RETRO: Wigan Warriors fans in 1970s and 1980s

By Michelle Adamson

Published 12th Jun 2024, 16:22 GMT

Wigan Warriors fans have had much to celebrate this last week after another famous Wembley victory, but of the greatest rugby league club in the world has given them plenty to salute over the decades. Here are a selection of celebratory pictures of cherry and white supporters in 1970s and ’80s.

Can you spot your face in the crowd?

Wigan fans in good spirits before the Challenge Cup Final against Widnes.

1. 1984

Wigan fans in good spirits before the Challenge Cup Final against Widnes. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan fans at the Wigan v Saints Boxing Day derby match on Monday 27th of December 1971 at Central Park.Wigan won the match 8-3 with three goals from Colin Tyrer and one from Frankie Parr.

2. 1971

Wigan fans at the Wigan v Saints Boxing Day derby match on Monday 27th of December 1971 at Central Park.Wigan won the match 8-3 with three goals from Colin Tyrer and one from Frankie Parr. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan fans during a league match against Hull at Central Park on Sunday 12th of March 1972.Wigan won the game 48-5.

3. 1972

Wigan fans during a league match against Hull at Central Park on Sunday 12th of March 1972.Wigan won the game 48-5. Photo: Frank Orrell

Wigan fans at the Wigan v Salford league match at Central Park on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd of April 1972.Wigan lost the match 10-13.

4. 1972

Wigan fans at the Wigan v Salford league match at Central Park on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd of April 1972.Wigan lost the match 10-13. Photo: Frank Orrell

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