I remember watching a Wire v Saints game in the Oak Tree in Newton-l-w and shouting out, completely oblivious 'Go on Love" after he made a half break, I was getting wolf whistles for the rest of the game and camp mocking.

Rob Myler - good player - winger.
Moved to full back and made a promising start before getting wiped out by a late tackle on an up-and-under by some opposiiton thug (forward) with a very late shot.
Might have been Skerrett from Wigan.
Rob was never the same again and (i think) went to union - Worcester.

I always liked Rob. Underrated imo.

Michael Shenton.

A joy to watch with ball in hand. Very easy on the eye, a la Gleeson. Just a pity (for him and England) that he couldn't take his quality to the next level.

harsh to judge shenton on a short stint in this saints side....

I think he is a brilliant centre. Great defense and superb with the ball.

Based on his performances this season, I would welcome him to us with open arms.

Yes, i know he was still at the club at the dawn of SL but the full-time aspect was the key point. Being full or part time in itself isn't wholly the answer anyway, it's about being part of a club 24/7 which is utterly professional in everything it does and provides an environment for individuals to flourish. Unfortunately, Wires didn't provide that environment until well into the SL journey but I'd have loved to have seen Chris' developmnent had he signed in 2008 not 1988.

Phil Blake. His ability to chip a short ball over defenders (usually full backs) heads, and catch the ball was fantastic to watch.

oooh yes, paticularly impressive since he invariably lost one of his boots during the process.

Reckon he was past it by 08.

Allan Bateman. Came over with Kevin Ellis and Rowland Philips from the Wales RU international side as part of a big triple scoop for Wire. A great centre with amazing acceleration, pace and balance who could glide round opposing players. He was also an amazing tackler with perfect technique.

Allan was my hero and many years back when I worked at Morrisons behind the cooked chicken counter, I used to pack the bag with many different pieces of chicken and label it '2 wings' when I was working and when he came over. Looking back I think he was probably a bit embarrassed, but at the time I wanted to do my bit to show my appreciation for his performances and do my bit for the Wire by increasing the protein intake.

I remember Allan making his debut in the A team. He took a kick off near our line, broke the first tackle and hared off. It was obvious then he would make it big style, and adapt effortlessly. He had superb upper body strength,natural fitness and once he adapted to the game, which he did almost immeditately, he was a fantastic player. A true wingers centre, utterly selfless. Not to forget he also had a successful stint in the NRL which for a RU convert was some going.

Went to Watersheddings Oldham in 1981 to watch Warrington get a pasting from an Oldham team that was marshalled by their no9 Roger O'Mahoney.

His influence in our defeat didn't go unnoticed and he was signed up to play for the Wire.
He settled into the side well and he packed up between Dave Chishall, Neil Courtney and/or Andy Holbrook.

In his 2nd season he was awarded with player of the year....for some reason not known to anyone, the club stripped that accolade from him, he subsequently left us.
He was followed by John Bevan who was working in relations at the club...Bevan was disgusted with the treatment of Roger and walked out on us.

It took a long time before John Bevan was seen back at our club again.

5 game ban?