Re: Danny Jones : Fri May 08, 2015 6:11 pm  

As a mark of respect tomorrow King Cross Park under 11s plus the coaching staff will be wearing black armbands. The No 6 shirt will be retired for this one game.
King Cross was one of Danny's teams.
Grandson Halifaxwilliam will have to wear another no. tomorrow.
I think it's a very touching gesture.
Sadly I can't be there.

Re: Danny Jones : Sat May 09, 2015 5:43 pm  

Mr T Hall, for the last time, keep up to date with your p.m's

Re: Danny Jones : Sat May 09, 2015 6:38 pm  

halifaxjohn wrote:

As a mark of respect tomorrow King Cross Park under 11s plus the coaching staff will be wearing black armbands. The No 6 shirt will be retired for this one game.
King Cross was one of Danny's teams.
Grandson Halifaxwilliam will have to wear another no. tomorrow.
I think it's a very touching gesture.
Sadly I can't be there.

Fantastic stuff. As a former King Cross number 6 myself I think the club has really outdone themselves here, well done all concerned

Re: Danny Jones : Sat May 09, 2015 6:52 pm  

Just watched the youtube video and gotta say that even though I didn't know Danny personally, it brought it home how unfair things can be in this world that something like this can happen to a fine young man in his prime.

It's going to be an emotional time tomorrow when we get to the 6th minute. Just wondering if the ref will have the sense to pause the game - he should.

RIP Danny.

Re: Danny Jones : Sun May 10, 2015 8:20 am  

I wouldn't say pause the game deliberately, but it won't do any harm if the ball happens to go in touch and the players get a quick pack down to stop the clock and then take their time to re-form it.

Re: Danny Jones : Sun May 10, 2015 6:06 pm  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

I wouldn't say pause the game deliberately, but it won't do any harm if the ball happens to go in touch and the players get a quick pack down to stop the clock and then take their time to re-form it.

I do agree, luckily the scrum took a while to from whilst the six minute clap took place and poignant that Scott scored just about then.
Well done to both sets of supporters.

Re: Danny Jones : Sun May 10, 2015 6:58 pm  

Keighley are to play a Welsh team at the end of the season.
Can I suggest that HX1 produce a T shirt with both the Fax badge and the Keighley badge on the front and Danny Jones 6 on the back, profits to the Danny Jones fund.
Also as previously suggested a pre season match, Fax v Keighley, played every year for the "Danny Jones Trophy"
RIP Danny Jones.

Re: Danny Jones : Sun May 10, 2015 7:52 pm  

halifaxjohn wrote:

I do agree, luckily the scrum took a while to from whilst the six minute clap took place and poignant that Scott scored just about then.
Well done to both sets of supporters.

I think above all else today I'd like to think it was a strong show of support for the Jones family today and not to say the least that the Leigh fans continued to chant Danny's name even when conceding the try.

Re: Danny Jones : Sun May 10, 2015 8:06 pm  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

I think above all else today I'd like to think it was a strong show of support for the Jones family today and not to say the least that the Leigh fans continued to chant Danny's name even when conceding the try.

So ironically, to another number 6!

Re: Danny Jones : Sun May 10, 2015 9:18 pm  

When one so young leaves those so young behind what does a game really matter - hope the amounts raised today take some pain away from the family.