Sad day. One of my all time FC heroes is Rich Whiting. Rarely put a foot wrong in a variety of positions, did everything numerous FC coaches asked of him in 12 years. Also a consummate professional having no doubt been subjected to working with players over the years who were less so. Best of luck Rich.

That is great news!
Don't think I've ever seen a player plug any gap in a team and not only do it adequately, but excel!
Never worried about short kick offs with Whiting on the field, and he was always first onto a loose ball.
Still can't quite believe he's no longer at the club.

Definitely, worse case scenario is we're behind at half time and it'd raining and cold. If we could agree with the RFL and Catalans it would be great to get Whiting to kick off the game, or at least bring the match ball on.

Agreed, would be fitting for him to lead the team out at the start of the game to be honest.

I think bringing on the match ball would be best because as was the case last season as part of the 2015 celebrations it gives a focus on the actual player before the teams come out!

anyway the question has been asked

Hoping to hear loud choruses of

There's only one Richard Whiting
We love you Whiting, We do
And of course
Whiting is Superman

The guy deserves a top send of for what he gave to our club.