A long time since I posted on here but can't let this moment pass.

John Holmes was a mercurial talent. Looking at him on the pitch you couldn't believe the skill he had in those hands and the ability to read the game so well. Many times in the early eighties as I was receiving my RL eduction first in the paddock then in the south stand, John frequently shone out.

To me one of the signs of his greatness was how often he was targetted by late / high tackles by the opposition. They knew how good he was.

As posted by others I remember the game at St Helens but some of the greatest enjoyment were the alliance games on a Friday night. His love for the club and the game in general shone then as brightly as it did on the big stage.

RIP and I hope a suitable memorial is provided by the club.

A horizontal statue.

Indeed, at the end of his career he virtually alway passed the ball as he didn't want or need any further punishment, so on this one occasion they were all anticipating the pass and voila! TOUCHDOWN!

cheers for the link, got a bit emotional reading those.

Noticed a Facebook group, for any who wish to join/post. bit.ly/zWh9c. RIP John and genuine thanks for the memories.

Noticed a Facebook group, for any who wish to join/post. bit.ly/zWh9c. RIP John and genuine thanks for the memories.