halifaxjohn wrote:
Hows it going Colin?
Haven't watched must local Rugby this year, cold and wet, when you get to Duncans age you will understand.
Seen much local Rugby this season?
How are your lads doing?
Regards
I foolishly ( ! ) ventured to the shallow end of Savile park this aft to watch Park 2nds 16 v Greetland 2nds 10 in a very entertaining & youthful div 7 freezing cold & windswept encounter. Credit to both clubs for fielding very few 1st teamers despite both clubs not having 1st team fixtures. It gives you great confidence knowing there's so many local young blokes wanting to play open age level as an enthusiast. Neither of my two played today for differing reasons, and looking at the Pennine league website very few fixtures took place anywhere.
On a more sombre note, I've seen 'photo's on Facebook of the minute's silence at the Elland v Shaw Cross friendly today in respect of an old pal of mine who passed away earlier this week, former Elland player, stalwart of the club and absolute character, Graham "Butch" Wilkins after a long illness. I, along with a lot of the local RL community have been mates with Butch for a long number of years and will miss the fella. R.I.P. Butch, top man.
Thank goodness summer rugby is here........