I too think it was Murphys testimonial.

It was around mid seventies.

I think it was the one and only time i ever saw Brian Bevan play.

To add a bit more Murphy swapped shirts with ref ( Fred Lindop I think ) and Lindop took a kick at goal following a try and completely spooned it.

I went this game, it was Parry gordons testimonial.

How old are you Rob?

Funny that,
Was thinking of this recently on another website.
I was at the match and I remember it as either Parry Gordon or john Bevan testimonial.
The other thing that sticks is that I used to kid the chemic fans about when was the last time Mick Adams wore a wires shirt.....
That stumped them, but he did in in one of them games

I to remember them setting bevan up for a try and someone tackling him (adams?).
Then they let him in neext time.
I'm sure the look nw filmed it.

I was also there it was Alex Murphy's Testimonial Match 1975.

I was at the Murphy one too and saw him play a couple of games in the Warrington Works Competition in the early seventies. He still had a fair bit of pace then. I'd loved to have seen him play, but just to read 'The Great Bev,' makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.

It was definately NOT John Bevan's testamonial.
Still remember that day very well, and if Brian would have played, there'd have been a damn site more that turned up (unfortunately).

IIRC, that was the first game played in this country, where the 4 point try was used. The game was played straight after the end of the 1982-83 season (late May)

I'm thought it was AJ Murphy's testimonial, the only time I got to see the Great Bev play. John Bev was on the other wing.

I saw Bevan actually play for Wire many times. There, I've given my age away - nearly.

I recall Bev playing in Alex Murphy's testimonial at Wilderspool in the mid 70's. He scored in that one definitely.

I remember making my way into the changing rooms (no idea how !!) and sitting between Murphy and Brian Bevan.

I had a match programme signed by both and have been searching for it for the past 15 years as well as a picture of me at Oakwood Avenue Junior School fete of 1974 - holding the CC and with 5 other trophies on a table in front of me.

Must get into me mam's attic again !!

Got a picture of my Mrs when she was 4 in similar pose stood with table full of silverware. (jealous)

Only down side is She's a Widnes fan.

i was in germany in 77, but remember attending the said match so 78 sounds right to me as well. i was but a nipper at the time (12)

Amazing how time flies
This friday marks the 20th anniversary of Brian passing away-

It was definately 1975. Just before the new season started.

I'll put this one to bed. Dennis Curling testimonial game in 77. I'd stake my house on it.