Wigan Album
Orrell RUFC
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Photo: paul Fairhurst
Item #: 13832
Sammy Southern and Bernard Lundy became household names at Orrell. Some notable players missing from this training session were Martin Blan, Bob Cooke and John Smith.
Great days!
Fabulous group, I haven't been in Orrell for so long, however I did photograph Dennis Cleary's wedding many years ago
Hallo,I am now 65.the hooker Living in Germany for over 30 Years..Roberts.
Lets not forget Barry Fishwick and the reception at Cardiff arms park and when I missed the coach back from Barrow I had to hitch back to Orrell.I really miss every one of you Nr 2 Roberts
I love looking at this photo GÖÖD TIMES.Roberts Nr 2
Allen, hope you are keeping well.
I have just been recounting some of the memorable times we had at Orrell including the time you got left behind at Furness - legend has it, it took you two days to get home? Also the time we played a Welsh team, Garw Youth on the first team pitch .This had been specially arranged as a current raiser to the first team game who I think were playing a Welsh touring team. Anyway your opposing hooker kept biting in the scrum and the word went out from Bernard Lundy if it happened again then action would be taken which resulted in a mass brawl and the ref abandoned the game much to the dismay of 'The Committee' who were watching the game whilst entertaining their guests.
Fantastic times at a great great club.
Sorry that should be Curtain Raiser (bleeding spell checker)
Hi,I am still living in Germany.Sorry I had Heart Attack!! Butvery tag I am a Orrell.Briliant I missed the bus From Furness...I laugh e...All the very Best OORELL
I began to Play Rugy League fot the School CMS and St.Helens BoysTown..Always keeping the Balll..Oh Boy!!
Why can't it be 1969 ??? not saying you are wrong just curious.
Still Living in germany,71years Old and going strong..had a stroke habe a Rollator!!!all the very best nr2
Is D Cleary in the photo above the same David Cleary who sadly passed away last year?
If so, this photo can't be 1969 as he would only be about 7 or 8 years of age in 1969.
Unless there were two D Cleary's who played for Orrell?
Rich. The D Cleary in this photo is Dennis Cleary, Dave Cleary's older brother.
Sadly both have died in recent years.
That's right Tony L. Dennis was about ten years older than Dave.
Hi,just have a Gilbert in my Hand,lovely feel.I hope too See You all this year..allen peter roberts Not D.