brilliant news , could'nt go to a nicer guy , a credit to rugby league - congratulations steve !

Looks like we will all be able to show preckie just how proud we are of him been awarded the MBE,hes going to be a guest at horneys derby game,2 great players in steve and rich who have both served our club very well,im sure the fans will give them both a great reception.

wonder if preckie will lead the lads out on to the pitch.

cant wait for the game its been a long off season

As much as I love Steve, this is Richard's day and he should lead the teams out with his family. He's worked bloody hard over the last 10 years to get to this stage in his career and it'd be wrong for him to not lead them out on his testimonial day.

Has anyone thought about getting Steve to lead the teams out at Saints on February 6th? As a legend at both Hull & Saints I think that would be the most appropriate.

correct karen it is horneys day and im sure he will get a great reception which he richly deserves.

Steve will be guest of Honour at the Saints v Hull Game.

He will receive a presentation from Saints at Half Time and then take part in the Crossbar Challenge.

He will also say a big thank you to both sets of fans who have supported him throughout his career illness and charity work.

The Foundation with the help of the Wildcat Dolls will be holding a Bucket collection outside the entrances at Knowsley Road on Saturday.

This will be to support Steve's attempt on this years London Marathon were he aims to break his father Eric's record of 4 hours 30 minutes. In 2008 he missed this objective by 2 minutes.

Thank you Airlie Birds for all your support, you are a outstanding community.

good stuff martin im sure the hull fans will give him the reception he deserves.