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Yes, that's a strange situation, two clubs making the same claim!
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If there is a video made of the latest meeting, can someone again share it on here or provide a link? Thank you. The 'Sheddings diaspora would be appreciative!
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Jack Welsby off to the NRL ?
Pigeon Lofter replied to THE RED ROOSTER's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
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Oldham loaded? Really? Who are the benefactors or investors?
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David Watkins was the biggest star in the star-studded team that Brian Snape put together in that golden age of dominance in the 1970s. The Willows was a glamorous place, the football greats from United and City turned up under the floodlights on Friday nights, it was the place to be seen for the Manchester glitterati. Salford were the attraction on the pitch and it was Watkins who provided the magic. He was as big, or bigger, than many of the show business stars who would top the bill later in the night at the variety club behind the posts, and that's saying something. He was one of the first kickers to use the "round the corner" style of goal kicking, the straight line toe poke was in fashion before he came along. Other teams would kick goal-line drop outs or 25 yard drop kick restarts as far as possible, but Watkins had such skill and control he would go short every time and Salford were experts at regaining possession. I remember a quotation in the press a few decades ago, Watkins used to get battered in the tackle and the opponents used to say " twinkle twinkle little star, we don't give a ###### who you are" as they piled on. I remember watching him at Oldham in a Tuesday night game at Watersheddings, he kicked goal after goal from way out on the touchline, the ball soaring over the sticks at an unimaginable height. He was imperious, a rugby genius, a wizard. The best goal kicker I have ever seen. RIP to a once-in-a-lifetime talent.
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East RL Grand Final Live Stream
Pigeon Lofter replied to Eddie's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
All I can see is a black rectangular box with an exclamation mark and the text that "This video is private". -
A link would be helpful?
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Yes, Rest In Peace David.
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The Birmingham and ex Worcester bloke, Stuart Hood, lists The Euro X111s as part of his employment history on LinkedIn, surprised he isn't part of this latest adventure. At least he does actually have a team he could put out unlike the others.....
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The Alicante Cruzados have suddenly got 10 followers on the FB page, 6 hours after they were "launched". And a blurry photo of the man supposedly behind it! "Introducing Rodrigo Molina as the new General Manager of Alicante Cruzados Mol Founder of one of the premier RL teams in Madrid, Griffons RL , Level 1 Coach primeros, Expert in high level international events .He has provided advice to various Rugby Clubs in the areas of Training , Marketing and Communication . Welcome, Rodrigo!" So, there you go!
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Any links, or details, or an overview of what is being said? Thanks.