I'm not even sure I'm going to The Hive.

Why what did he do?

At the Lancashire Supporters Federation bash at Wigan after the 83/84 season he stood on stage and said that we were carrying on the next season and were going to bring in Australian players etc., etc., when everyone there knew full well that he'd already signed on the dotted line to coach Warrington in 84/85 and that Ernie Clay was shutting us down. It wasn't him leaving that was the problem - after all, if you'd got a wife, three kids and a mortgage and knew that the company you were working for was about to go t*ts up you'd have to take another job if it was offered - but the way he stood there and lied to everyone. All he had to do was have a 'diplomatic cold' and stay away. Ron Snares had to physically prevent Tony Gourley thumping him in the car park afterwards (which shows that Ron must have been drunk - not something I would have done!).

I can confirm that I will also be at Widnes, (must be mad)

Going Preston North End V Orient day before, so all the way back to London, then back up on Sunday morning, Orient train trips are classic beer monster days out, so well worth it.

London - Warrington 09.45-12.14 - breakkie and more beer, £1.30 single to Widnes, then any train out Widnes and on Manchester/London, on 19.15
TOTAL £24.00 plus £1.30 on day, still the travel master.

Can confirm Nice club at Widnes, but fans are something, does still sell Pils and I know a pub with Stella in.

Also doing Bradford 09.56 out to leeds, any train to Bradistan and back, then on 19.45 Leeds to London, £26 Return

Will be doing Wigan away as well on Friday 11th April, will stay either Mercure in Pie Town or Travelodge in Warrington.

I will only be doing two (2) home game at Hive this year, as all clash with work and Orient, so no season ticket for me. Warrington Sun 09th March + Hull KR Sat 26th Jul, but these are not firm yet, as two bob Barnet may have pre-season friendly or two...........................

Whoops.............Forgot................. Doing Leeds on Friday 31st Jan

Look forward to seeing you at Widnes Orientwest.
Will give you a ring beforehand to sort out a meet up, providing you can do two days drinking !
Decided not to do Ryan's Testimonial but have sorted out trains & accommodation for 21st March game against Leeds instead.
Can't wait for the season to start now.