Heron was crying out for a pack with some enforcers in it. Remember him doing OK at six too. On a slightly different note I think Craig Izzard (sadly briefly) made the biggest instant impression of any of our imported forwards. He was a belter.

It really frustrates me that the club don't have the finger on the pulse of what fans would like to see - at least Stuart Duffy knew enough about Leeds to get some of the retro stuff, albeit he was lacking in other areas.

Get Craig Izzard on a plane over here, announce he's going to stand in front of the South Stand for ten minutes and you'd have the place full of people come to hero worship!

This is also the reason why I still can't see that Phil Ford-Offiah tackle on Youtube, one of the most talked-about Leeds moments of the entire decade!

Quote: The Ghost of '99 "It really frustrates me that the club don't have the finger on the pulse of what fans would like to see - at least Stuart Duffy knew enough about Leeds to get some of the retro stuff, albeit he was lacking in other areas. Get Craig Izzard on a plane over here, announce he's going to stand in front of the South Stand for ten minutes and you'd have the place full of people come to hero worship! This is also the reason why I still can't see that Phil Ford-Offiah tackle on Youtube, one of the most talked-about Leeds moments of the entire decade!'" don't think there's enough of us left that saw his 13 appearances https://www.therhinos.co.uk/timeline/1980s/1989-1990/ -- strange year of signings and surprised creasser lasted that many years

Quote: The Ghost of '99 "It really frustrates me that the club don't have the finger on the pulse of what fans would like to see - at least Stuart Duffy knew enough about Leeds to get some of the retro stuff, albeit he was lacking in other areas. Get Craig Izzard on a plane over here, announce he's going to stand in front of the South Stand for ten minutes and you'd have the place full of people come to hero worship! This is also the reason why I still can't see that Phil Ford-Offiah tackle on Youtube, one of the most talked-about Leeds moments of the entire decade!'" don't think there's enough of us left that saw his 13 appearances https://www.therhinos.co.uk/timeline/1980s/1989-1990/ -- strange year of signings and surprised creasser lasted that many years

One of my favourite Izzard appearances was at Salford, when he wasn't playing, but was responsible for bringing and removing the kicking tee.

Everytime he came on the pitch, he got a fantastic reception. By the end, he looked a bit embarrassed.

Also Morley, Goodway was past his best but he he was not a dodgy Lancastrian, he comes from Cas.

As others have said Big Roy did not shirk, the point Bullseye made about Mal Reilly and GB is spot on.

I heard the first 2 you mentioned once described as Softie and Coward, and that was by a guy playing with them in the same Leeds pack.

I’m glad someone mentioned Dixon, personally, I’d have picked Dixon over Powell ever day of the week. And Everyone else has summed Medley up perfectly - another who’d have been great in the modern era when he didn’t have to hide from the tough guys.

Craig Izzard’s first three things in a Leeds shirt (against Salford?) were to knock on, throw an intercept pass and tackle a Leeds player off an opposition player who then made a break to score. Fortunately he got better from there and is a Leeds legend for the fight with Joe Grima in the Southstand...

Think he’s in the clink now?

haven't a clue why ronnie's there in 89-90 from a leeds web page

Nice bit of slugger Coleman in the background too. Proper Halfback from that era.

the 89-90 blurb mentions ### #### 's one appearance don't want to upset ghost of 99 by typing it on this thread

Narrowly missed being imprisoned after being found guilty of corruption involving working for Penrith Council and turning a blind eye to the illegal dumping of asbestos and other waste for which he received payments.

Recently sentenced to 2 and a half years imprisonment to be served by intensive correction in the community. Asbestos victim groups are not very pleased!

Ha, I'll have you know I'm one of Rex's 147 Twitter followers

The cowboy of Headingley...