yes it was Chris, one that got away even though we was playing a side a league above they far from matched them in all departments

today it came to an end of an era with the lad choosing to finish playing,

it didn't come as a shock as we had talked a little about earlier but while he did still have is scholarship down at Wakefield but as the other day it was mentioned that the club wouldn't be in a position to offer him a place.

he has tried to regain his fitness as before his ankle injury but this was to no avail as he has found the going hard due to his size, if its not been with ligament damage its been muscles tightening causing a multitude of aches and back pains and strains which has been difficult to shake off while trying to regain fitness, he still is ongoing with the hospital as he has a chipped bone still floating and is awaiting MRI scan results which has been promised and gone by the NHS.



I would love to think that he may return but feel that's just a parent that loved watching him from the pitch side so you have to respect his decision.



So I would like to thank the Club for the opportunity and wish the present scholarship players all the success in their careers.



and thanks for the memories Lewis they was truly great

It's probs the ref dad

Hopefully a good night tonight with lots of local juniors involved at Belle Vue with loads of stuff going on before the match and at half time.

My team Stanley 9’s are involved before, although I am not sure what format it will take, potentially training with the Wildcats non playing squad members but hopefully they will be having a game or 2 instead.

I have to say despite some comments about winning and losing at this age on here the lads are really coming on in a competitive environment. All the lads have improved and most satisfying is you can see their confidence growing by the week and all of them are now starting to enjoy the physicality of the game at this level.

We played away at Kippax on Wednesday for a 6-6 draw and it was as good a game as you are likely to see at junior level, big hits very few mistakes or missed tackles. I was a very proud coach after that performance.

My youngest is playing in the Under 7s at half time for Stanley Rangers also, these kids are great to watch as they are a bunch of nutters who naturally love the game when they are playing as a group it is a case of anything can happen. They are all looking forward to the post match lap as well.

As long as tonight is managed correctly it should be a great evening for the local kids.

Must be tough and it is a day I don't look forward to even now!



All the best to Lewis and whatever you do going forward.

If anyone has a year 4 who is looking or thinking about getting involved with Junior rugby league they would be more than welcome at Stanley Rangers U9’s.

If anyone wants more info or an informal chat, please feel free to message me and I would be more than happy to give you more details.

From what I have seen in my group they are coming on leaps and bounds not just as rugby players but also as kids and mates, and they are all growing in confidence.

Great set of kids and also a good set of parents.

Coach is a bit of a prat though!

Excellent day for the kids. Well done Wakefield Trinity. All the kids loved it and I am sure it helped boost the attendance too.



On a personal note we played a very good Thornhill Trojans side and our defence was outstanding picking up a very good win in our match.



Very good day for Junior rugby in the area just a shame the conditions prevented the half time match.

I coach the Thornhill side mate and it was a cracking game between two well matched sides. Our lads really enjoyed it but I think they enjoyed playing in the floods afterwards even more! I'm going to teach them breaststroke in training on Tuesday.

can I just say how disgusted I am in some of the parents and coaching staff of Stanley u12s I am. not only today and last night at wakey match they verbally abused a 11 year old kid a kid that as only ever played 9 matches. They where calling him names cos of his weight in response to him being a hard tacker and strong runner. The player in question does tackle hard and leaves a few hurt including kids bigger than him but does do this legally (as he had many opposition awards for this)not only that as scored 17 tries in those games and one was 60 meters.



these mindless idiots are now putting someone of the game he loves and they are a joke to themselves he is nothing but a kid and they should really be ashamed of themselves and letting there club down

Was a very good contest mate, rough and tough but played in a good spirit. We look forward to visiting you and welcoming you to ours later in the year.



2 good sets of kids.

Well Lewis as finally come of age mate ,

which happens to most of em. One thing I will savour is that our families have become good friends and at my low point you have been an amazing friend.



The weight is now probably lifted of Lewis in terms of playing at the moment mate and he can look onwards towards his future education or scheme . Maybe in a couple of years or maybe sooner ( Uni etc ) he can play again at high amateur standard and just enjoy life.



I really do feel tough that the kids are playing to many games with way to many cup games if you are successful and some with small squads players that bodies are just starting to develop are being put trough to much . All because BARLA , YJL , WRFL etc carnt get along and allow for for postponements .



Seen Lewis our best from all of us Me , K , Big gibbo , Little Gibbo n poppi

cheers Chris will do