Obviously. Bongser is a lot younger than I thought he is, as there were 2 huge attendances in the late 60’s and early 70’s in challenge cup ties against Wiggin,
The first was in February 1968, when an amazing all ticket crowd of 22,660 crammed into Hilton Park to see an agonising 6-4 defeat (No tries). Then 2 years later in March 1970, 18,500 turned up to see a more comprehensive defeat by 20 points to 2, both of course coming in the first era of Alexander the Great.

Think I remember that because it was Dean Bell's debut. And a certain Mr. Cottrell getting quite feisty.

Feisty, Sir?
Cottrell, Sir?
No, Sir!
How VERY dare you, Sir?!

TC sorted Steve Halliwell out away against Saints. Remember it very well.

Yep, remember it well as Halliwell didn’t share the high try scoring purse the year before !

I loved that 86-87 season. A rollercoaster and doing the double over Wire on Easter Monday and surviving and almost making the Challenge Cup Final. Happy Days.

Hopefully, we will now see many more !

Yep, remember it well as Halliwell didn’t share the high try scoring purse the year before !

I loved that 86-87 season. A rollercoaster and doing the double over Wire on Easter Monday and surviving and almost making the Challenge Cup Final. Happy Days.

Hopefully, we will now see many more !