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.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.
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.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan Athletic fans 1971-1975

By Michelle Adamson
Published 30th Sep 2023, 04:55 BST
We are taking you back to the early 1970s, when our photographer Frank Orrell covered Wigan Athletic games, home and away. As well as picturing the action on the pitch, he also captured the fans cheering on their team.

Wigan Athletic fans – 1971-1975

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.

5. 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

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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.

6. 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

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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.

7. 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

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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.

8. 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

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