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| Quote: Slugger McBatt "But it is England's national stadium and a celebration of rugby league, and we would have the current Welsh rugby union coach as our symbol, who when playing for England at Wembley got himself sent off.
A great player, but maybe not for a rugby league commemoration. Hanley yes.'"
But he is a legend of RL and he is recognised outside of RL. Unlike the Foxes. |
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"Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" Matthew 4:19
Things I learned on 11/08/12
Gareth Hock can't pass
Gareth Hock can't run
Gareth Hock can't fight
[url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby/view/256856/Gareth-Hock-relives-drugs-ban-hell/:22njixh9]I'm assured he can snort a line of coke the size of a Mecca dauber though.[/url:22njixh9]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_51898.png |
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The only player who could go in without argument is Hanley.
Star player.
I would personally have Bevin or Boston. I like Yed's suggestion. 3 wins with 3 teams. I know this isn't the place to say it but ... Alex Murphy
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| Quote: jdrocket "The only player who could go in without argument is Hanley.
Star player.
I would personally have Bevin or Boston. I like Yed's suggestion. 3 wins with 3 teams. I know this isn't the place to say it but ... Alex Murphy'"
I'm sure there would be argument with Hanley as well, he went off to coach union don't forget.
The problem with Hanley is you need the statue to stay there for the long term....whats to say a statue of Hanley wouldn't end up leaving after one season? |
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I've no idea who it should be but .......... whoever it is must be universally popular; which would rule out Shaun Edwards, who was hated by most non Wigan fans.
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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.
Wigan had eight in a row
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| Quote: nickcat0 "I've no idea who it should be but .......... whoever it is must be universally popular; which would rule out Shaun Edwards, who was hated by most non Wigan fans.'"
Why was he hated? |
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"Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" Matthew 4:19
Things I learned on 11/08/12
Gareth Hock can't pass
Gareth Hock can't run
Gareth Hock can't fight
[url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby/view/256856/Gareth-Hock-relives-drugs-ban-hell/:22njixh9]I'm assured he can snort a line of coke the size of a Mecca dauber though.[/url:22njixh9]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_51898.png |
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| Quote: sally cinnamon "I'm sure there would be argument with Hanley as well, he went off to coach union don't forget.
The problem with Hanley is you need the statue to stay there for the long term....whats to say a statue of Hanley wouldn't end up leaving after one season?'"
okay that one made me chuckle! |
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Which coach as won the most Wembley finals.
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"Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" Matthew 4:19
Things I learned on 11/08/12
Gareth Hock can't pass
Gareth Hock can't run
Gareth Hock can't fight
[url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/rugby/view/256856/Gareth-Hock-relives-drugs-ban-hell/:22njixh9]I'm assured he can snort a line of coke the size of a Mecca dauber though.[/url:22njixh9]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_51898.png |
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| Quote: barnsley bill "Which coach as won the most Wembley finals.'"
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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.
Wigan had eight in a row
Saints have five in a row:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3076.jpg |
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| Quote: barnsley bill "Which coach as won the most Wembley finals.'"
I think it's John Monie with four.
Jim Sullivan will also be a close call. |
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| Quote: jdrocket "The only player who could go in without argument is Hanley.
Star player.
I would personally have Bevin or Boston. I like Yed's suggestion. 3 wins with 3 teams. I know this isn't the place to say it but ... Alex Murphy'"
Murphys arrogant enough without a statue....may as well build one of fat Garry.
surprised it hasnt been mentioned....Billy Mcgintie and his pineapple ring...  |
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| Quote: wigan pie man "Murphys arrogant enough without a statue....may as well build one of fat Garry.
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Yet people suggest Offiah, the biggest 'look at me' player there has ever been. Anyone remember Mike Gregorys try v the Aussies, the one in which Offiah is screaming for it and moaning in his ear the whole way when there was no need to pass just to get the glory, and now the bloke whose main intention is to bleed as much money from RL as he can get? If it was a statue of him i'd go out my way to p*ss on it every day on the way to work, he's no friend of this game no matter how good he was. |
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Didn't Hanley spent some time in prison when he was young?
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| Quote: Horatio Yed "Yet people suggest Offiah, the biggest 'look at me' player there has ever been. Anyone remember Mike Gregorys try v the Aussies, the one in which Offiah is screaming for it and moaning in his ear the whole way when there was no need to pass just to get the glory, and now the bloke whose main intention is to bleed as much money for RL as he can get? If it was a statue of him i'd go out my way to p*ss on it every day on the way to work, he's no friend of this game no matter how good he was.'"
Tend to agree. Great try scorer though he was, Offiah was never the complete player - defence was bloody awful to begin with. TBH, there were often collective groans at his performances at CP. Great try though his Wembley one was, the Hanley one in 89 was a work of genius. You often see players beating 4 opponents with pace or strength, but very rarely will it be through balance & co-ordination alone. He somehow manages to judge the lines 4 Saints defenders are running & shifts his own line to wrong-foot all of them - they barely lay a finger on him. Saw it again recently on the 8 in a row DVD & it still takes my breath away.
Therefore I'd go for Hanley. [sizeOr Murphy[/size |
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Games as big as Grand Finals define individuals and clubs. Remember, we only rent these journeys. In my time I had Pat Richard's shirt. Ellery Hanley had Sean O'Loughlin's jersey. Sam Tomkins is wearing Radders' number one jersey. Andy Coley is wearing Shaun Wayne's jersey. You have to make a mark in these shirts before you hand it down to someone else. Hand it back. So be aware for 80 minutes that you are not only playing, but you are also writing history and creating legacy. How many people actually write history - not many? A big stage demands big players…..INSPIRE YOUR TEAM MATES.
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Its just got to be the greatest English player EVER ! Hanley.
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"I'd never forgive myself if a child of mine was born in Lancashire"
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