RETRO SPORT - A selection of Wigan sports and fixtures from 1980-1985
Amateur and children’s rugby, football, water polo, netball and cycling events covered by Wigan Observer Both staff photographers in the early 1980s have been unearthed for our latest retro gallery.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 7th May 2022, 04:55 GMT
Both the faces and the outfits will have changed but see if you recognise anyone – including yourselves!
1. 1982
The Abraham Guest High School, Orrell, soccer squad that toured Germany in 1982. Photo: Frank Orrell
2. 1985
The trophy winning Millbrook Primary School, Shevington, netball team in May 1985. They had won the Butlins Venture Tournament for the third year at Pwllheli and were also runners-up in the Appley Bridge tournament. Photo: Frank Orrell
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