FORUMS FORUMS






RLFANS.COM
Celebrating
25 years service to
the Rugby League
Community!

   WWW.RLFANS.COM • View topic - John Holmes - 10 years
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach2570
JoinedServiceReputation
Aug 02 200816 yearsN/A
OnlineLast PostLast Page
10th Feb 24 11:3031st Oct 23 21:20LINK
Milestone Posts
2500
5000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Going straight
Signature
[watching Mackay testing the curry in the prison kitchens]
Fletcher: Course, he sees 'imself as an authority on curry, he does, on account of where he was stationed in the army.
Rudge: Where? India?
Fletcher: No, Bradford.

John Holmes - 10 years : Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:16 pm  
Can't believe it's been 10 years since the maestro's passing.
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain144No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jul 31 20186 yearsN/A
OnlineLast PostLast Page
7th Nov 19 08:2711th Oct 19 14:08LINK
Milestone Posts
100
200
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: John Holmes - 10 years : Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:37 pm  
Played with and knew John well,I can't believe it's ten years myself.Tremendous player.
Keep Smiling quite man!
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach7372
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 28 200816 years288th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
25th Mar 24 21:454th Mar 24 19:38LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Leeds
Signature
Soon we will be dancing the Fandango




FROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB'S DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESS THEN I DONT KNOW WHAT IS.
JAMIE PEACOCK

Re: John Holmes - 10 years : Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:48 pm  
Looking forward to the unveiling of John Holmes statue
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach10530
JoinedServiceReputation
Nov 08 200518 yearsN/A
OnlineLast PostLast Page
14th Jun 20 19:3514th Jun 20 19:35LINK
Milestone Posts
10000
15000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Leeds
Signature
King Monkey wrote:
Maybe a spell in prison would do Graham good.

At least he'd lose his virginity.

Re: John Holmes - 10 years : Thu Sep 26, 2019 5:20 pm  
Indeed, it's 9 years older since Terry Newton died as well:/
Him 
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
International Board Member14970No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 19 200222 yearsN/A
OnlineLast PostLast Page
16th Nov 21 22:467th Nov 21 09:30LINK
Milestone Posts
10000
15000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Campaigning for a deep attacking line

Re: John Holmes - 10 years : Thu Sep 26, 2019 5:30 pm  
lionarmour87 wrote:
Looking forward to the unveiling of John Holmes statue

I believe there’s still some fundraising needed for it, IIRC it’s 75% of the way there
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
International Board Member17113No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 22 200122 years252nd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
27th Mar 24 12:3026th Mar 24 17:38LINK
Milestone Posts
15000
20000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Olicana - Home of 'Vark Slayer
Signature
“At last, a real, Tory budget,” Daily Mail 24/9/22
"It may be that the honourable gentleman doesn't like mixing with his own side … but we on this side have a more convivial, fraternal spirit." Jacob Rees-Mogg 21/10/21

A member of the Guardian-reading, tofu-eating wokerati.

Re: John Holmes - 10 years : Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:49 pm  
The best passer of a ball I have ever seen
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain3615
JoinedServiceReputation
May 19 20168 years86th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
15th May 22 08:103rd May 22 22:52LINK
Milestone Posts
2500
5000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: John Holmes - 10 years : Fri Sep 27, 2019 4:42 am  
Very sad. Truly grest player. Like tigertot says what a great passer of a ball.
RankPostsTeam
International Star2114
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 02 201311 years163rd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
27th Mar 24 17:5527th Mar 24 17:50LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: John Holmes - 10 years : Fri Sep 27, 2019 4:12 pm  
Legend is a word used far too often , but certainly not in this case . Thanks for the memories John .
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach215No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Oct 18 200419 years305th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
27th Mar 24 15:213rd May 23 15:06LINK
Milestone Posts
200
250
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Signature
READY WHEN U R NOBBY

Re: John Holmes - 10 years : Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:54 pm  
Always looked forward to him playing , a class act Am i right he was in the printing industry at one time
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach2570
JoinedServiceReputation
Aug 02 200816 yearsN/A
OnlineLast PostLast Page
10th Feb 24 11:3031st Oct 23 21:20LINK
Milestone Posts
2500
5000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Going straight
Signature
[watching Mackay testing the curry in the prison kitchens]
Fletcher: Course, he sees 'imself as an authority on curry, he does, on account of where he was stationed in the army.
Rudge: Where? India?
Fletcher: No, Bradford.

Re: John Holmes - 10 years : Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:56 pm  
norbellini wrote:
Always looked forward to him playing , a class act Am i right he was in the printing industry at one time


He was. Worked for Norton & Wright in Leeds
Next

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Jack Burton, LeedsLurch, Loiner at large, Rockinhorse and 358 guests

REPLY

Subject: 
Message:
   
Please note using apple style emoji's can result in posting failures.
Use the FULL EDITOR to better format content or upload images, be notified of replies etc...

Return to Leeds Rhinos


RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
4m
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
55970
5m
Challenge Cup
Uncle Rico
35
5m
Game - Song Titles
Boss Hog
34256
20m
Smith - should he stay or should he go
Roam Ranger
346
26m
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Boss Hog
12
27m
The Good Friday Derby Massacre
Steve0
117
43m
No grade A for 2025 for Trinity
wrencat1873
20
Recent
Rd 6 I Cas A
Rockinhorse
21
Recent
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Catalans Home
Uncle Rico
11
Recent
Saints a
Cherry_Warri
13
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
15s
Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Zig
1933
16s
2024 Southstandercom Prediction Competition Week 6
taxi4stevesm
23
18s
Fevround 2
Wildthing
86
22s
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
55970
28s
Jake Wardle 5 Year deal
Zig
22
49s
Shopping list for 2025
Tarquin Fueg
405
54s
Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4
Jack Burton
8703
56s
Game - Song Titles
Boss Hog
34256
2m
Halifax H
Maccbull_Big
32
2m
LOAN OUT Tom Nicholson-Watton - York Knights
YosemiteSam
25
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
The Wigan Way - New Podcast - Chairman Special
Jukesays
1
TODAY
Dons v Swinton Lions 30 June 2024
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Squad for Sheffield
AdamH
1
TODAY
London Away
Fartown58
1
TODAY
The Bulls away
Brew
7
TODAY
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Boss Hog
12
TODAY
Saints a
Cherry_Warri
13
TODAY
Leon Ruan signs on loan
Jemmo
2
TODAY
Wardle
Jo Jumbuck
3
TODAY
Huddersfield - Home
BigTime
5
TODAY
Max Wood on loan to Bradford 2 weeks
rubber ducki
7
TODAY
Jake Wardle 5 Year deal
Zig
22
TODAY
No grade A for 2025 for Trinity
wrencat1873
20
TODAY
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangements
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
Rd 6 I Cas A
Rockinhorse
21
TODAY
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Catalans Home
Uncle Rico
11
TODAY
Spare Tickets Friday
Azul
3
TODAY
RL Podcast
AgbriggAmble
1
TODAY
Challenge Cup
Uncle Rico
35
TODAY
2024 Challenge Cup Quarter Final Draw
RLFANS News
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangeme..
475
2024 Challenge Cup Quarter Fin..
588
Easy Does It For The Dragons A..
524
Warrington Demolish London For..
642
Leigh Leopards Beat Plucky Fea..
692
Saints Triumph Over Disappoint..
663
Easy Win for the Wolves Over L..
914
Dragons Condemn Castleford To ..
894
Leigh Leopards Secure First Po..
1043
St Helens Tame The Rhinos To W..
1011
Wigan Warriors Come From Behin..
1068
Betfred Championship and Leagu..
1057
2024 Challenge Cup Sixth Round..
3830
Featherstone Win Extra Time Cu..
1178
Dragons Triumph Over Hull FC t..
1059