RETRO SPORT: Wigan amateur football 1970s to the 2000s
Our photographers have spent many weekend mornings at the side of a cold football pitch to capture the action from amateur football games over the decades. Here we’ve selected a few shots from 1970s to 2000s from our photographic archive.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 3rd Jul 2022, 15:45 BST
Retro Sport – amateur football
1. 1977
The Bryn "A" football team who held every trophy in the Post and Chronicle Sunday League in March 1977. Photo: Frank Orrell
2. 1997
Action from the Under-15s clash between Hawkley and Falcons in a Wigan Youth League match at Little Lane on Sunday 21st of December 1997. Photo: Frank Orrell
3. 2000
Action from Winstanley St. Aidens v Pemberton Town in the Wigan Amateur League Premier Division match on Saturday 11th of March 2000. Winstanley St. Aidens won 2-0. Photo: Frank Orrell
4. 1983
Graham Rigby heads home the goal which won the Lancashire Inter League Trophy final 1-0 for the Post and Chronicle Sunday League team against Oldham at Irlam Town's ground on Sunday 20th of March 1983. Photo: Frank Orrell
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