World darts stars Cliff Lazarenko, left, and John Lowe ready to compete at the LUT buses depot in Atherton.
World darts stars Cliff Lazarenko, left, and John Lowe ready to compete at the LUT buses depot in Atherton.

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
Saturday, 7th May 2022, 4:55 am

Both the faces and the outfits will have changed but see if you recognise anyone – including yourselves!

5. 1985

The Ince United football team in December 1985.

Photo: Frank Orrell

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6. 1984

A junior motocross race in fields off Meadow Pit Lane, Haigh, organised by the Newton-le-Willows club on Sunday 2nd of September 1984.

Photo: Frank Orrell

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7. 1985

Wigan Ladies Hockey Club and opponents from Trinidad and Tobago who played a match at Lowton High School on Sunday 4th of August 1985.

Photo: Frank Orrell

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8. 1981

A game from the National Water Polo League between Everton and Malindee Olympic in progress at Wigan International Pool on Sunday 22nd of March 1981.

Photo: Frank Orrell

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