Here's 27 nostalgic pictures showing the Mansfield and Ashfield sports scene of yesteryear - including Sutton and Kirkby Town, old Mansfield Town team pics, Ashfield RUFC and Mansfield RUFC

By Stephen Thirkill

Published 30th Dec 2021, 10:16 BST

Updated 15th Jan 2025, 14:56 BST

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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Ashfield Ladies claim a line-out Photo: JPI Media

A big Ashfield pack getting ready to contest a scrum. Photo: Submitted

Welbeck's Ryan Haywood beats the throw as he scampers through for a single. Photo: Eric Gregory.

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

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