Just Browny Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 At the end of the season. Heck of a career. https://warringtonwolves.com/super-ben-announces-retirement/ He has pulled on the Wire jersey 441 times, including five Challenge Cup finals and three Grand Finals with Warrington. He has scored 128 tries and 83 goals. His International career has seen him represent England on 27 occasions including the 2008 and 2013 World Cups. I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSN Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 One of the best English forwards in the SL era. I suspect if there was one forward who opposition players didn't want playing on the other team it probably would have been him. Was an absolute machine in his prime (which remarkably was probably late 20s and early 30s) Wish him well in retirement. Its a shame seeing the early SL stalwarts retire as they've given so much to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZH Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 One of those players who perhaps wasn't the most naturally gifted, but who made the most of what talent he had through his commitment and attitude. Incredibly tough and gave 100% of himself in everything. At his best he was one of the best back rowers in the game. A fantastic career. I hope Warrington can win at Wembley now and send him out on a high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allora Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Good luck to him in retirement. He always had the respect from Australian fans whenever we were up against him. Talent is secondary to whether players are confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, MZH said: One of those players who perhaps wasn't the most naturally gifted, but who made the most of what talent he had through his commitment and attitude. Incredibly tough and gave 100% of himself in everything. At his best he was one of the best back rowers in the game. A fantastic career. I hope Warrington can win at Wembley now and send him out on a high. Wouldn’t winning the grand final at OT be a better send off? It could be their year. - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZH Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, Manx RL said: Wouldn’t winning the grand final at OT be a better send off? It could be their year. Well yes it would. But since Hull are still bidding for that themselves I can't say I hope Warrington win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Absolute legend of the Wire club. Good luck for the future Ben! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP London Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 no surprise.. fantastic career and fantastic player.. always loved seeing him play always gave 100% and you cant ask for any more than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Is he going to be playing again this season? Haven't seen him on the teamsheet for a while................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELBOWSEYE Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Fantastic player and servant to Warrington, a fans favourite with the wire faithful, a pantomime villain with the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hullfan Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Would he have announced this if wire didn't get to Wembley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teessidewire Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 4 hours ago, DoubleD said: Is he going to be playing again this season? Haven't seen him on the teamsheet for a while................ Possibly. He’s just about fit again after a calf injury.bear in mind that he was 38 a few days ago. Not a bad return for a £60,000 fee, 18 years great service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 One of those players you hate when your team plays against him, but you’d have him in your team at any time. Tough, uncompromising and can also play a bit "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Good , he's been struggling to bend his back for the last few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Prendle Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Good career, but it went on 3 years too long. Enjoy your retirement Benny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko45 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 31/07/2019 at 11:17, Just Browny said: At the end of the season. Heck of a career. https://warringtonwolves.com/super-ben-announces-retirement/ He has pulled on the Wire jersey 441 times, including five Challenge Cup finals and three Grand Finals with Warrington. He has scored 128 tries and 83 goals. His International career has seen him represent England on 27 occasions including the 2008 and 2013 World Cups. Though he might go round 1 more year in the championship with his home town club, Wakefield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaide Tiger Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 A great servant to the game. I always enjoyed watching him play even if on the odd occasion he was a trifle late tackling a Cas player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Good luck to him. Hope he stays healthy and enjoys his retirement. A tough way to earn a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, Exiled Wiganer said: Good luck to him. Hope he stays healthy and enjoys his retirement. A tough way to earn a living. I remember when Toronto announced a team and i went onto you tube to watch the sport a bit...didn't know much about it. I watched a game that Westwood played in and I really liked his style on the field...got hooked. Good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 We could have done with Ben Westwood last Saturday. He'd have calmed things down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulliac Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 He's been a great player and deserves all the accolades he'll get. Good luck for the future. No team is an island......................................... http://www.flickr.com/photos/31337109@N03/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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