relegation zone and above Blackpool. The pressure on the two managers Roberto Martinez and Ian Holloway … Continue reading →

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The disparity league – Chelsea V Wigan preview

Posted on April 8, 2011 by ianhaspinall

Wigan go to Chelsea on Saturday in a match of the unequals. Chelsea are currently fourth in the Premier League and still in the Champions League and the Latics still occupy the bottom spot despite some good recent performances. The … Continue reading →

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Some of the main characters and a small matter of Liverpool FC

Posted on February 11, 2011 by ianhaspinall

A busy week for Wigan Athletic with lots of positives following the Blackburn result. James McCarthy receiving media attention following his two goals and his possible international switch between the Republic of Ireland and Scotland. Dave Whelan announces that he … Continue reading →

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