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Ian Aspinall
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Communications specialist, book reviewer and Wigan Athletic blogger at http://www.lets-hang-on.com #wafc 💙
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Latics struggle to convert away draws into wins - Exeter City 1 Wigan Athletic 1

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Latics struggle to convert away draws into wins – Exeter City 1 Wigan Athletic 1
Callum Wright put Latics ahead Wigan Athletic drew for the fifth time in six away games when they were held 1-1 by Exeter City at St James Park. Latics took the lead in the 24th minute when Callum …
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November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Latics starting line-up against Gary Caldwell’s Exeter City. Four changes from the FA Cup tie against Hemel Hempstead with Will Aimson, Luke Robinson, Matt Smith, and Raphael Borges Rodrigues returning to the XI. #wafc
November 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Latics outplayed but survive in the cup - Wigan Athletic 1 Hemel Hempstead Town 1 (AET Wigan win 5-3 on pens). FA Cup 1st Round.

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Latics outplayed but survive in the cup – Wigan Athletic 1 Hemel Hempstead Town 1 (AET Wigan win 5-3 on pens). FA Cup 1st Round.
Sam Tickle’s penalty save put Latics through Wigan Athletic were very nearly dumped out of the FA Cup by National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town but were relieved to go through to the secon…
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November 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Latics very lucky to still be in the FA cup. Hemel Hempstead were the much better team and deserved to go through but we somehow survived. Worryingly Ryan Lowe looked clueless when looking for solutions to counteract Hemel Hempstead’s dominance #wafc #hemelhempsteadtownfc
November 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Up for the Cup? Let’s make sure that we’re in that 2nd round draw. Latics starting line-up for the FA Cup 1st Round tie against Hemel Hempstead Town. #wafc
November 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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October 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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“Latics second half performance was much improved and if it had not been for referee Stockbridge they might have come away with all three points.”

Latics battle the Stags for a point - Mansfield Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1

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Latics battle the Stags for a point – Mansfield Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1
Wigan Athletic came from behind to draw 1-1 with Mansfield Town at the One Call Stadium. In a lacklustre first half the Stags went ahead when Nathan Miriam-Welsh right wing cross found Will Evans a…
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October 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Latics battle the Stags for a point - Mansfield Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1

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Latics battle the Stags for a point – Mansfield Town 1 Wigan Athletic 1
Wigan Athletic came from behind to draw 1-1 with Mansfield Town at the One Call Stadium. In a lacklustre first half the Stags went ahead when Nathan Miriam-Welsh right wing cross found Will Evans a…
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October 26, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Latics starting lineup at Mansfield. Jensen Weir replaces the suspended Dara Costelloe and James Carragher returns to the squad after injury #wafc
October 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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“This performance demonstrated that the players are committed to the cause and that the manager is capable of turning the club around.”

Ten man Tics back to winning ways - Wigan Athletic 1 Port Vale 0

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Ten-man Tics back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 1 Port Vale 0
Ten-man Tics back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 1 Port Vale 0 #wafc #pvfc #leagueone
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October 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Ten man Tics back to winning ways - Wigan Athletic 1 Port Vale 0

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Ten-man Tics back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 1 Port Vale 0
Ten-man Tics back to winning ways – Wigan Athletic 1 Port Vale 0 #wafc #pvfc #leagueone
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October 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Big relief as ten-men Tics get back to winning ways. Thought the red card for Costelloe was harsh, a yellow would have been appropriate. The Red seemed to galvanise the players & they deservedly got their rewards with Asamoah’s deflected effort. Could this be a turning point in Latics season? #wafc
October 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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“Acclaimed football historian David Goldblatt’s new book is a wide-ranging examination of contemporary society through the lens of football.”

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Review – Injury Time: Football in a State of Emergency by David Goldblatt.
Acclaimed football historian David Goldblatt’s new book is a wide-ranging examination of contemporary society through the lens of football. ‘Injury Time’ explores Brexit, Covid and the current ‘pol…
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October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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A Costly Own Goal - A Review of Injury Time: Football in a State of Emergency by David Goldblatt.

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Review – Injury Time: Football in a State of Emergency by David Goldblatt.
Acclaimed football historian David Goldblatt’s new book is a wide-ranging examination of contemporary society through the lens of football. ‘Injury Time’ explores Brexit, Covid and the current ‘pol…
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October 14, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Latics have been drawn at home against Hemel Hempstead Town from the National League South in First Round of the FA Cup.

Let’s make sure we avoid any slip ups.

About time we had another good FA Cup run.

Ties will be played between Friday, 31 October 2025 & Monday, 3 November 2025.

#wafc #facup
October 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Toothless Tics left to rue missed chances - Wigan Athletic 0 Wycombe Wanderers 1

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Toothless Tics left to rue missed chances – Wigan Athletic 0 Wycombe Wanderers 1
Wigan Athletic’s inability to finish proved costly as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers at the Brick Community Stadium. In a scrappy first half of few chances the Chairboys went ahe…
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October 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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Latics starting lineup against Wycombe today. Interesting to see that Sessegnon, Raphael, Robinson & Cooper have retained their places after last week’s draw at Plymouth #wafc
October 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Looks like Latics are out of the Vertu Trophy after a 2-1 defeat to Wolves U21s. Didn’t think we played too badly but clearly some of our young players aren’t quite ready for first team football. #wafc
October 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Tonight’s Latics lineup in the Vertu Trophy versus Wolves U21s. A stronger team than I had expected with a few first teamers selected. #wafc
October 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Latics stop the rot against the Pilgrims - Plymouth Argyle 1 Wigan Athletic 1

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Latics stop the rot against the Pilgrims – Plymouth Argyle 1 Wigan Athletic 1
Fraser Murray equalised for Latics Wigan Athletic halted their recent run of poor form with a 1-1 draw at Plymouth Argyle. In a first half of few chances Lorent Tolaj went closest for the hosts whe…
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October 5, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Today’s starting lineup for the Tics. Lots of changes due to injuries, suspensions and tactical tweaks. Looks like it could be a back four?! #wafc
October 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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September 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Latics form collapses as they suffer third defeat in a week - Wigan Athletic 0 Cardiff City 2

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Latics form collapses as they suffer a third defeat in a week – Wigan Athletic 0 Cardiff City 2
Ryan Lowe with plenty to contemplate Wigan Athletic suffered their third defeat in a week when they were defeated 2-0 by Cardiff City at the Brick Community Stadium. The visitors started strongly a…
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September 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Latics outplayed by Cardiff today. The visitors tactics of starting with five up top penned us back into defence, wingbacks couldn’t get forward and we struggled throughout. Brian Barry-Murphy’s tactics spot-on and Ryan Lowe unable to cope and offer a Plan B. Worrying times. #wafc
September 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Latics starting lineup against Cardiff today. Great to see Jason Kerr and Christian Saydee are back in the team. Come on Wigan. #wafc
September 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM