Leyther_Matt Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 2 hours ago, JohnM said: Shome mistake shurly. The title is LOVEABLE rogue. He had something of a renaissance in the later years of his career under Ian Millward and particularly Paul Terzis. They somehow managed to channel his aggression in the right direction and he ended up being a huge part of the 2001 side that swept all before them (until it mattered...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rioman Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Mick Crane ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headtackle Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 19 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said: There was a period towards the end of the 90’s/early 00’s where the game had Sonny Nickle, Mick Cassidy, Barrie McDermott, Neil Cowie, Vila Matautia, Jamie Peacock, Stuart Fielden, Dean Sampson etc (I’ve probably missed a number of names). There was a huge list of absolute animals around that period that weren’t backwards in coming forwards. Great times. Games were never dull Animals a bit harsh. They could all play too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Can anyone remember Mike Nicholas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyny Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Jack Austin ...Dewsbury.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyny Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 That prat at Bradford. Is it Flanagan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Both of the March boys sometimes you have to take a step backwards to move forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints10coach Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Quote Frank Foster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 30 minutes ago, Boyny said: That prat at Bradford. Is it Flanagan? Sir George if u will Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latchford albion Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, fighting irish said: Can anyone remember Mike Nicholas Beat me to it. I remember one game where he had a stand up fight with Dennis Curling. For those who don't know, they were both Wire players. "I'm a traditionalist and I don"t think you'd ever see me coaching an Australian national side!" Lee Radford, RLW March 2016 Proud to be a member of the TRL woke claque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentleyman Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Tony Fisher a real character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Halfpenny fan Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Tony Banham Just because you think everyone hates you doesn't mean they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirmonds pouch Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 On 01/02/2021 at 16:10, Hela Wigmen said: There was a period towards the end of the 90’s/early 00’s where the game had Sonny Nickle, Mick Cassidy, Barrie McDermott, Neil Cowie, Vila Matautia, Jamie Peacock, Stuart Fielden, Dean Sampson etc (I’ve probably missed a number of names). There was a huge list of absolute animals around that period that weren’t backwards in coming forwards. I’ll dispute that. None of those players would have stood a chance against the nutters from the sixties and seventies. End of. Fielden and Sampson were not even hard men at the time, if you think they were I suggest you talk to players from earlier generation or Willie Mason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, Kirmonds pouch said: I’ll dispute that. None of those players would have stood a chance against the nutters from the sixties and seventies. End of. Fielden and Sampson were not even hard men at the time, if you think they were I suggest you talk to players from earlier generation or Willie Mason. This is the attitude that drags Rugby League down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Peter Stoddart at Whitehaven in the 80s,you never wanted to dive on a loose ball with Peter in the vicinity. In modern times Terry Newton wasn’t adverse in using the dark arts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentoffagain2 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 16 hours ago, DEANO said: Both of the March boys They certainly new a trick or two.Brilliant at coaching the young uns now retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I will never forget Bailey causing a bunch of Wire players losing discipline and break ranks and chase after him in the closing stages of a Grand Final . Not a lovable rogue more of a Pantomime villain 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...
John Boriston Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Ray French, dirty, plain dirty, just dirty, really dirty, above average dirty, a thug, a real thug. Stiff arm Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 01/02/2021 at 10:27, Damien said: Kelvin Skerrett. I knew a lad who was a Wigan fan, he was present at the birth of his son, he said he would name the son Kelvin because he came out elbow first “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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 01/02/2021 at 21:48, Pie tries said: Stephen Jones.....only joking he is the devil incarnate. Brendan Tuuta, baby faced assassin Toots was very popular in Fev. Several lookey likey kids in Fev apparently called Brendan “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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 02/02/2021 at 08:10, JohnM said: Shome mistake shurly. The title is LOVEABLE rogue. Was it him or Andy Dannatt that broke Hanley's jaw? Can't remember, Timmy did play for Hull for a bit didn't he? “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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 01/02/2021 at 16:54, Wollo Wollo Wayoo said: Many look back fondly and reminisce about Rocky Turner's antics. He was a bit of a lad. He didn't take many prisoners, neither did Don Vines and Jack Wilkinson “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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza77 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 02/02/2021 at 17:30, DEANO said: Both of the March boys I remember a wakey supporting work colleague commenting if they were in a locked room, they'd fight themselves. Please view my photos. http://www.hughesphoto.co.uk/ Little Nook Farm - Caravan Club Certificated Location in the heart of the Pennines overlooking Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley. http://www.facebook.com/LittleNookFarm Little Nook Cottage - 2-bed self-catering cottage in the heart of the Pennines overlooking Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley. Book now via airbnb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowys Backside Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 There is a difference between Lovable Rogue and Nut Jobs ! Most mentioned are Nut Jobs !!! Tony Cottrell at Leigh was a Lovable Rogue because he just hated everyone and laughed with it. Off the field - Gentleman, but would have a go at any Nutter of the opposition and absolutely detested Henderson Gill !! Les Boyd - Nutter , but I spoke to Les a few years ago at a Sportsmans dinner about Tony Cottrell and he was fully aware of him !! Lovely bloke and when he wanted to play Rugby, was one of the best. Tamati - Hard ! as was Kurt Sorenson. Them Kiwis don't mess about. I wouldnt say there are really any dirty players in todays game. The most recent enforcers are probably Gorden Tallis and Ron Gibbs in Australia and who would mess with Peacock and Sculthorpe, both of whom are just hard lads without being dirty. Tim Street in his younger days was just a lunatic. Lost Leigh plenty of games, but showed his quality when matured. Always the first to drive it in after a Melee. Loved the biff. I do wish the niggle was brought back into the game along with a good old shoulder charge. All this wrestling lark isnt good viewing at times. Lets hope we get some packed houses back soon this season. We all need a break ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsbeans Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 George Standidge at Halifax in the early 80's was a popular player with the "scratching shed" faithful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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