Two memories of Lyon, complete opposites

Firstly, against Widnes at Wilderspool, he was stood just to the right of the sticks at the Fletcher End, when Kurt Sorenson broke through, only Lyon to beat, and as he was close to the line, Kurt decided to go straight through him - Lyon launched into him driving his shoulder right into his midriff and driving off Kurt his feet and onto his back - Sorenson's expression was priceless.

Secondly, he scored a long(ish) range try (can't remember who against), walked back to the Fletcher End and threw up near the line.

One of my lasting memories of that game was when Tony Thorniley looked certain to score but somehow he failed to go over, that was the difference back in those days because if that same chance had been given to Lydon or Bell they would have flew in.

In my opinion that was a bigger turning point than the Lydon drop goal, John Woods and Les Boyd were outstanding that day, pitty we didn't have Phil Blake, from memory i don't think Souths would release him or Les Davidson for the game, could be wrong tho. I think it was deffo one of them that we couldn't get over or may have been both.

Dave Lyon was solid and reliable, a very good pro.

Has anyone seen the League of Their Own DVDs about the GB Lions? Comes across as a thick Wiganer who spits a lot in that - appreciate that's not exactly narrowing it down, but still.

Bang on there, Rob Wire.
Damn those Rabbitohs!

Don't apologise for Penny, fez1
Bloody good FB was Penny, and bagged himself plenty of tries. Some crucial ones too...v Wigan epic 01 game, and THAT comeback v Bradford roundabout the same time.

Again, Penny was similar to Lyon...in the top 3 FB's in the league in his time, but wasn't good enough to play internationaly, and there was always somebody better there, at the time.