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!
5. 1971
Fans at the Wigan Athletic versus Goole Town match in the Northern Premier League at Springfield Park on Saturday 13th of November 1971. Latics won 4-1 with goals from Geoff Davies 2, Jim Fleming and Joe Fletcher. Photo: Frank Orrell
6. 1973
Wigan Athletic manager, Les Rigby, salutes fans at Springfield Park on Sunday 29th of April to welcome home the team despite losing in the FA Trophy final. Photo: Frank Orrell
7. 1972
Wigan Athletic fans at the fixture against Burton Albion in an FA Trophy match at Springfield Park on Saturday 2nd of December 1972. Latics won the match 5-0 with goals from Mickey Worswick 3, Paul Clements and Joe Fletcher. Photo: Frank Orrell
8. 1974
Wigan Athletic mid-fielder Tommy Gore comes onto the field for the second half during his debut in the Northern Premier League match against Buxton at Springfield Park on Saturday 19th of January 1974. Latics won the match 5-0 with goals from Albert Jackson 3, Kenny Morris and Mickey Worswick. Photo: Frank Orrell