First time l have watched this as being 1 at the time. My dad was the man of match Frank Collier a true Wiganer but you can't take this honour away from him RIP xx
Alison, my grandad knew and respected Frank Collier as a genuine hard man with a great sense of humour. After his transfer to Widnes he absolutely battered the Wigan forwards whenever he played against them. Have you heard the story of his meeting with Field Marshall Montgomery?
As previously mentioned the old fashioned kits are fantastic and the whole thing, right down to bare arsed jock strap in the changing room give it a real GRITTY, Northern realism that todays game, with it's on pitch confetti cannons, cheerleaders and RAH-RAH-RAH just........LACK!.
He’s my Grandad. Sadly never met him as he passed away in September 1989 and I was born in November 1990. These videos are wonderful snapshots of his life for us to treasure.
First time l have watched this as being 1 at the time. My dad was the man of match Frank Collier a true Wiganer but you can't take this honour away from him RIP xx
My dearly departed father always told me when I was a kid going to Hull kr that he was a great player and a real hard man also,you must be very proud
@@Deano_LongleyWe are all very proud. Thank you for your kind words.
Alison, my grandad knew and respected Frank Collier as a genuine hard man with a great sense of humour. After his transfer to Widnes he absolutely battered the Wigan forwards whenever he played against them. Have you heard the story of his meeting with Field Marshall Montgomery?
The old-fashioned kits looked great!
As previously mentioned the old fashioned kits are fantastic and the whole thing, right down to bare arsed jock strap in the changing room give it a real GRITTY, Northern realism that todays game, with it's on pitch confetti cannons, cheerleaders and RAH-RAH-RAH just........LACK!.
Frank used to come into our greetings card shop in Pemberton around about 1984!
He’s my Grandad. Sadly never met him as he passed away in September 1989 and I was born in November 1990. These videos are wonderful snapshots of his life for us to treasure.
Is that a BLAZER the ref is in???.
Refs and touch judges both wore blazers into the 60s.
Hull KR playing Widnes that lookalike Hull KR’s city rivals (Hull RLFC) kitwise.
I didn't know Wembley hosted Rugby matches.