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Wigan RLFC Colts 1975
Wigan RLFC Colts 1975
Photo: Ian
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Item #: 30534
Team Photo Taken In Albi, France. April 1975.
A couple Of very good friends of mine are on here. Also, some very good, talented rugby players. I can name them, however if you recognise anyone, feel free to have a go!
If Wigvet see's this, I'm sure he'll know a few!

Comment by: Jod on 23rd May 2018 at 23:31

6th and 7th from left, back row, Malc Swann and Dennis Ramsdale

Comment by: Wigvet on 24th May 2018 at 06:47

Wigvet – some bad hairstyles there but some top players

Through the hazy split ends I see - Ronnie Dootson, Martin McLoughlin, Keith Gaskell, Mick Rennox, Adrian Foster (with pendant) that Alan Derbyshire & Mick Wilding??

Comment by: Elvis on 24th May 2018 at 18:07

Shutters on the windows on the building behind would suggest that they are on tour in France.

Comment by: Ian on 24th May 2018 at 19:33

Spot on, Wigvet. You are correct with all the names, so far. My good friend, Ronnie Dootson
I'm surprised though you have not recognised my other very good friend (not Billy Green he was a footballer!)You know the guy well. Clue, he has done a few after dinner speeches!

Comment by: . Ozymandias . on 24th May 2018 at 21:29

Well spotted there Elvis,...oh wait...doesn't the heading say ' Team Photo Taken In Albi, France ?...not to worry. By the way Elvis, there's a guy works in Earle St chippy that claims he's Elvis. That wouldn't be you by any chance would it mate ?

Comment by: wigvet on 25th May 2018 at 06:22

should have gone with my initial instinct Ian - the 'Peter Pan' of Springfield himself..... Mr Sweeney

Comment by: Ian on 25th May 2018 at 09:16

Correct, Wigvet. 3rd from the right, front row.
It's his photo!

Comment by: Ian. on 25th May 2018 at 17:20

The player extreme right back row, signed pro for Wigan.
As did the player second from left, front row ( holding the ball).

Comment by: Wiganreds48 on 25th May 2018 at 20:10

The player second left front row with the ball is Dave ??, went to Tommy More school with Mick Rennox and Darby.

Comment by: tuddy on 25th May 2018 at 21:26

Ian, Is that Mossy next to Glen?

Comment by: tuddy on 25th May 2018 at 21:31

The player holding the ball, is it Dave Wash?

Comment by: Ian. on 26th May 2018 at 09:03

Yes it is Dave Walsh with the ball.
No Tuddy, it's not Mossy. But he played in the same position!

Comment by: tuddy on 26th May 2018 at 12:00

A hooker then?

Comment by: wigvet on 27th May 2018 at 09:33

Martin Sivori? John Rigby lad

Comment by: Ian on 27th May 2018 at 11:22

Yes he was a hooker, Ste. And a good one at that! He signed pro, but not for Wigan.

Correct, Wigvet. It is Martin Sivori.

Comment by: wigvet on 29th May 2018 at 09:26

Ian - Martin Sivori was on Wigan's books 1976-79 playing 11 games in first team - and I seem to recollect he was a winger....never had Mossy's pace though!

Comment by: Ian on 29th May 2018 at 14:33

Wigvet.
Mossy never even had his own pace!
Our two ( Springfield props )Alan Pye and Frank Gaskell were yards quicker than him! Joking apart, he was a good hooker though. I'm sure he must have mentioned to you " I've played for Fulham and my props were Ian Van Bellen, Harry Beverley and Tony Gourley! And captain was Reggie Bowden" I'll give Mossy his due, he is up there with the best of ex Springfield hookers, John Waterworth, Alan Butler, Jeff Slevin and Steve Moylan!

Comment by: Ian. on 29th May 2018 at 15:27

Wires crossed here, Wigvet.
I was replying to two people in one post.

Ste ( Tuddy ) is a friend of mine. "The Mossy hooker" answer was aimed at him!

You are spot on with Martin Sivori. He was a winger.

Comment by: tuddy on 29th May 2018 at 20:42

Mossy could talk the ball out of the scrum! Another question, did Fossy ever sign for wigan?

Comment by: Wiganreds48 on 29th May 2018 at 21:20

Tuddy, Fozzy signed for Wigan in 1977 and played 14 games for them.

Comment by: Ian on 29th May 2018 at 21:24

Yes, Ste. He did.

Comment by: Wigvet on 30th May 2018 at 18:03

some good hookers named there Ian - great lads all

Comment by: Ian on 30th May 2018 at 20:00

Wigvet.
From the horses ( Glenns ) mouth! He emailed me this I just copied and pasted it
"Wigan Colts tour to Albi,South of France.Easter 1975. 3 days on a coach to get there ! Slept on coach in lay bys. Played 3 Realmont,Valderies,And Albi regional team. Won all 3.. Team back row. Ronnie Dootson,Martin McLaughlin,Steve Beck, Alan Moleneux,John Dickinson, Malc Swann Dennis Ramsdale,Dave Birkett, Martin Sivori. Front row. Keith Gaskell Dave Walsh,Joe Halsall,Aidrian,Foster (capt), Mick Wilding,Glenn Sweeney, Alan Derbyshire, Peter (ped)Bissell. Coach Jack Keane. Manager Peter Moran. Worra trip !

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