LOL I wont be waiting for the state pension , I'm pretty sure my chosen profession will allow me to pack in at 55 -60 (which I intend too) I'm more concerned for others who might not have that luxury. I thought you were the same age as me , I think you posted something about playing against or with Terry Newton , I had that dubious honour too.

From Melbourne to the crem.



I'm sure there's a song or book in there somewhere.

Yes, played with and against Newton, deacon, jon Clarke, tony Stewart and few others.



Who you play for?

Road to Wigan Pier (the first half).

Ashton, Parkside and Hindley (still there

), Always hated playing against that old Orrell team. I went to school with a few of the lads who played in that team , quite alot of them signed pro - remember Martin Carney? I was sure he'd have made it but I guess it goes to show you just never know.

A story about Terry Newton when he was in the U15/U16 team as told to me by someone from St Judes.

Cumbrian team secretary "Everything o.k for Saturday"

St. Judes secretary "Yes, no problem"

Cumbrian team secretary "Is Terry Newton playing"?

St. Judes secretary "Yes"

Cumbrian team secretary "Well, erm we're not coming"



I've just borrowed a copy of Newtons book, (done a temporary swap for Ingas) I believe it's worth a read.

That orrell team was very good. Yes carney and corzy was at Warrington.



Did you know neil Mulvey, mike peters and moggy?

I played with Newton and against him. I much prefer playing with him!



He was a top player and hard as nails!

Add another to the list although i was pretty young when i played with St.Judes.



He played at loose-forward for most of the games at Judes and was naturally more developed physically than most of the players around him. He pretty much had his own personal trainer at the time (his uncle i think) who would coach him one to one after training.



I was a little disapointed with the book to be honest.

I tackled Moggy a few times although i could never get him to ground!

No1 saint, I'd say the is a very good chance we've played against each other a good few times.

His side burns was bigger than most players





Played with moggy at for the countie. Thick as fook but good hard lad, I used to sit with him on coach and in changies.