Manx RL 1,101 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 Who better - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxford 3,758 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 Hard to know how to respond really. I like Bernard. "It is, by a million miles, a better sport than union. League is 80 minutes of physicality, speed, good handling, good kicking. It’s continuous." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 4 of Us 998 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 Why? http://www.wiganstpats.org Producing Players Since 1910 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ELBOWSEYE 720 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 Fine individual to present the cup. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,433 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 I didn't realise he was still vertical. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver Clothesoff 2,805 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 There’s got to be a joke in here about a sport with an ageing fanbase and an ageing tv personality somewhere... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Future is League 2,242 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 There are lots of people who i would like to see present the Challenge Cup and I'm sure other posters will have there's, so i would like Sir Alex Ferguson a sporting icon as what he achieved as a football manager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 7,900 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) When I was mulling this question the first name that came into my head was Bernard Cribbins...well , second after Timmy Mallett Edited July 31, 2019 by DavidM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essai Machine 102 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 23 minutes ago, The 4 of Us said: Why? In recognition of his match winning try for Oldham in the 1899 Challenge Cup final at Fallowfield Stadium ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Boriston 80 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 A splendid choice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 946 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 Oh fu ck, this isn't true is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooleboy 621 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 Definitely A List ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Future is League 2,242 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 Other good choices to present the cup in my opinion and known the British public would be Ashes winning Captain, Michael Vaughan, Ian Botham, Tyson Fury, and like Alex Ferguson would be fully aware of Rugby League. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 7,900 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 36 minutes ago, Davo5 said: I didn't realise he was still vertical. Mmmm bit risky with the final a few weeks off ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aidan Putt 114 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 Brilliant choice, I hope he’s wearing his Oldham shirt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derwent 2,117 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, DavidM said: Mmmm bit risky with the final a few weeks off ... It’s ok, Mike Harding is on standby if the worst happens.... 3 I’m not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man of Kent 5,405 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 Rumour is it’s actually one Raymond French Esq. this year 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Future is League 2,242 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Man of Kent said: Rumour is it’s actually one Raymond French Esq. this year I wouldn't have a problem with that, neither would most people. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Padge 5,306 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 Bernard Cribbins is regular Challenge Cup Final attendee and has been for years. Didn't he once lead the community singing back in the day. 8 Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RL does what Sky says 1,175 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, Padge said: Bernard Cribbins is regular Challenge Cup Final attendee and has been for years. Didn't he once lead the community singing back in the day. Yes he did. Him presenting the cup will be the only chance anyone from Oldham gets of lifting it 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan 2,826 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Manx RL said: Who better Neil Fox while he's still able to “Few thought him even a starter.There were many who thought themselves smarter. But he ended PM, CH and OM. An Earl and a Knight of the Garter.” Clement Attlee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man of Kent 5,405 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 33 minutes ago, The Future is League said: I wouldn't have a problem with that, neither would most people. Why oh why? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC77 218 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 37 minutes ago, The Future is League said: I wouldn't have a problem with that, neither would most people. I’d agree. Given he is devoted fan, he’s a much better choice than some “bigger name” like Alex Ferguson who wouldn’t know who he is handing the trophy to (granted most royals don’t know either). For me it cheapens it just to get some name to do the honours. Let a Rugby league man/woman hand it out. That should be the starting criteria imo. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superten 158 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 I would go with passed Lance Todd trophy winners presenting the cup 1 Chief Crazy Eagle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver Clothesoff 2,805 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 19 minutes ago, DC77 said: I’d agree. Given he is devoted fan, he’s a much better choice than some “bigger name” like Alex Ferguson who wouldn’t know who he is handing the trophy to (granted most royals don’t know either). For me it cheapens it just to get some name to do the honours. Let a Rugby league man/woman hand it out. That should be the starting criteria imo. That sort of inward thinking is why this sport is behind pub games like Darts in this day and age. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
