He joined the club being the son of a former international player, who was a big friend of Nobby's. Of course as soon as Noble left for Wigan it wasn't only Fielden he came back for. Flanagan looked very promising immediately he came to the Bulls, and certainly he wasn't dropped by Bradford has a decent transfer fee was involved in the transaction, certainly for an untried player.

ah fair enough I dont remember that, shows what I know

There was anotherFlanagan playing at the same time who didn't make it, probably this has caused the confusion.

That would be George, the hooker that went to Batley and got a 2 year ban for failing a drugs test.

Were they not related? I always assumed they were brothers.

No relation!

Just read this about george flannagan www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/n ... _a_shock_/

Just read this about george flannagan www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/n ... _a_shock_/

Isn't the phrase silence is golden. It's not if your a Bradford fan.

Actually, I think it's "a watched pot never boils".

Or "You can take a man from Thornbury".

Why drag Keith into this?

Does he still keep his horse on the roundabout?

Never had one. Don't like 'em. I gave bare knuckle fighting a go once though with disastrous consequences. This was around the time I discovered alcohol after trying Cherry brandy at a party and had started going out on my own for the first time. Oh the abandon of youth you know what it's like your mum let's you go out for the first time, you don't have to be back until late, you can get served for alcohol in pubs and you are 35 and just enjoying what life has to offer.


Anyway I tend to hang around Holmewood TBH.

looks like Full back is the new 2nd row !!!

Article from today's Sun ,

"Wakefield Wildcats and Bradford Bulls are showing interest is Halfax's Australian full back Shad Royston"