With that in mind, take a look at some of our very best retro archive pictures of Preston sports clubs back in the heady days of the 1970s & 1980s.
These are some incredible historic pictures, so have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
9. The invincible St Maria Goretti's continued on their winning way with a 5-3 victory over St Oswald's in the Preston and District Cub Cup Final at Kennington Road primary school. Unbeaten during the last two years, the Ribbleton side were completing a fine treble, having previously secured the Cub League championship and carried off the Cunningham Trophy. Picture shows St Maria Goretti captain David Blaylock being chaired by his delighted team mates
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10. A group of enterprising youngsters from a Preston youth club are planning to set themselves on fire... with their do-it-yourself dance routine. Girls from Fulwood Catholic Youth Club have formed their own dance troupe, and with help from their 20-year-old leader, Paula McDonagh, they are aiming for the top in the disco dancing world.The 19 youngsters, aged between 10 and 14, have been meeting twice a week
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11. Superb bowling by Colin Walmsley (6-12) enabled St Cuthbert Mayne to gain a comfortable nine wicket victory over Broughton in the Preston Cricket Club Schools final at West Cliff in Preston. Broughton could only muster 62 all out and St Cuthert Mayne (pictured) passed this total for the loss of one wicket
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12. This group is apparently of two basketball teams gathered outside the Bluebell pub on Church Street, Preston - but we're not so sure. Anyone know what was going on?
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