Tag Archives: Will Grigg

Latics blunted in attack – Wigan Athletic 0 Derby County 1

Posted on December 5, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Warren Joyce’s decision to play Yanic Wildschut as the lone striker ultimately proved costly as Wigan Athletic slipped to a 1-0 home defeat to Derby County. Bradley Johnson put Derby in front when he headed home Tom Ince’s free-kick on … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Is the lone striker the way forward?

Posted on December 2, 2016 by ianhaspinall

It will be interesting to see what formation and tactics Warren Joyce employs against in-form Derby County on Saturday. Joyce has played one striker, packed the midfield and defended deep in his last two away games at Barnsley and Huddersfield … Continue reading →

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Grigg helps Latics to move on up – Wigan Athletic 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1

Posted on September 27, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Will Grigg helped Wigan to move out of the bottom three in the Championship with a late winner against Wolves. The prolific marksman had been left out of the starting line up by manager Gary Caldwell but he came off … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Playing the killer pass

Posted on September 23, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics will be looking to move above local rivals Preston North End and out of the bottom three with a victory tonight at Deepdale. Both teams are struggling for a run of consistent form, with Latics having only gained one point … Continue reading →

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Latics fail to capitalise on great start – Sheffield Wednesday 2 Wigan Athletic 1

Posted on September 11, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics got off to a great start at Sheffield Wednesday when they went ahead within the first five minutes through Will Grigg. But instead of building on the lead Latics were forced back and had to defend against consistent pressure. … Continue reading →

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12th Man – Wednesday on Saturday

Posted on September 9, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics’ newly assembled squad face a tough test tomorrow against a Sheffield Wednesday team who are expected to be amongst the promotion contenders at the end of the season. Like Latics the Owls have had an indifferent start to their … Continue reading →

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Latics edged out in seven-goal thriller – Nottingham Forest 4 Wigan Athletic 3

Posted on August 20, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Thomas Lam scored a 93rd-minute winner to break Latics’ hearts at the City Ground in a rollercoaster match that featured seven-goals and a penalty save. Britt Assombalonga opened the scoring for Forest after a poor back pass by Dan Burn … Continue reading →

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Latics rout ragged Rovers – Wigan Athletic 3 Blackburn Rovers 0

Posted on August 13, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Wigan cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over local rivals Blackburn at the DW Stadium. Former Wigan manager Owen Coyle endured a torrid afternoon as his Rovers team were thoroughly outplayed by the home team and could easily have lost … Continue reading →

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When Saturday Comes Wigan Athletic season preview

Posted on August 10, 2016 by ianhaspinall

When Saturday Comes magazine asked for my views on Latics’ prospects for 2016/17 for their pre-season preview so I thought I’d also record my responses here. 1. Realistically, how will you do? I’m positive and upbeat after last season’s progress … Continue reading →

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Season preview – Good times ahead?

Posted on August 2, 2016 by ianhaspinall

Latics return to the Championship on Saturday after a brief absence and in excellent spirits. The players that were so ignominiously relegated under Malky Mackay have all left the club and the bad atmosphere which pervaded Latics has been transformed … Continue reading →

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