Here's 27 nostalgic pictures showing the Mansfield and Ashfield sports scene of yesteryear

Our latest sports retro gallery dips into Mansfield and Ashfield’s proud sporting past, one which contains some forgotten names.

We’ve got the former Sutton Town and Kirkby Town football teams included, as well as the Ashfield Swans RUFC club.

There’s a reminder of when Linford Christie came to Sutton, some old Mansfield Town snaps and a throwback to the 1981 Mansfield Half Marathon.

Take a look at our gallery, tag in people connected with clubs and, most importantly, enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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13. Bilsthorpe FC

Bilsthorpe's team pose for a pre-match back all the way back in 1985. Photo: Johnston Press

Mansfield look to win a line-out during a past match with Buxton. Photo: JPI

Welbeck bowler Richard Stroh gets a wicket.against Farnsfield CC in May 2013. Photo: Chris Etchells

Ollerton Town ladies pose for a team picture. The club has continued to enjoy good growth in recent seasons. Photo: Submitted