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from the above this bit is the significant bit IMO:
“I hadn’t met Madge at the time, but I had a word with Rads and Waney, and they both said I’d like being coached by him,” he continued.
“They helped convince me to stay and fight for my place.
“They said that Madge was fair and that I’d get a chance if I worked hard and played well, and that’s how it’s turned out.”
read between the lines.....
Dave