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!
13. 1972
Wigan Athletic fans cheer on their team against Runcorn in a Northern Premier League match at Springfield Park on Saturday 30th of December 1972. Latics won 3-0 with Micky Worswick, Graham Oates and John Rogers scoring the goals. Photo: Frank Orrell
14. 1973
Happy Wigan Athletic fans at Wembley before the start of the FA Trophy final against Scarborough which Latics lost 2-1 in extra time on Saturday 28th of April 1973. Photo: Frank Orrell
15. 1973
Consolation from the fans for upset Latics captain Albert Jackson followed by Graham Oates and Billy Sutherland as they come down with their runners-up medals after losing 2-1 in extra time to Scarborough in the FA Trophy final at Wembley on Saturday 28th of April 1973. Photo: Frank Orrell
16. 1971
Wigan Athletic fans watching their team against Fleetwood Town in a Northern Premier League match at Springfield Park on Saturday 25th of September 1971. Latics won the game 2-0 with goals from Graham Oates and Bobby Todd. Photo: Frank Orrell