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Latics training
Latics training
Photo: Frank Orrell
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Item #: 29028
Legendary centre forward Harry Lyon leads the way for Wigan Athletic players gymnastic training at Springfield Park in the 1960s.
Picture from my book "WIGAN ATHLETIC", available locally.

Comment by: ttd on 15th February 2017 at 12:05

I know 5 of the players in photo left to right Les Campbell Derek Houghton Brian Grundy ? Allan Brown Roy Wilkinson

Comment by: Ivor on 15th February 2017 at 14:28

Hi, "ttd", I've seen your comments before so couldn't resist joining in. I'm also baffled by the player behind Allan Brown! However the player at the right hand side is not Roy Wilkinson as I also know Roy from H.A.G.S. It is I think Ralph Gubbins.

Comment by: ttd on 15th February 2017 at 19:42

Ivor, Could the other man in the photo be Carl Davenport.

Comment by: Ivor on 16th February 2017 at 13:42

No, it's not Carl, too tall for him. Having had a little more time to think about it, I'm pretty certain it's Alf Jones who played full back. Not a regular in the team which is probably why we couldn't place him. Seem to remember him giving away a silly hand ball for a penalty in an F.A. Cup match?

Comment by: ttd on 16th February 2017 at 16:34

Big lad was Carl Ivor

Comment by: Ivor Hilton on 14th April 2017 at 15:13

Come on, someone settle this one so me and "ttd" can have closure!! Perhaps Carl or Alf could confirm the player? Or maybe Frank Orrell (if even he knows!)

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