But occasionally they train their cameras away from the action and onto the supporters cheering their sides on from the stands. Here, for example, we have a collection of fan pictures taken at Wigan Athletic games, both home and away, between 1971 and 1975. Enjoy!
1. 1974
Wigan Athletic fans at the FA Trophy 1st round match against Boston United at Springfield Park on Saturday 12th of January 1974. Latics lost the match 2-3 with Albert Kinsey scoring the Latic's goals. Photo: Frank Orrell
2. 1973
The Wigan Athletic team are welcomed to Wigan town hall by the mayor, Coun. Ethel Naylor and deputy, Coun. Marian Pratt, on Sunday 29th of April despite losing in the FA Trophy final. Photo: Frank Orrell
3. 1973
Wigan Athletic players Johnny King and Albert Jackson and manager, Les Rigby, swamped by fans at Springfield Park on Sunday 29th of April to welcome home the team despite losing in the FA Trophy final. Photo: Frank Orrell
4. 1972
Wigan Athletic fans at the FA Trophy 3rd round match against Barnet at Springfield Park on Saturday 26th of February 1972. Wigan lost the match 2-1 with Joe Fletcher scoring the Latic's goal. Photo: Frank Orrell