A stage of the Lombard RAC Rally which roared through the grounds of Haigh Hall Country Park on Tuesday 22nd of November 1983.A stage of the Lombard RAC Rally which roared through the grounds of Haigh Hall Country Park on Tuesday 22nd of November 1983.
A stage of the Lombard RAC Rally which roared through the grounds of Haigh Hall Country Park on Tuesday 22nd of November 1983.

RETRO: 16 pictures of Wigan sports events and sports teams in the 1980s

We've delved into our archives and fished out some fantastic pictures of sporting events covered in the early 1980s, including rally cars, water polo and cycling.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 26th Mar 2021, 10:29 BST
Updated 26th Mar 2021, 10:30 BST

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Wigan karter Andrew Fairless in determined mood competing in the 100 National Final in which he gained 2nd place in the Champions of Three Sisters National Kart Races on Sunday 24th of July 1983.

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Wigan karter Andrew Fairless in determined mood competing in the 100 National Final in which he gained 2nd place in the Champions of Three Sisters National Kart Races on Sunday 24th of July 1983.

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Cycle racing in Mesnes Park on Sunday 2nd of September 1984.

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Cycle racing in Mesnes Park on Sunday 2nd of September 1984.

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Action from a charity soccer match organised by the Railway Hotel on Moss Lane playing fields, Platt Bridge, in aid of MENCAP on Sunday 17th of October 1982.

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Action from a charity soccer match organised by the Railway Hotel on Moss Lane playing fields, Platt Bridge, in aid of MENCAP on Sunday 17th of October 1982.

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The Abraham Guest High School, Orrell, soccer squad that toured Germany in 1982.

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The Abraham Guest High School, Orrell, soccer squad that toured Germany in 1982.

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