Author: Garry Schofield
Walmsley’s success a lesson for clubs
Garry Schofield pays tribute to the St Helens prop forward, whose success didn’t come originally through the Academy route. With their comprehensive wins over Salford…
Schoey pays tribute to the great Jeff Grayshon
What a truly astonishing career Jeff Grayshon enjoyed. It was so sad to learn of the death at 72 of a man who was still…
Schoey: Effort alone isn’t enough in Super League
Garry Schofield considers the lessons from the opening round of the Super League season. Wakefield, Leigh and Hull KR were my pre-season predictions to be…
Schoey: Super League clubs must back All Stars
So it’s England versus the Combined Nations All Stars at Warrington on Friday, June 25. I mentioned a while ago that my solution to creating…
Schoey: Is Daryl Powell a wolf in Tigers’ clothing?
Powell has transformed Castleford, so where next? Is Daryl Powell a wolf in Tigers’ clothing? News that the long-serving coach is to leave Castleford at…
Schoey: NRL hits the ground running
Garry Schofield gives his thoughts on the opening round of action in the NRL. What a superb start to the NRL season we were able to enjoy….
Schoey says: Cameron Smith – Simply the Best
Garry Schofield pays tribute to Cameron Smith, the former Australian captain who announced his retirement last week. He was nicknamed ‘The Accountant’, and looking back…
Schoey says: Not so well done, Robert Elstone
So it’s farewell Robert Elstone. The former Executive Chairman left Super League on Friday, and his parting shot will surely have raised a few eyebrows….
Schoey says: Welcome back, Kyle Eastmond
Garry Schofield reflects on the return to Rugby League of new Leeds Rhinos signing Kyle Eastmond Leeds’ decision to sign Kyle Eastmond is very interesting….
Schoey: Young players deserve more opportunities
Garry Schofield takes up the theme of rookies in Super League in 2021 I was intrigued by the recent League Express headline ‘Rookies to excite…