: Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:41 pm  

One of the toughest full backs I have ever seen!!
Sincere condolences to all Micks family
RIP

[mish]

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:03 pm  

For anyone who wishes to attend, Mick's funeral is next Wednesday 4th March, 1pm at the Sacred Heart church.

[Dick Jones]

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:13 pm  

My Dad was asking today. Thanks

[mish]

: Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:07 pm  

I've just come back from Mick's funeral and there was a great turn out for him. All his playing mates were there as well as some of the older Leigh players all wanting to pay their respects to a lovely Leigh lad. AJM did a great speech (with a few laughs) and even got a round of applause!!

Mick's family were overwhelmed by the turn out and it was a lovely send off for him.

Mind you I think there'll be a few thick heads in the morning because when I left they seemed to have settled in for the night (those rugby lads are loud aren't they)!!

[Dick Jones]

: Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:37 pm  

Glad Mick got a good turn out. He deserved it.
Bet the rugby lads have enjoyed being together again, despite under sad circumstances.

: Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:07 pm  

Micks send off was a fitting tribute for such a nice guy and talent rugby
league player. Alex Murphy said it all in his wonderful speech about
Micks Life Alex spoke from the heart and everyone in Church must have been moved by it.. It was great back at the Liberal Club to see so many
friends and past teammates of Micks , heard some great stories from Terry Bilsbury, Alan Fairhurst and a reet gud on from Mr Grainey that had me rollin wi laughter..
God Bless Mick thanks for the friendship and wonderful memories you have left so many with....
Ian

[mish]

: Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:14 pm  

DETROITSOUL wrote:

Micks send off was a fitting tribute for such a nice guy and talent rugby
league player. Alex Murphy said it all in his wonderful speech about
Micks Life Alex spoke from the heart and everyone in Church must have been moved by it.. It was great back at the Liberal Club to see so many
friends and past teammates of Micks , heard some great stories from Terry Bilsbury, Alan Fairhurst and a reet gud on from Mr Grainey that had me rollin wi laughter..
God Bless Mick thanks for the friendship and wonderful memories you have left so many with....
Ian

Well said DetroitSoul.

[mish]

: Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:03 pm  

A link to The Journal's write up of Mick's funeral. http://www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/4177 ... ick_Hogan/

A link to The Journal's write up of Mick's funeral. http://www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/4177 ... ick_Hogan/

: Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:16 pm  

Just watched Freds Nostalgia link on Youtube. Mick scores the last try. I was filling up before that. Me and My mate Paddy (who now lives in Oz) would always stand talkin to him for ages in the Courts and the Casino.