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Quote: Bilko "Probably common in those days. The Late 70s/Early 80s crowds were dire pretty much everywhere. The sport was seemingly dying, that was until they increased the points for a try from three to four and it all seemed to lift from there. Perhaps Wigan being good again helped that? I'm too young to answer that one.'"


Personally I would love to know the story of RL popularity! It has dipped and turned and done backflips so many times!

We used to see massive crowds on a regular basis and the international game used to be massive even in the sky era! I just can't get my head around it all.... I can't help but feel RL could have been huge if managed correctly but instead we will always be a minority sport but I do think the sport can maximise potential if all clubs can get in modern stadia.
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Saints v Wigan - Challenge Cup QF


Sunday 11th March 1984

Wigan won 16-07, Attendance - 20,007

I remember the Kop going beserk when Pengy scored the winner!!!!
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Quote: MattyB "Wigan v Yorkshire. (Friendly)

Rocket Ronnie showing his skills.


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Was there a nicer place in the world than Central Park on a warm summers day?

probably being a bit soppy but that photo has made me a little damp around the eyes.
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Two weeks later, the Challenge Cup Semi Final.

Wigan v York

Saturday 24th March 1984 - Elland Road, Leeds

Wigan beat York 14-8 to take us to Wembley for the first time in 14 years, attendance 17,156









Mick Scott scoring the winner for Wigan.
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That York game was played in March and look at the state of the pitch. eusa_whistle.gif
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Quote: Rogues Gallery "That York game was played in March and look at the state of the pitch.

IIRC - That Semi Final was in doubt right up until 9am that morning due to a waterlogged pitch.


Thought you'd enjoy these pics Brian. icon_wink.gif
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Quote: MattyB "Saints v Wigan - Challenge Cup QF


Sunday 11th March 1984

Wigan won 16-07, Attendance - 20,007

I remember the Kop going beserk when Pengy scored the winner!!!!





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Am i right in saying that Wigan changed into St Helens second strip for the 2nd half?
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Challenge Cup Final - 1984

Wigan v Widnes

We lost, didn't play well......unfortunately Joe Lydon did.

Again, think I have more somewhere, will need to dig out.
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The main eventWigan v Hull - 1985 Challenge Cup Final




The Entrance.




The National Anthem.



The one and only John Ferguson - Legend.



About to Kick Off




Edwards Try






Henderson Gill Conversion



Wigan Fans



The winners walk



Challenge Cup Winners!!
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Quote: tugglesf78 "Was there a nicer place in the world than Central Park on a warm summers day?

probably being a bit soppy but that photo has made me a little damp around the eyes.'"



Mate i was just thinking the very same thing.

Miss the old girl icon_cry.gif
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Quote: Rogues Gallery "Halfback combination was Edwards and Holden IIRC'"


I remember that Murphy was desperate for someone to play stand off in the replay, when Mark Cannon stuck his hand up to declare that he could play in that position (he actually was a stand off but Murphy didn't know!). Did a good job for us over the rest of the season - until he encountered Lockers' Dad in the final at Wembley!
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Quote: wiganrlforever "Am i right in saying that Wigan changed into St Helens second strip for the 2nd half?'"


Correct - one of the lads who came to the match at Knowsley Road that day was given the Saints No7 away shirt by Gary Stephens after the match.
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Quote: wigan_knight "Mate i was just thinking the very same thing.

Miss the old girl
I was in a really good mood when i can in from work and now i feel a bit somber and nostalgic

I am only 31 and moved to Wigan when i was 9 so unlike all you (golden) oldies icon_wink.gif only experienced about a decade of games there. Even so, looking at the sun shining on the green grass has taken me right back.

Keep em coming Matty
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Quote: MattyB "Had a printer/scanner bought for me as a birthday present over the weekend, I also have a stack of old Wigan pictures (my dad used to take his camera to games throughout the 80's/90's).

Will add them as I go on, got loads of Wembley 84, Wembley 85....even one of Rocket Ronnie Brathwaite in full flight.
Has anyone else got any old pics knocking about?'"


Some great photos of an era when 7000 to 8000 against the likes of York and Swinton seemed like massive crowds (with the York game being a Div 2 top of the table clash)!

Thanks for posting them.
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Quote: Bert's Medal "Some great photos of an era when 7000 to 8000 against the likes of York and Swinton seemed like massive crowds (with the York game being a Div 2 top of the table clash)!

Thanks for posting them.'"



No problem, had the photo's for ages with aim of sticking them on here.
Will need to go round my mums, there's $hitloads more there.
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