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I was in Riley's snooker hall once and there is an old programme on the wall with a Metropolitan borough crest on it. I thought it was a Latics programme until I looked closer and it was deffo a Wigan one.
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I'm almost certain that the 1983 Bukta shirt was my first replica shirt purchased. No sponsorship, plain cherry and white with collar.
Does anyone know if this was the first year the club released replica shirts for supporters. One thing I remember is I was definitely in a minority wearing mine at the time.
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| Quote MattyB="MattyB"I'm almost certain that the 1983 Bukta shirt was my first replica shirt purchased. No sponsorship, plain cherry and white with collar.
Does anyone know if this was the first year the club released replica shirts for supporters. One thing I remember is I was definitely in a minority wearing mine at the time.'"
You could buy Bukta rugby shirts at almost any sports shops at the time, they were the most common available around that period. I believe the first 'official replicas' would be the umbro kit in 1984, these had no sponsors on as JJB only came on board for the Challenge Cup semi final against York at the latter end of the season (there was then a mad rush to get the flock JJB lettering ironed on). |
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| Quote twosevenzero="twosevenzero"You could buy Bukta rugby shirts at almost any sports shops at the time, they were the most common available around that period. I believe the first 'official replicas' would be the umbro kit in 1984, these had no sponsors on as JJB only came on board for the Challenge Cup semi final against York at the latter end of the season (there was then a mad rush to get the flock JJB lettering ironed on).'"
I've still got my pre JJB Wigan shirt complete with Wigan 'ancient & loyal' embroidered badge on it. Made of cotton.
How many wiganers know the significance of the towns motto ? |
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| Quote fleabag="fleabag"I've still got my pre JJB Wigan shirt complete with Wigan 'ancient & loyal' embroidered badge on it. Made of cotton.
How many wiganers know the significance of [uthe towns motto ?[/[/uquote
Wigan remained loyal to the crown in the English Civil War and was the headquarters of the Earl of Derby, in 1660 King Charles 2nd presented a special sword to the Mayor of Wigan and the title 'Ancient & Loyal' to the town in gratitude for its support for his fathers cause.
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Roy I remember you telling me that you were there for the presentation.
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| Quote Rogues Gallery="Rogues Gallery"Roy I remember you telling me that you were there for the presentation.'"
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| Quote twosevenzero="twosevenzero"You could buy Bukta rugby shirts at almost any sports shops at the time, they were the most common available around that period. I believe the first 'official replicas' would be the umbro kit in 1984, these had no sponsors on as JJB only came on board for the Challenge Cup semi final against York at the latter end of the season (there was then a mad rush to get the flock JJB lettering ironed on).'"
It was definitely the Bukta shirt I had. As seen on the photo below (not me BTW) also from 1983:
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| Quote fleabag="fleabag"I've still got my pre JJB Wigan shirt complete with Wigan 'ancient & loyal' embroidered badge on it. Made of cotton.
How many wiganers know the significance of the towns motto ?'"
First town to have a motto in the English language. |
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| Quote twosevenzero="twosevenzero"
Wigan remained loyal to the crown in the English Civil War and was the headquarters of the Earl of Derby, in 1660 King Charles 2nd presented a special sword to the Mayor of Wigan and the title 'Ancient & Loyal' to the town in gratitude for its support for his fathers cause.
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Correct ! Battle of Wigan lane and all that.
Also, the ancient is connected to the roman settlement that they call "[icoccium[/i" that includes Wigan. |
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| Quote wigan_rlfc="wigan_rlfc"First town to have a motto in the English language.'"
Interesting claim there mate !
Not heard that one before. |
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| Quote Rogues Gallery="Rogues Gallery"Roy I remember you telling me that you were there for the presentation.'"
Whereas you were there for the battle |
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