Al harding Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hi my name is al Harding I'm in Australia my dad Chris Harding played with the club in late 60s-71 I think.iam trying to purchase any old team photos or programs for a surprise for his 70 th bday.i think he might of played when fev lost the Yorkshire cup.any information would b much appreciated up the rovers cheers al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen T-k Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hi my name is al Harding I'm in Australia my dad Chris Harding played with the club in late 60s-71 I think.iam trying to purchase any old team photos or programs for a surprise for his 70 th bday.i think he might of played when fev lost the Yorkshire cup.any information would b much appreciated up the rovers cheers al Hiya, I remember your Dad playing at Fev and remember him very well, Mark Las Palmas is the guy on here for info. As for the photographs i will contact Eric Lorriman and Lorne Mosley for you as these two have photos in abundance of the past Im Fev and im proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al harding Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hi Maureen you are an angel I was born in Leeds but we moved here when I was one .dad played over here in country nsw until he was 38 .hes stills a champion .i would like to get him a membership as well and one day get him over to post office rd to watch a game any info would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen T-k Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hi Maureen you are an angel I was born in Leeds but we moved here when I was one .dad played over here in country nsw until he was 38 .hes stills a champion .i would like to get him a membership as well and one day get him over to post office rd to watch a game any info would be appreciated I've messaged them and I'm waiting a reply Im Fev and im proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hi Maureen you are an angel She is, she is. Hi Ian. Your dad was a stand-off and signed for Featherstone (I assume from local amatuer rugby) in the late 60s and made his first team debut on 3rd of January 1970 as a sub at home to Bramley and we won 22-9. His full debut came two weeks later on 17th January 1970, but as a centre. We were at home to Keighley that day and won 41-5. Your dad's wingman was a young lad called John Newlove and Newwy scored two tries so your dad must have done ok! Another player who made his debut that day was a lad from Fryston called Harold Box. Chris Harding played 12 games that season, and scored one try at home to Doncaster in April. The following season 1970/1 he played 22 games at stand-off, and his halfback partner was Tex Hudson (Nash was injured). That yera he scored two tries, home to Hull and away to Bradford. The following year he played the first five games at the start of the season, and kicked one goal against Swinton, but that was the last he played. I'd have to look it up, but it may well be he got an injury in his last match at home to Wakefield in august 1971 and that ended his career at Fev. He played a total of 39 games (4 as sub) scored 3 tries and kicked 1 goal for 11 points. He was stand-off for Fev in the 1970 Yorkshire Cup final which we lost to Leeds. https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al harding Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Wow thank you so much for that information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Later Ill have a look through the match programmes your dad played in and see if there is any info or photos to scan or whatever. https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen T-k Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Eric as messaged me back but states he's no photo's but could be some in Pontefract and Castleford Express archives, still waiting for Lorne to reply Im Fev and im proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knottla Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Mark I think we signed him from Rugby Union, possibly Harrogate but then again Mark I could be having a senior moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al harding Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanx so much mark. Do u know if there were any team photos of the Yorkshire cup side I still hav his runners up medal or any old programs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Close knottla! Good memory mate. We signed Chris Harding from Otley rugby union in December 1969. In the 1970 Yorkshire Cup final programme he was described as a 25 year old PE teacher from Leeds at 5ft 5in and 11st. He got various write ups in match programmes 69-71. There was no official photo of the 1970 YCF squad (or none Ive seen at least). I haven't found a photo of him yet. https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Slater Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I can remember him signing from Otley, he was a small well-mannered and well-spoken guy with short dark hair and a close-cropped beard if I recall correctly. I can remember him being in competition with Dave Kellett for the no.6 berth, but can't remember if Mick Smith was injured at the time or whether he'd moved to centre by then. Both Chris and Dave Kellett packed in around the same time, Dave with a bad injury, but can't remember what happened to your Dad. Mel Mason then forced his way in to the first team and the rest is history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al harding Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Thanx so much mark. Do u know if there were any team photos of the Yorkshire cup side I still hav his runners up medal or any old programs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al harding Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Thanx for the info everyone.we moved to Australia in January 72 .dad got a job as the PE teacher in a small country town in nsw called narromine where he still lives today.he played league till he was 38 .they call him the little Pom he was from Hereford originally but went to college at Carnegie in Leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 The above is typical of our supporters,a post just over 24 hours ago and look at the wheels turning to help Al Harding out.He will gleen more information than he could probably ever imagined,this is what makes you the best supporters in the land because you care.I just happened to had a work related phone conversation yesterday with one of our ex-players from the past,Chris Burton, then we got on about all the great things going on at Featherstone with the volunteers constructing the new stand and how good it was looking,the recent signings etc,then I was telling him about how my dad has not renewed his season ticket with Leeds Rhinos and has said he'd like to pick his games to come and watch Rovers as he really enjoys coming to the games because he thinks the fans are friendly and loves chewing the fat with Fev fans and never fails in telling everyone that 'you wouldn't get this at Headingley',shame knowledge comes to some people so late in life ! but better late than never !!So this is why you are the best and it's great to see all the outpouring of your knowledge,no doubt delving into the past brings good memories too,can't beat a bit of nostalgia Forza Fev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knottla Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 MLP thanks for confirming we signed him from Union, I suppose 1 out of 2 in't too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 MLP thanks for confirming we signed him from Union, I suppose 1 out of 2 in't too bad. it's 2 out of 3 according to meatloaf, knottla joe mullaney is a god the only good tiger is a stuffed tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FEATHERSTONE-v-LEEDS-RUGBY-LEAGUE-YORKSHIRE-CUP-FINAL-21-NOVEMBER-1970-/181655596795?pt=UK_Sports_Memorabilia_ET&hash=item2a4b846efb https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Al, the match programmes never really explained why he stopped playing. Was it an injury? He was pretty much a first team fixture from Jan 1970 to Sept 1971, but then never played again. His signing coincided with the arrival of a young bloke called Peter Fox taking his first job in coaching. Just wonderin'. https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen T-k Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hi my name is al Harding I'm in Australia my dad Chris Harding played with the club in late 60s-71 I think.iam trying to purchase any old team photos or programs for a surprise for his 70 th bday.i think he might of played when fev lost the Yorkshire cup.any information would b much appreciated up the rovers cheers al Hiya Al, Lorne as now been in touch and unfortunately the photos he as don't start till 1973, so sorry it's back to the drawing board Im Fev and im proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knottla Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 MLP wasn't winger Clive Hill also signed from Rugby Union, didn't he also play for Wales while with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Coyle Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Heres a snippet from Hereford RFC's history website which mentions Chris Harding having played for them before going to Fev http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/herefordrfc/a/club-history-21489.html 1960sThe sixties saw Alan Brinn playing for the club. Alan left to join Gloucester and was capped three times by England in 1971. A colts organisation was established, run initially by Les Kedward, followed by Harry Miles, and was extremely successful. It was to provide the senior sides with many capable players in the coming seasons. Whilst the sixties was not particularly successful in terms of results, a number of influential players represented the club including Jim Stolarow (Harlequins), Ian Harris (St Lukes), Ian Walker (London Scottish, Cambridge University and a Scottish trialist), Godfrey Farr (Cheltenham), 'Bronco' Lane (Rosslyn Park), Chris Harding (Featherstone Rovers), Terry Fallon (Oxford University and London Irish) and 'Spud' Masheder (U.A.U. & Northumberland).The 'Robbins' games continued and in 1961 the team under Jack Fell’s captaincy lost by only ten points to a virtually full strength Moseley XV. The following year Robin Davies’ side managed a creditable twelve all draw. Many of these games were refereed by Harry Miles, who served the club for many years and who never failed to look after a visiting referee. The Club had a much improved season in 1964/65, thanks mainly to the boot of skipper Mike Mayberry, when sixteen games were won. During the whole of the sixties the fixture list was extremely strong with the addition of Stourbridge, Bargoed, Blaina, Newport Saracens, Treorchy & Bath United. Notable during this period was the supply of many players from Whitecross and St Mary’s thanks to Frank Dullehan, who was instrumental in the early development of such players as Les Morris, John Powell, Tony Turner, Keith Marshall, David Healey, 'Jesse' James and many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 MLP wasn't winger Clive Hill also signed from Rugby Union, didn't he also play for Wales while with us. I seem to remember Clive Hill came from York to us unless my memory is playing tricks, which it may be, definitely Welsh though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Very interesting Gary https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Coyle Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Also mentioned here in an article about Cricket Legend Glen McGrath who Chris taught in his time as a PE teacher in Narrowmine http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/3038014/Fast-track-from-Narromine.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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