Nostalgia

Wigan hooker Nicky Kiss obliges a young fan by taking his picture with the Challenge Cup as the team bus arrives at Wigan town hall for a civic reception on Sunday 1st of May 1988 after their Wembley triumph.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan Warriors in 1988 - including the Wembley homecoming Michelle Adamson

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez (right) and his team on stage during the FA Cup trophy parade in Wigan.

LOOKING BACK: Latics homecoming parade after 2013 FA Cup win Michelle Adamson

Wigan Athletic manager, Roberto Martinez and chairman Dave Whelan celebrates the historic win.

Retro picture special: 10 years since Wigan Athletic won the FA Cup Michelle Adamson

Ashton Bears Under 12s celebrate a 22-12 defeat of Leigh Rangers in a junior rugby league match at Low Bank Road, Ashton, on Sunday 27th of November 1994.

RETRO: a selection of Wigan sport pictures from 1994 Michelle Adamson

Dalton Cricket Club Life Member Joe Flaherty is given a guard of honour by Dalton captain Arthur Ball and Eccleston captain Tom Taylor after officially opening the club's new pavillion on Sunday 29th of May 1988. The teams competing played in the first match at Dalton in 1888.

RETRO SPORT: cricket in Wigan over the decades Michelle Adamson

Wigan fans say their goodbyes to Central Park.

RETRO: The last rugby match at Wigan's Central Park Michelle Adamson

Wigan forward Brian Case scores a try against St Helens in the Good Friday league clash at Central Park on 1st of April 1983 which Wigan won 13-6.

RETRO: Wigan RLFC stars 1983-style Michelle Adamson

Liam Colbon, Gareth Hock and Lee Mossop in the gym as Wigan Warriors resume training.

RETRO: Wigan Warriors pre-season training 2007 Michelle Adamson

Wigan prop Brian Case battles through the St. Helens defence in the Good Friday league clash at Central Park on 1st of April 1983 which Wigan won 13-6.

RETRO: 30 photographs of Wigan RLFC stars in action 1980-1985 Michelle Adamson

Saturday 9th January 1954, Newcastle United FC host Wigan Athletic at St James Park for the third round FA Cup.

RETRO: Latics 1954-1971 Michelle Adamson

Wigan fans at the league game against St. Helens at Central Park on Boxing Day Thursday 26th of December 1985. Wigan won the match 38-14.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan Warriors 1980-85 Michelle Adamson

The "Babes" swimming club at Hindley baths in 1971.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan swimmers and award winners Michelle Adamson

EURO 2004
The scene at Wigan's town centre pub Moon Under Water as England score against France ... before it all went horribly wrong

RETRO: On the Town - England football fans special Michelle Adamson

Cycle racing in Mesnes Park on Sunday 2nd of September 1984.

RETRO SPORT: A mix of Wigan sporting events from over the years Michelle Adamson

Gary Dickens takes on two defenders and the goalkeeper for the Post and Chronicle Sunday League against Oldham Sunday League in the Lancashire Inter League Tourney quarter-final at Ashton Town's ground on Sunday 21st of December 1980.
The Post League won in a competition record win 11-2.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan amateur football 1970s to the 2000s Michelle Adamson

Wigan prop Brian Case battles through the St. Helens defence in the Good Friday league clash at Central Park on 1st of April 1983 which Wigan won 13-6.

RETRO SPORT - Wigan Warriors 1980-85 Michelle Adamson

Orrell Rugby Union club captain Des Seabrook chaired by team-mates holds aloft the Lancashire Rugby Union Challenge Cup after beating Liverpool 16-0 at Waterloo on Sunday 16th of April 1972. Orrell were the first team to win the trophy when it was resurrected after being mothballed 75 years earlier.

RETRO SPORT - Orrell Rugby Union over the decades Michelle Adamson

Lester Piggott, aged 12, at his father's stables on the day of his first race at Haydock Park

Flashback to the late great Lester Piggott's first ever race - at Haydock Park Charles Graham

Wigan Cricket Club first team with President Harold Bullough after a successful season when they won the Stockton Championship Trophy and the Burtonwood Trophy mid-week knock out competition in the Manchester Association's centenary season of 1992.

RETRO – Wigan cricket matches over the decades Michelle Adamson

FA Cup final 2013 at Wembley - Wigan Athletic v Manchester City
Wigan Athletic fans, from left, James Mitchell, Martin Johnson and James Mitchell, show their support for the Latics, at The Torch pub, Wembley.

Picture gallery of Latics fans celebrating the famous FA Cup win in 2013 Michelle Adamson

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan kisses the trophy following his team's 1-0 victory during the FA Cup with Budweiser Final between Manchester City and Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium on May 11, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

RETRO SPORT: Wigan Athletic FA Cup winners 2013 Michelle Adamson

Retro 1978
Wigan Athletic supporters darts team

RETRO SPORT: Amateur darts in Wigan Michelle Adamson

World darts stars Cliff Lazarenko, left, and John Lowe ready to compete at the LUT buses depot in Atherton.

RETRO SPORT - A selection of Wigan sports and fixtures from 1980-1985 Michelle Adamson

Charles N'Zogbia and Maynor Figueroa of Wigan celebrate staying up

RETRO SPORT - Latics' last matches of the season over the years Michelle Adamson

Crown Springs celebrate after beating Ince Rose Bridge 26-22 in the final of the Ken Gee Cup on Sunday 29th of May 1988 at Central Park.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan amateur rugby through the years Michelle Adamson

Wigan Athletic fans enjoy the atmosphere during the FA Cup with Budweiser Semi Final match between Millwall and Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium on April 13, 2013

RETRO SPORT: Wigan Athletic in FA Cup semi-final games Michelle Adamson

The Queen at Ascot - her favourite horse race meeting

Facts and figures about the Queen's love of horse racing - and the Grand Nationa... Chris Page

1999 - Wigan fans say their goodbyes to Central Park.

RETRO SPORT - Remembering Central Park Michelle Adamson

Wigan Athletic goalkeeper John Brown shows his Player of the Year trophy to fans before the match against Halifax Town at Springfield Park in the Division 4 fixture on Saturday 12th of April 1980.
Latics won the match 3-1 with Neil Davids, Peter Houghton and Mick Quinn getting the goals.

A selection of photographs of Wigan Atheltic 1980-1985 Michelle Adamson

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.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan Athletic 1972 Michelle Adamson

WIGAN, ENGLAND - 2 SEPTEMBER 2005: Danny Tickle of Wigan breaks between Matt Diskin (L) and Kevin Sinfield (R) during the Engage Super League match between Wigan Warriors and Leeds Rhinos at the JJB Stadium on September 2, 2005 in Wigan, England

RETRO SPORT: Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos through the years Michelle Adamson

A relay event at the English Schools Swimming International organised by local teachers at Wigan International Pool on Saturday the 20th of March 1976.
Teams taking part were from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern and Southern Ireland and West Germany.

RETRO: Sporting success and international swimming Gary Brunskill and Michelle Adamson