'Gentleman' Johnny Whiteley

[audois]

Dave Woods BBC podcast this week chats with rugby league royalty....fabulous!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p078g5c4

 

[MZH]

I really don't like it when someone starts a topic with an ex players name and no context. Especially when said ex player is nearly 90 years old.

[deluded pom?]

1 hour ago, MZH said:

I really don't like it when someone starts a topic with an ex players name and no context. Especially when said ex player is nearly 90 years old.

I feared the worst.

[Oxford]

4 minutes ago, deluded pom? said:

I feared the worst.

It must have crossed the mind of a few of us, I think.

 

[Lowdesert]

He’s alive and kicking.

He epitomises humility, professionalism and passion for Hull FC, the Game and Hull.  

True Legend. 

[fieldofclothofgold]

Yes I too was worried 

[Impartial Observer]

He said they played 33 games on one tour of Aus, that is amazing

[deluded pom?]

5 minutes ago, Impartial Observer said:

He said they played 33 games on one tour of Aus, that is amazing

How many were loop fixtures?

[Lowdesert]

I’ve heard this recording before but still interesting listening.  Signed on for free a promise of £8 a win £5 a loss and the signing was for life!  

Also, on signing guaranteed a 1st team game and he was in the 1st team for the next 15 years. Never dropped.

 

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

5 hours ago, audois said:

Dave Woods BBC podcast this week chats with rugby league royalty....fabulous!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p078g5c4

Was an excellent podcast. Loved the story about beating the Aussies in a series

 

[Marty Funkhouser]

Think Johnny might have a nice appointment this year...

[Futtocks]

They are replaying the interview at HT on Radio 5 Sports Extra right now.

[Teessidewire]

On 08/05/2019 at 18:25, fieldofclothofgold said:

Yes I too was worried 

Me too. Met Johnny Whiteley on Boxing Day last year in The Legends Hospitality Lounge at the M’bro v Sheffield Wed Football game. What a lovely man.