A selection of Wigan Athletic fans and players in action from our retro archives.
The good old days?
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Wigan Athletic fans at the Northern Premier League match against Great Harwood at Springfield Park on Saturday 17th of March 1973. Wigan won the game 4-0 with goals from Mickey Worswick 2, Paul Clements and Graham Oates.
Wigan Athletic fans at the FA Cup 2nd round match at the Racecourse ground against 3rd Division Wrexham on Saturday 11th of December 1971. Wigan lost the match 4-0.
Fellow photographer Brian McAuley battling the elements to get pictures at the Latic's match against Bournemouth which was abandoned after 61 minutes due to the heavy snowfall.
The Wigan Athletic team are welcomed to Wigan town hall by the mayor, Coun. Ethel Naylor and deputy, Coun. Marian Pratt, on Sunday 29th of April despite losing in the FA Trophy final.