The tears, the passion and the joy: 44 retro pics that roll the years back on Mansfield and Ashfield's sports scene

This retro gallery dips into our archives to bring you these cracking pictures of folk around the Mansfield and Ashfield playing sport.

Whether it’s football, cricket, athletics or swimming – we love our sport.

Here our latest sports gallery takes a look back at local folk who have been a part of our area’s sporting scene down the years.

You can get the latest sports news from across Mansfield and Ashfield on our website daily.

37. Shirebrook Rangers Red v Robin Hood Colts

Shirebrook Rangers Red v Robin Hood Colts in Under 13 Div 2 of the Chad Supplementary Cup finals Photo: Jane Hilton

Skegby Colts V Walesby Juniors in Under 13 Div 1 of the Chad Supplementary Cup finals. Photo: Jane Hilton

A Mansfield Swimming Club trio prepare for a training night. Photo: Submitted

Youngsters from Mansfield Swimming Club pose for a picture in team colours. Photo: Submitted