Wiltshire Warrior Dragon 1,253 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 In The Times this morning, the 'Saturday Interview' is with Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons. As usual, in a box separate from the main interview, the interviewee is asked to make some snap choices between two options. Two of Mr Speaker's are as follows: Rugby League or Cricket? That is so tough...I love both equally. Rugby league. Bolton Wanderers or Warrington Wolves? One plays summer and one plays winter, so both. I presume that at some point, sooner rather than later, Sir Lindsay will be guest of honour and trophy presenter at one of our top competition finals, so either the Grand Final or Challenge Cup final. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dunbar 10,034 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Now that sounds like one very sensible man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 10,474 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 I like Lindsay , comes across as a good guy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sweaty craiq 1,179 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 He is a good guy, and enjoys the craic immensely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
del capo 391 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Lindsay Hoyle chaired Chorley when they were kicked out of the pro game in the direction of the NCL . Great fellow . Ex shop Steward at Leyland Motors I am told. Held his clubs corner in front of NCL committee as they tried to assimilate their semi-pro's ( we managed it ) into the strictly amateur based NCL Those were the days !! Google Chorley Lynx for an interesting Wiki read. In our game we now have the Father of the House of Lords and the Speaker of the Commons ( even though they are both Wire ) in our corner at the highest level . Not too bad for a tough honest working class northern game so belittled by our southern ' superiors ' for over a hundred years.... and all of them from International coaches down to players now learning from us all the time..... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M j M 6,084 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 8 hours ago, del capo said: In our game we now have the Father of the House of Lords How old do you have to be to end up the Father of the House of Lords! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheshire Setter 1,283 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 1 hour ago, M j M said: How old do you have to be to end up the Father of the House of Lords! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wiltshire Warrior Dragon 1,253 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 1 hour ago, M j M said: How old do you have to be to end up the Father of the House of Lords! The Lord Hoyle of Warrington (aka Doug) is 90. I am not aware that the description Father of the House of Lords is used, and even if it was, I don't think the title would be held by Lord Hoyle. Nevertheless, great to see such out-and-out rugby league fans in these places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WSRD 39 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Last year I attended a local cricket match at Adlington near Chorley and Lord Hoyle(Doug) was there watching the match and I had a long chat with him about cricket and Rugby League plus Lindsay’s new role as speaker of the House Of Commons and it was clear that both father and son were both decent people and avid Rugby and Cricket fans. After about an hour Lord Hoyle’s mobile rang and after the call he said to me “That was Lindsay, he always gives me.some time at the Cricket then he comes and picks me up” That says a lot about both men. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superb Chops 62 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Cheshire Setter said: ^^Wigan fan, obviously. Favourite player?/ Harry Sith. Lord Hoyle, meanwhile, comes across as very able and likeable wherever your vote goes. Great for RL. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheshire Setter 1,283 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 13 hours ago, del capo said: In our game we now have the Father of the House of Lords and the Speaker of the Commons ( even though they are both Wire ) in our corner at the highest level . At Warrington we also have Chris Evans, Ross Kemp, Stuart Pearce, Neil Fairbrother and Prince Harry*. *Disclaimer. I might have made that last one up. But it's true that I saw him at a game Warrington were playing in; I think it was a round of the cup. I remember him smiling and shaking hands with Chris Hill so he must be a Wire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leeds Wire 834 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 23 minutes ago, Cheshire Setter said: At Warrington we also have Chris Evans, Ross Kemp, Stuart Pearce, Neil Fairbrother and Prince Harry*. *Disclaimer. I might have made that last one up. But it's true that I saw him at a game Warrington were playing in; I think it was a round of the cup. I remember him smiling and shaking hands with Chris Hill so he must be a Wire. Don't forget Adam Hills. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cheshire Setter 1,283 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Just now, Leeds Wire said: Don't forget Adam Hills. Ah yes but he was a Wire BEFORE he was really famous... The rest just jumped on the bandwagon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Browny 7,311 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Leeds Wire said: Don't forget Adam Hills. And Alastair Campbell. Glamour club. 1 Quote 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 post Share on other sites
THE RED ROOSTER 1,087 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 20 hours ago, Wiltshire Warrior Dragon said: In The Times this morning, the 'Saturday Interview' is with Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons. As usual, in a box separate from the main interview, the interviewee is asked to make some snap choices between two options. Two of Mr Speaker's are as follows: Rugby League or Cricket? That is so tough...I love both equally. Rugby league. Bolton Wanderers or Warrington Wolves? One plays summer and one plays winter, so both. I presume that at some point, sooner rather than later, Sir Lindsay will be guest of honour and trophy presenter at one of our top competition finals, so either the Grand Final or Challenge Cup final. Politicians answer - still nice to have someone in the seat of Power who is pro-League 8 minutes ago, Just Browny said: And Alastair Campbell. Glamour club. His endorsement is nothing to be proud of. 1 Quote Quote When the pinch comes the common people will turn out to be more intelligent than the clever ones. I certainly hope so. George Orwell Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleD 6,130 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 52 minutes ago, Just Browny said: And Alastair Campbell. Glamour club. I thought Alastair Campbell was a Keighley fan? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WSRD 39 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 1 hour ago, DoubleD said: I thought Alastair Campbell was a Keighley fan? He is first of all an Alastair Campbell fan, then a Burnley FC fan especially when they are doing well and/or in the headlines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robthegasman 421 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 23 hours ago, DavidM said: I like Lindsay , comes across as a good guy He is a huge improvement on the previous Neo Nazi fascist speaker. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M j M 6,084 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 27 minutes ago, Robthegasman said: He is a huge improvement on the previous Neo Nazi fascist speaker. Massively o/t but that's a laughable statement. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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