Phil Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 News just breaking that Hugh Waddell has passed away at the age of 60. A fierce competitor and a real gentleman "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...
Jim Prendle Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 That's way too young. Good guy Hugh. RIP mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Riversider Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Speechless. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Gutted. Oldham legend RIP Hughy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopping Mad Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 That's very sad news. Tribute from Leeds: https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2019/11/01/hugh-waddell-rip/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollongong Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Loved when he broke through for GB and a late spell at Trinity... nice guy... my age... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CmonTheBorough Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Very sad news indeed. His career started at Blackpool Borough after he knocked the door and asked for a trial whilst on a weekend break with his girlfriend. My abiding memory is of him playing for Great Britain in the famous third test win in Sydney in 1988. He was one of the few Scottish-born players to play at the very top level in Rugby League and it’s poignant that his passing came on the eve of a Great Britain match. I understand he was playing Masters Rugby League somewhere fairly recently. A real character and he also scored the last-ever try at Borough Park. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Really sad news. I suspect he was playing in the very first game of RL I watched back in the 80s and, like his teammates, was one of my childhood heroes for winning the Yorkshire Cup in '88. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev p Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 60 these days is not old, I’m 68 & only feel old when I look in a mirror! Condolences to his family, far too young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlno1 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Remember him on the 1988 Lions tour of Australia, very solid and reliable player. Real worker. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPM13 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Absolutely fantastic bloke. Tough as old boots & hard as nails on the pitch. Many feared him, everyone respected him. Total gentleman off the pitch. Always had time for a chat. Big guy, big heart, big hole now left. RIP Hughey JPM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Much too young. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struan Douglas Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 So very sorry to hear of this. I played with Hugh in my first international games. He was an inspiration to the younger players in the squad and always had time to give you friendly and useful advice. Really sad to hear the news and all the best to his family. He was a real gentleman and I will remember him with great fondness and admiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaide Tiger Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 When I saw the OP and it just said ‘Hugh Waddell’ I was hoping that it was some sort of good news story. What a shock to read that he has passed away. Condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I can remember him playing for Egremont after his pro days were over,Very sad news RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 6 hours ago, Hopping Mad said: That's very sad news. Tribute from Leeds: https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2019/11/01/hugh-waddell-rip/ Excellent tribute from Leeds for a very good forward. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superten Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Very sad news . A great player for the Eagles in early 90s . Ago forward forward who never took a step back . Chief Crazy Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I met him a few times over the years and he was a fantastic lad on and off the field. Last time I met him was at a veteran’s tournament in Helensburgh of all places and he remembered me, which didn’t half make my day considering I’m nothing to him but a fairly star-struck fan. Still gutted as he simply wasn’t old at all. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Ram Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 My abiding memory of Hugh is when he was captain of Carlisle and after a hard fought game against Dews he shook the ref’s hand and marched straight to the burger van in his kit for a plate of chips. Whole hearted player and I shall light a candle to his memory. Requiesat in Pachem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Some nice words from the BBC presenting panel at half time this morning. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksy Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 RIP never forget GB 88. Rugby Union the only game in the world were the spectators handle the ball more than the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Great Oldham prop and from what I've heard a thoroughly decent bloke. Sympathies to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Great player from zilch to GB in 4 years how many players can say that. I was wanting to set up on here a RL Obituary Thread like the AOB one but obviously don't want many entrants, just so we can reflect on certain players and their careers. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Many years ago we were both browsing the same book section in a bookstore in Leeds and got chatting. Really nice fellow I always remembered that and I used to enjoy his posts on social media. Terrible news RIP Soon we will be dancing the fandangoFROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.JAMIE PEACOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Mumby Magic said: Great player from zilch to GB in 4 years how many players can say that. I was wanting to set up on here a RL Obituary Thread like the AOB one but obviously don't want many entrants, just so we can reflect on certain players and their careers. Feel free, you wouldn’t get any complaints from me anyway. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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