We have had a deep delve into the Wigan Today photographic archives and selected some images of Wigan Athletic FC in action 48 years ago in 1975.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 14th Jan 2023, 12:30 BST
RETRO – Latics 1975
5. 1975
Winger Micky Worswick celebrates Wigan Athletic mid-fielder Tommy Gore's goal against Boston United in the Northern Premier League match at Springfield Park on Saturday 29th of March 1975. Latics won the game 2-1 with Johnny King getting the other goal. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan Athletic striker John Rogers hits the side netting as non-league Latics come close to scoring against 3rd Division Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough in the 2nd round of the FA Cup on Saturday 13th of December 1975. Latics lost 2-0. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan Athletic forwards Ray Wilkinson and Jimmy Garrett trouble the Gainsborough Trinity defence in a Northern Premier League match at Springfield Park on Saturday 30th of August 1975 which ended in a 0-0 draw. Photo: Frank Orrell
Wigan Athletic's Johnny King attempts a header against Gainsborough Trinity in a Northern Premier League match at Springfield Park on Saturday 30th of August 1975 which ended in a 0-0 draw. Photo: Frank Orrell