These children are pictured having fun during a visit by Olympic gold medalist Linford Christie to Kirkby in 2016 as part of the Active Ashfield Games. Christie, who won gold medalist at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, encouraged the children as they raced against each other over a 60 metre distance. Do you know these children?placeholder image
These children are pictured having fun during a visit by Olympic gold medalist Linford Christie to Kirkby in 2016 as part of the Active Ashfield Games. Christie, who won gold medalist at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, encouraged the children as they raced against each other over a 60 metre distance. Do you know these children?

Check out these nostalgic sport pics from Mansfield and Ashfield's grassroots scene going all the way back to the 1970's

By Stephen Thirkill
Published 3rd Mar 2022, 09:44 BST
Updated 3rd Oct 2024, 14:42 BST

Our latest sports retro gallery has nipped into our archives to bring you these pictures from Mansfield and Ashfield’s sports scene down the decades.

There’s always been so much going on across the town so narrowing it down was no easy task. We’ve gone all the way back to the 1970’s to bring you pictures from some of the key clubs in the area.

We’ve got Stags, Mansfield Harriers, Mansfield RUFC and the Mansfield Giants all covered.

But that’s not all, there’s also great historic pics from the Mansfield Half Marathon as well as the local tennis, cricket, hockey and swimming scene.

Tag in anyone you think will be interested – and enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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Ollie Hynd and Charlotte Henshaw proudly display their medals after the 2016 Paralympic Games.

5. Ollie Hynd and Charlotte Henshaw

Ollie Hynd and Charlotte Henshaw proudly display their medals after the 2016 Paralympic Games. Photo: JPI

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Left to right. Back row; Taylor, Richardson, Morris, Humphreys, Wilson, Derko and Elliott. Middle row; Carter, trainer, Mallinson, Coleman, Brace, Ferns, Gregson, Curry, McKinney, Weaver coach. Front row: McGeorge, Mitchinson, Williams Tommy Cummings, Manager, Overton, Burns and Aldread.

6. Mansfield Town - 1966-67 season

Left to right. Back row; Taylor, Richardson, Morris, Humphreys, Wilson, Derko and Elliott. Middle row; Carter, trainer, Mallinson, Coleman, Brace, Ferns, Gregson, Curry, McKinney, Weaver coach. Front row: McGeorge, Mitchinson, Williams Tommy Cummings, Manager, Overton, Burns and Aldread. Photo: JPI

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Mansfield battle Doncaster RUFC for the ball from a line-out during their game in January 1987

7. Mansfield RUFC, January 1987

Mansfield battle Doncaster RUFC for the ball from a line-out during their game in January 1987 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Smiles for these youngsters as they race down the street during the 2016 Active Ashfield games. Is this you or your child?

8. Street Athletics in Kirkby

Smiles for these youngsters as they race down the street during the 2016 Active Ashfield games. Is this you or your child? Photo: Chris Etchells

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