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.

41. Mansfield Boys Under 8's v Bagthorpe

Mansfield Chad Youth League. Mansfield Boys Under 8's (red and Black) v Bagthorpe Photo: Rachel Atkins

These Mansfield Swimming Club members are pictured enjoying another fun day with the club back in May 2013. Photo: Submitted

Mansfield Boys Under 8's (red and Black) v Bagthorpe in the Chad Youth Football League. Photo: Rachel Atkins

Mansfield Chad Youth League. Mansfield Boys Under 8's (red and Black) v Bagthorpe Photo: Rachel Atkins