As Wigan Warriors continue to celebrate their 150th anniversary, we have been looking through our picture archives covering the years 1980 to 1985 to for images of sporting action, celebrations and fans.
Disappointed Wigan players leave the pitch after the 11-11 draw against Workington Town in a league match at Central Park on Sunday 9th of March 1980.
The 1979/80 season saw Wigan relegated for the only time in their history. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan's Australian forward Kerry Hemsley with Gary Stephens in support finds the gap between Mick Burke, Andy Gregory and Stuart Wright to score a consolation try against Widnes in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 5th of May 1984.
Wigan lost the match 6-19. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan captain Graeme West grasps thin air as Widnes's scrum-half, Wigan born Andy Gregory, makes a break with Brian Case moving in during the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley on Saturday 5th of May 1984.
Wigan lost the match 6-19. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan winger Henderson Gill scores one of his three tries to the delight of fans in a 52-6 league defeat of Workington Town at Central Park on Sunday 17th of March 1985. Photo: Frank Orrell