He was a great player of his day, he would have done well in the modern era as a full time pro.

I used to bump into Eddie quite a lot in the building trade after his playing days were over.

I do recall him telling me that he'd had to have a lot of surgery because of injuries he had received while playing for GB down under, he said he was held together with nuts and bolts like Barry Sheene.

He complained that in those days GB didn't carry much insurance on the players and he was aggrieved at the lack of help he had got.

I often wonder if this influenced Kieron's attitude to playing for GB.

Just had a pint with Eddie, (asked him to persuade Keiron to do another year).... lol
Eddy could still do a job for Saints, told him about this thread BTW ;p

He was also rescued from the goons!!!!

One of the nicest fellas you will ever meet.. (I expect keiron to be the same).even though hes a god ...lol

Saw Eddie make his debut for Wigan as a 17yr old great player and did well at Wigan.

Great, made my day. I remember him as a class player good to hear others do too.