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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A former Mansfield RUFC girls team pose for a picture. Do you know anyone who was in this team? Photo: Submitted

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

A Mansfield RUFC junior team smile for the camera before their match. Does a young you feature here? Photo: Submitted

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