Wigan Album
Wigan RUFC (Old Boys)
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Photo: Martin Rigby
Item #: 26710
'Butty' Melling - still wont smile today!
young lad with ball... Dave Clarke?
Anyone know his name 2nd left back row , he looks familiar ,
This club was located next to the old Whelley railway line...I'm I right?
you're right Garry...before it became a crown green bowling club...''Keep OFF the Grass!!''
according to this weeks Observer they have now changed their name to 'Orrell St James!'
Its before 1980 just, I became a cop in July 1980, im sure its before then. Im Left centre back row. Had a quick look at some Butty Melling easy one, only his mum could love that face !!!!!!. Nick Gregson next to me. Shaun Callaghan with red hair ?. Paul Carter next to Taffy. Taffy Middle right who pretended he was Welsh because Wales were good then. Graham middle row third from right (Joined the army) Ged back row on left. Possibly Keith Lowe back right.
Dave Clarke?
He's never touched a rugby ball......
He just likes telling kids to keep of the grass
Back. Jem,Gregson,Oggy, Glenn Jones
2nd row. K Power,S Melling, Ged,G Walker.
O' Rourke, Butty,Martin Call, G Power,Paul Carter, Taff.
Front. Mark Kay,Jeff Ratcliffe,J Melling,Goose,D Boland and Shaun Makin holding the ball.