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!
9. 1973
Wigan Athletic fans at the Lancs Challenge Trophy 2nd round match against Clitheroe at Springfield Park on Saturday 13th of January 1973. Photo: Frank Orrell
10. 1973
Wigan Athletic fans at Springfield Park on Sunday 29th of April to welcome home the team despite losing in the FA Trophy final. Photo: Frank Orrell
11. 1975
Wigan Athletic forward John Rogers celebrates with fans after scoring the opening goal against Lancaster City at Giant Axe in the FA Trophy 3rd round match on Saturday 22nd of February 1975. Latics won the game 2-0 with Mickey Worswick scoring the other goal. Photo: Frank Orrell
12. 1975
Wigan Athletic fans watching the Northern Premier League match against Gainsborough Trinity at Springfield Park on Saturday 30th of August 1975 which ended in a 0-0 draw. Photo: Frank Orrell