RETRO: The last rugby match at Wigan's Central Park

By Michelle Adamson

Published 28th Mar 2023, 04:55 GMT

We’re remembering the final game at Central Park. Wigan took on St Helens for one last time, played to a sell-out crowd of 18,179 at the famous old ground in 1999.

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Wigan fans say their goodbyes to Central Park.

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Wigan fans say their goodbyes to Central Park. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan enter the Central Park pitch for the last time.

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Wigan enter the Central Park pitch for the last time. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan rugby league legend Billy Boston signs a shirt for a fan, before the kick off against St. Helens.

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Wigan rugby league legend Billy Boston signs a shirt for a fan, before the kick off against St. Helens. Photo: staff

A sad day for Wigan fans as the sun sets on Central Park, the last match played at the ground in 1999.

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A sad day for Wigan fans as the sun sets on Central Park, the last match played at the ground in 1999. Photo: Frank Orrell

The last Wigan team to play at Central Park in 1999.

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The last Wigan team to play at Central Park in 1999. Photo: Frank Orrell

Andy Farrell kicks Wigan's last points at Central Park.

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Andy Farrell kicks Wigan's last points at Central Park. Photo: staff

Jane Park, 91-years -old in her seat at Central Park after supporting Wigan for 85 years at Central Park.

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Jane Park, 91-years -old in her seat at Central Park after supporting Wigan for 85 years at Central Park. Photo: staff

Wigan fans say their goodbyes to Central Park.

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Wigan fans say their goodbyes to Central Park. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan enter the Central Park pitch for the last time.

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Wigan enter the Central Park pitch for the last time. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan rugby league legend Billy Boston signs a shirt for a fan, before the kick off against St. Helens.

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Wigan rugby league legend Billy Boston signs a shirt for a fan, before the kick off against St. Helens. Photo: staff

A sad day for Wigan fans as the sun sets on Central Park, the last match played at the ground in 1999.

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A sad day for Wigan fans as the sun sets on Central Park, the last match played at the ground in 1999. Photo: Frank Orrell

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