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The best opposition centre I ever saw was Alan Davies. He was in the Oldham side which boasted some of the best players of their day including Rocky Turner and Frank Pitchford. Both Davies and Pitchford came to Wigan late in their careers.
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Of the players I have seen Paul Newlove was one of the best opposition centres I have seen and another was Paul Sccofiled (pity since he retired he's gone the way he has).'" ]
I always thought Paul Scofield was a better actor than rugby league player, he was great in 'A Man For All Seasons' |
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What's the rumpus, Tom?
[quote="Pemps":1dso5atj]I can't confirm Bennett's exact words but I believe they were along the lines of "Strewth Ian, I wouldn't touch him with yours. He's a flammin' Gala". [/quote:1dso5atj]
[quote="Wigan Peer":1dso5atj]I keep my bin under 30mph to avoid fines...  [/quote:1dso5atj]
[quote="MattyB":1dso5atj]you cant tell me they are all busting for a turd.
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Please see for me if she's wearing a coat so warm
To keep her from the howlin' winds.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_44075.jpg |
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Of all the players i never saw because of my age (33) the one i would most liked to have seen was Vince Karalius.
Hearing the stories about his fearsome reputation and on-field "acts" really fascinates me.
The "Wild Bull of the Pampas" nick name from the Aussies was a hell of a tribute.
Proper gentleman of the park from what i gather
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| Quote: tugglesf78 "Of all the players i never saw because of my age (33) the one i would most liked to have seen was Vince Karalius.
Hearing the stories about his fearsome reputation and on-field "acts" really fascinates me.
The "Wild Bull of the Pampas" nick name from the Aussies was a hell of a tribute.
Proper gentleman of the park from what i gather'"
Aye but don't mention his coaching stint at Wigan. |
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| Quote: Rogues Gallery "My mam now 91 years of age was one of them. ![]()
My Grandma used to talk of him driving through Haydock and how she longed he would give her a lift to Wigan.
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if I was to pick a 13 from the best players I HAVE SEEN play against us it would be
1. Harris
2. Albert
3. Lyon
4. Senior
5. J. Monaghan (in my opinion a better all round game than vainikolo)
6. Briers
7. Long
8. Fairleigh
9. Cunningham
10. Fielden
11. Peacock
12. Morley
13. Sculthorpe
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"If you start listening to the fans it won't be long before you're sitting with them," - Wayne Bennett.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_438.jpg |
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| Quote: Finfin "Ellery Hanley in the cup against us in 85. Every Wigan fan was scared to death whenever he got the ball. We sneaked home 7-6, still don't know how.'"
Gill's offside/in touch try!  |
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Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery.......
I will look to the moment, and miraculously, the future will take care of itself.
Radio 5 Live, Sat, April 14th, 2007,...Dave Whelan, "In Wigan, rugby will always be king"
'I was certain, positive, convinced, and yet..........unsure'
'It's only rock 'n' roll, but I like it'
Worry will not prevent destiny from unfolding.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3632.jpg |
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| Quote: wigan_rlfc "My Grandma used to talk of him driving through Haydock and how she longed he would give her a lift to Wigan.'"
I've never heard it called that before  |
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Brian Bevan was incredible.
He looked like everyone's grandad with no teeth, bald head (no shaved heads then) more bandages than at Wigan infirmary yet one of the fastest wingmen I've ever seen. He could be going at top speed then side step at 90 degree angle.
His try scoring record is just awesome.
The way he looked and the way he played were just so opposite.
A great player IMO.
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| Quote: Bullseye "Gill's offside/in touch try! ![]()
Still hurts, doesn't it.
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SAINTS THE ORIGINAL AND PERENNIAL CHEATS
For sale full Saints kit (circa 1989). Shirts in pristine condition, but shorts badly soiled.
For 27 - 0 you get a trophy
For 75 - 0 you get sod all.
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| Quote: Singing Warrior "The best opposition centre I ever saw was Alan Davies. He was in the Oldham side which boasted some of the best players of their day including Rocky Turner and Frank Pitchford. Both Davies and Pitchford came to Wigan late in their careers.'"
Alan Davies was the best British centre I have ever seen. |
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| Quote: Rogues Gallery "Alan Davies was the best British centre I have ever seen.'"
Totally agree with that Rogues he was some player, but Gary Connelly in his era was also a brilliant centre who could play 3 or 4 and not many centres could pass both ways, |
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| Quote: 21-12 "if I was to pick a 13 from the best players I HAVE SEEN play against us it would be
1. Harris
2. Albert
3. Lyon
4. Senior
5. J. Monaghan (in my opinion a better all round game than vainikolo)
6. Briers
7. Long
8. Fairleigh
9. Cunningham
10. Fielden
11. Peacock
12. Morley
13. Sculthorpe'"
im prob a bit older than you, but youve got me thinking. Ive prob missed a few (time fades the memory), but here goes
1 Lydon
2. Bevan
3. Jonothan Davies
4. Senior
5.Vollenhoven
6. Lewis Jones
7. Murphy
8. Fielden
9. Lowes
10. Mills
11. Karalius
12. Turner
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Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery.......
I will look to the moment, and miraculously, the future will take care of itself.
Radio 5 Live, Sat, April 14th, 2007,...Dave Whelan, "In Wigan, rugby will always be king"
'I was certain, positive, convinced, and yet..........unsure'
'It's only rock 'n' roll, but I like it'
Worry will not prevent destiny from unfolding.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3632.jpg |
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Some great players have come up against us, George Fairbairn when at Hull KR was brilliant, Paul Charlton at Salford, both top fullbacks, Des Drummond at Leigh and Warrington, Offiah at Widnes and of course Vollenhoven at Saints, centres like Fox at Wakefield, Alan Davies at Oldham and the 'great' Mal Meninga caused us untold damage, half backs like Millward, Murphy and Gregory at Widnes are unforgetable ............forwards, still thinking, so many ?
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| Quote: 21-12 "if I was to pick a 13 from the best players I HAVE SEEN play against us it would be
1. Harris
2. Albert
3. Lyon
4. Senior
5. J. Monaghan (in my opinion a better all round game than vainikolo)
6. Briers
7. Long
8. Fairleigh
9. Cunningham
10. Fielden
11. Peacock
12. Morley
13. Sculthorpe'"
Don't think I would be too far off that myself really but I would probably put Martyn at 6. Always knew he would pop up and do something to turn the game.
Willie Talau ALWAYS seemed to score against us as well. |
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