Here’s a blast from the past with these classic Latics photos from the 1980s.
Our lensmen were always there, ready to capture all the action in black and white.
Wigan Athletic forward, Eamon O'Keefe, in control during the Division 3 match against Huddersfield Town at Springfield Park on Monday 3rd of January 1983. David Lowe and Eamon O'Keefe got the goals as Latics won 2-0.
Wigan Athletic mid-fielder Tommy Gore celebrates his headed goal against Bury in a Division 4 match at Springfield Park on Saturday 20th of September 1980. Latics won 2-1 with both goals from Tommy Gore.
Wigan Athletic's new manager Bryan Hamilton points the way with trainer Kenny Banks scratching his head during the match against Bournemouth in the Division 3 clash at Springfield Park on Saturday 30th of March 1985. Latics lost the game 1-2 with Paul Jewell scoring their goal.
China's captain, Lin Luofeng, and Latic's captain, Eamonn O'Keefe, exchange pennants before the friendly match at Springfield Park on Saturday 14th of August 1982. The match was a 1-1 draw.
Wigan Athletic players celebrating the win over Chelsea in the League Cup 3rd round tie at Springfield Park on Wednesday 11th of November 1981 are, left to right, Clive Evans, Alex Cribley, Mark Wignall and Kevin Sheldon. Latics won the match 4-2 against 2nd Division Chelsea with goals from Mark Wignall(2), Clive Evans and Les Bradd.
Wigan Athletic striker Mick Quinn scores in the 3-1 defeat of Halifax Town at Springfield Park in the Division 4 fixture on Saturday 12th of April 1980. Neil Davids and Peter Houghton scored the other goals.
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.
Wigan Athletic striker, Peter Houghton, battles for the ball against Hereford United during the Division 4 match at Springfield Park on Saturday 7th of November 1981. The match was a 1-1 draw with Graham Barrow getting the Latic's goal.
Wigan Athletic forward Steve Johnson slots home a penalty to give Latics a 1-0 win over Lincoln City in a Division 3 match at Springfield Park on Tuesday 18th of September 1984.
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