the old nine ole 660 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 22 hours ago, Therein73 said: Slowest winger ?? .... I'd put Michael Hunte aa clear at the top of that pile I remember when we signed him he only had one leg then!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 6,365 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 23 hours ago, Therein73 said: Slowest winger ?? .... I'd put Michael Hunte aa clear at the top of that pile Oddly enough my memories of him were playing at prop for us when things were really bad, and I mean really bad. He did a lot to help the club at the time, including acting as stand in coach for a couple of games, yet never seemed to get any recognition for it at the time nor since; I wonder why that was? 1 Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to post Share on other sites
Therein73 656 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 To clarify.... My mention of Michael Hunte was not meant disrespectfully ..... He was so heavily bandaged when he played on the wing he would never have been quick .... But, yes, i remember he was a massive help to the club in very poor times .... And I, at least, remember him with respect and admiration for that .... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the old nine ole 660 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, Therein73 said: To clarify.... My mention of Michael Hunte was not meant disrespectfully ..... He was so heavily bandaged when he played on the wing he would never have been quick .... But, yes, i remember he was a massive help to the club in very poor times .... And I, at least, remember him with respect and admiration for that .... Agreed! .. hence my post one leg! .. Ive never seen a leg with so much strapping! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the old nine ole 660 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Does anyone else remember Geoff Marsh .... or is it an age/ memory thing?? I remember him as being really fast with a great swerve! ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Therein73 656 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 I remember Geoff Marsh .... Good player but went to "the dark side" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DewsburyRams4ever 133 Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 On 28/03/2020 at 19:19, Therein73 said: Slowest winger ?? .... I'd put Michael Hunte aa clear at the top of that pile Hugh Gumbs (played mainly reserve games) really slow, but so big he was unstoppable from 10 yards out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DewsburyRams4ever 133 Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 1. Eddie Rombo (Legend) 2. Dennis Bailey 3. Brynn Powell (is superman) Others worth mentioning; Alex Godfrey, Eric Kibe, Adrian Flynn, Austin Buchannan, Matt Bramald (ripped Huddersfield apart on his debut for us), Kane Epati, Darren Rogers, Richard Arrowsmith 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hugh Jarce 67 Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 Funny, no one has metioned "Touchline" Terry Leyburn? Quote "Life's tough.......It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyoldram 1,374 Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 hour ago, DewsburyRams4ever said: 1. Eddie Rombo (Legend) 2. Dennis Bailey 3. Brynn Powell (is superman) Others worth mentioning; Alex Godfrey, Eric Kibe, Adrian Flynn, Austin Buchannan, Matt Bramald (ripped Huddersfield apart on his debut for us), Kane Epati, Darren Rogers, Richard Arrowsmith Craig Miles - fast, and a good winger on his day. And incredibly popular in Batley. 3 1 Quote Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Link to post Share on other sites
Burnley Ram 2 Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 For me it's Eddie Rombo Dennis Bailey Jeff Yoward With mentions for Austin Buchanan, Alex Godfrey, Darren Rogers Adrian Flynn and from the 60's Kevin Osbourne and Brian Firth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myview 35 Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 Surprised no one mentioned Billy Pickup 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the old nine ole 660 Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 20 minutes ago, myview said: Surprised no one mentioned Billy Pickup Good call I had forgotten about him! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wakefield Ram 835 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 44 minutes ago, myview said: Surprised no one mentioned Billy Pickup I had him down as s centre. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 645 Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 On 30/03/2020 at 20:00, Burnley Ram said: For me it's Eddie Rombo Dennis Bailey Jeff Yoward With mentions for Austin Buchanan, Alex Godfrey, Darren Rogers Adrian Flynn and from the 60's Kevin Osbourne and Brian Firth Kev Osborne and Brian Firth were co-centres, work colleagues and mates and for me, if we get to favourite centres, those two and Nigel. Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to post Share on other sites
Wakefield Ram 835 Posted April 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 13 hours ago, Crown Flatter said: Kev Osborne and Brian Firth were co-centres, work colleagues and mates and for me, if we get to favourite centres, those two and Nigel. Centres coming up.....just trying to spread it out as looks like a few months without rugby at best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyoldram 1,374 Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 17 hours ago, Crown Flatter said: Kev Osborne and Brian Firth were co-centres, work colleagues and mates and for me, if we get to favourite centres, those two and Nigel. Thought Ozzy was a winger - seem to remember (pre Nigel), it was Firth and somebody called Nicholson (Tony ??) at centre and Ozzy and Willie Walker on the wing ? Course it could be my age - I saw Elvis in the chip shop yesterday. 1 Quote Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 645 Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 7 hours ago, grumpyoldram said: Thought Ozzy was a winger - seem to remember (pre Nigel), it was Firth and somebody called Nicholson (Tony ??) at centre and Ozzy and Willie Walker on the wing ? Course it could be my age - I saw Elvis in the chip shop yesterday. Grumpy, it’s highly likely that they did play on the wing, but I recall them as Firth at right centre and Ozzy on the left, he the master of stepping well forward at the ptb. Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Ramfan 16 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Worked with Kev & Brian at Wakefield Fire Station. Couldn't believe two of my childhood heroes were Firemen too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wakefield Ram 835 Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, Crown Flatter said: Grumpy, it’s highly likely that they did play on the wing, but I recall them as Firth at right centre and Ozzy on the left, he the master of stepping well forward at the ptb. That made me laugh, I'd forgotten Osborne always took a step forward at the ptb. He was ahead of his time in that sense. I only saw him when he made a brief comeback in mid 70s Edited April 2, 2020 by Wakefield Ram Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reverend Ram 241 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Eddie Rombo, Dennis Bailey and Adrian Flynn for me. However does anyone remember Mick Snee ex- Halifax? The name sticks in the mind but can’t recall any single performance by the lad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the old nine ole 660 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Mick Snee is a Dewsbury lad ... I think he was St John Fisher .... we used to kick a ball about at Dewsbury park ( Celtics ground ) ... he was pretty quick! Edited April 2, 2020 by the old nine ole Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grumpyoldram 1,374 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 minute ago, the old nine ole said: Mick Snee is a Dewsbury lad ... I think he was St John Fisher .... we used to kick a ball about at Dewsbury park ... he was pretty quick! How about Dewsbury born wingers - Dave Smith, Dave Redfearn and recently Johnny Campbell - all quick. Any others ? Quote Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 6,365 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, grumpyoldram said: How about Dewsbury born wingers - Dave Smith, Dave Redfearn and recently Johnny Campbell - all quick. Any others ? Some bloke called Sullivan wasn't there? Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to post Share on other sites
Crown Flatter 645 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Blind side johnny said: Some bloke called Sullivan wasn't there? Sorry BSJ, if it’s Mick to whom you refer, he was born in Pudsey, but I’ll give you it as he played his amateur stuff locally. Quote Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to post Share on other sites
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