Quote: His Bobness "Johnny Whiteley was a true gentleman and this is one of those occasions where the tributes are totally deserved.
A lot of Rovers fans will know Johnny well, he attended most Hull KR games when Hull FC were not playing. I even remember him going to a Rovers pre-season game at Featherstone and sat round a table afterwards with Neil Hudgell, Phil Lowe and Colin Hutton discussing all things Rugby League. He had time for everyone and didn't have a trace of bitterness in him. His record as a player speaks for itself.
A sad loss to Hull FC, to Rugby League and to the city. R.I.P.'"
Lovely tribute to a great player and a great man.