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!
17. 1971
Wigan Athletic fans at the match against Rhyl in the FA Cup 4th qualifying round at Springfield Park on Saturday 6th of November 1971. Wigan won the match 2-1 with goals from Graham Oates and Billy Sutherland. Photo: Frank Orrell
18. 1973
Wigan Athletic fans at the Northern Premier League match against Great Harwood at Springfield Park on Saturday 17th of March 1973. Wigan won the game 4-0 with goals from Mickey Worswick 2, Paul Clements and Graham Oates. Photo: Frank Orrell
19. 1974
Happy Wigan Athletic fans after their team's 1-1 draw against 4th Division Shrewsbury Town at Gay Meadow in the FA Cup 1st round match on Saturday 23rd of November 1974. Photo: Frank Orrell
20. 1975
Fighting fans at Wigan Athletic's match against Lancaster City at Giant Axe in the FA Trophy 3rd round match on Saturday 22nd of February 1975 which Latics won 2-0 with goals from John Rogers and Mickey Worswick. Photo: Frank Orrell