Paul Jewell scores Wigan Athletic's goal in the Division 3 match against Bournemouth at Springfield Park on Saturday 7th of March 1987. The game was abandoned after 61 minutes due to the driving snow with the score at 1-1.Paul Jewell scores Wigan Athletic's goal in the Division 3 match against Bournemouth at Springfield Park on Saturday 7th of March 1987. The game was abandoned after 61 minutes due to the driving snow with the score at 1-1.
Paul Jewell scores Wigan Athletic's goal in the Division 3 match against Bournemouth at Springfield Park on Saturday 7th of March 1987. The game was abandoned after 61 minutes due to the driving snow with the score at 1-1.

RETRO GALLERY: Latics fans in 1970s and 1980s

A selection of Wigan Athletic fans and players in action from our retro archives.
By Michelle Adamson - collated by Gary Brunskill
Published 5th Feb 2021, 09:27 BST
Updated 5th Feb 2021, 13:04 BST

The good old days?

Fans watching the Northern Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Skelmersdale United at White Moss Park on Saturday 23rd of August 1975. Latics won 2-1 with goals from John Rogers and Mickey Worswick.

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Fans watching the Northern Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Skelmersdale United at White Moss Park on Saturday 23rd of August 1975. Latics won 2-1 with goals from John Rogers and Mickey Worswick.

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Harry Lyon heads home the first goal of his hat-trick for Cheshire County League Wigan Athletic against League Division 4 team Doncaster Rovers in the FA Cup 1st round replay at Springfield Park on Wednesday 17th of November 1965. Latics won the match 3-1 and Harry Lyon's legendary status was enhanced.

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Harry Lyon heads home the first goal of his hat-trick for Cheshire County League Wigan Athletic against League Division 4 team Doncaster Rovers in the FA Cup 1st round replay at Springfield Park on Wednesday 17th of November 1965. Latics won the match 3-1 and Harry Lyon's legendary status was enhanced.

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Latics manager Les Rigby at homecoming Springfield Park 1973, after losing at Wembley to Scarborough. Picture Frank Orrell.

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Latics manager Les Rigby at homecoming Springfield Park 1973, after losing at Wembley to Scarborough. Picture Frank Orrell.

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Wigan Athletic fans celebrate their team's victory over Division 3 Blackpool in the FA Cup 1st round replay at Springfield Park on Wednesday 28th of November 1979. Fourth division Latics won the match 2-0 with goals from Frank Corrigan and Tommy Gore.

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Wigan Athletic fans celebrate their team's victory over Division 3 Blackpool in the FA Cup 1st round replay at Springfield Park on Wednesday 28th of November 1979. Fourth division Latics won the match 2-0 with goals from Frank Corrigan and Tommy Gore.

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