Angelic Cynic 1,004 Report post Posted March 31 20 hours ago, Poower Lad said: Ian Bell at Hull I think Featherstone,Barrow and York also gave him an opportunity. He was a bit special. Quote No reserves,but resilience,persistence and determination are omnipotent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fairfolly 729 Report post Posted March 31 Hullfan, I was thinking of Ian Bell the cricketer,obviously not him then. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,760 Report post Posted March 31 1 hour ago, Poower Lad said: Just remember him being a real prospect and then disappearing from the top flight , another would be joey Hayes and Simon Haughton . Ok, I thought you knew him. Ian was the most gifted natural centre I’ve seen. Deceptively strong, a good step and good pace. Like a few, he thought he’d made it, before he had. Got into one too many scrapes and then spiralled down. Could’ve listened to the advice he was given, but didn’t. Really could have been something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 273 Report post Posted March 31 52 minutes ago, Lowdesert said: Ok, I thought you knew him. Ian was the most gifted natural centre I’ve seen. Deceptively strong, a good step and good pace. Like a few, he thought he’d made it, before he had. Got into one too many scrapes and then spiralled down. Could’ve listened to the advice he was given, but didn’t. Really could have been something. Out of interest, how did you know him, or is this based on what you seen of him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skids 11 Report post Posted March 31 3 hours ago, Angelic Cynic said: I think Featherstone,Barrow and York also gave him an opportunity. He was a bit special. Yes played for York, in a short stint. Best player on the pitch. In think he could have been a top international. He had everything apart from the most important, the right attitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,760 Report post Posted April 1 15 hours ago, Hullfan said: Out of interest, how did you know him, or is this based on what you seen of him? I know him from the club, from him being 11 up to 18. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 273 Report post Posted April 1 4 minutes ago, Lowdesert said: I know him from the club, from him being 11 up to 18. Ah right I see fair enough!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring back the Boyd 61 Report post Posted April 1 Leon Trotsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,093 Report post Posted April 1 1 hour ago, Bring back the Boyd said: Leon Trotsky There's an echo in here... Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Stottle 2,920 Report post Posted April 1 Another who came in like a whirlwind and seemed to vanish just as quickly was Jamal Idris in the NRL, what happened to him? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 273 Report post Posted April 1 12 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Another who came in like a whirlwind and seemed to vanish just as quickly was Jamal Idris in the NRL, what happened to him? Didn't he go travelling to "find himself" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Stottle 2,920 Report post Posted April 1 1 minute ago, Hullfan said: Didn't he go travelling to "find himself" Don't know, why not just look in the mirror, "Oh look there I am". Seriously, he seemed to have everthing big, fast, strong and a complete handful for defenders, then no more, vanished. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 273 Report post Posted April 1 19 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Don't know, why not just look in the mirror, "Oh look there I am". Seriously, he seemed to have everthing big, fast, strong and a complete handful for defenders, then no more, vanished. Ye I remember him for canterberry , he was a handful. Didn't he smack Ben barba? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,093 Report post Posted April 1 Idris had the physical attributes to be a big star. However, on several occasions I saw him play, he didn't seem to have the brain to match. He seemed to mentally switch off for a few seconds every now and then, and attackers would take advantage of it. 1 Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clifford 986 Report post Posted April 1 On 31/03/2020 at 16:18, Poower Lad said: Just remember him being a real prospect and then disappearing from the top flight , another would be joey Hayes and Simon Haughton . Hayes and haughton ended up at Oldham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring back the Boyd 61 Report post Posted April 1 6 hours ago, Futtocks said: There's an echo in here... Sorry mate— didn’t read all the remarks. I should have said : “ He got an ice pick ...” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gray1967 300 Report post Posted April 2 Bit disapointed with this thread...thought it was gonna be a "What ever happened to finding grot mags over the local park?" or "what was your fav flavour of discontinued 70's crisps etc....country, dogs etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poower Lad 79 Report post Posted April 2 7 hours ago, clifford said: Hayes and haughton ended up at Oldham I remember haughton looking like he would be in the top 1-4 back rows from a decade . Seemed to just tail off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poower Lad 79 Report post Posted April 2 On 31/03/2020 at 18:44, Hullfan said: Out of interest, how did you know him, or is this based on what you seen of him? What’s the story with this guy then , noticed he is wanted by the police according to the oracle that is google 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrywebbisgod 1,922 Report post Posted April 2 11 hours ago, clifford said: Hayes and haughton ended up at Oldham Haughton is now a fireman in Darwin,Australia. Quote Thank you for your valuable contribution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbruce 2,400 Report post Posted April 2 (edited) Jason Robinson remember him think he scored a try in SLs first grand final then mysteriously just fell off the radar. Edited April 2 by bobbruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolford6 2,045 Report post Posted April 2 On 31/03/2020 at 10:24, fairfolly said: As far as I am aware Dave Halley still lives in the Wibsey area. A big pal of Stuart Reardon and Leon Pryce. I think after he left the Pro game he might have played a few games at West Bowling.Could be wrong but I think that is where he originated from. I think Dave Halley ended up playing loose forward for Dudley Hill. His Dad died when Dave was playing at the Bulls, probably had some effect. 1 Quote Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolford6 2,045 Report post Posted April 2 The biggest player (in more than one sense) that disappeared at the Bulls was Craig Richards. He should have ended up a real star. 1 Quote Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,093 Report post Posted April 2 18 hours ago, Gray1967 said: Bit disapointed with this thread...thought it was gonna be a "What ever happened to finding grot mags over the local park?" or "what was your fav flavour of discontinued 70's crisps etc....country, dogs etc There's probably a thread on AOB called Nineties Stand-up Comedians who, quite frankly, phoned it in. You know, "I haven't got any actual jokes, but whatever happened to Spangles, white dog turds, etc. etc.?" Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willforminis 29 Report post Posted April 2 25 minutes ago, Wolford6 said: The biggest player (in more than one sense) that disappeared at the Bulls was Craig Richards. He should have ended up a real star. Remember fans chanting Bruno when he got the ball. Massive lad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
