Rest In Peace Dave Hadfield, this documentary captures you perfectly…wonderful knowledge mixed with humour and a passion for Rugby League and the towns & cities it’s played.
I was lucky enough to meet Dave on several occasions and without doubt he was one of the nicest guys who ever lived. As a Wire fan I've always had a soft spot for Cas, and Dave's focus on this tough little post-industrial town standing on its dignity is heart-warming.
I saw Big Jim Mills play for Great Britain versus NSW Central Coast and He was a BIG reason the Brits won that game, I was a boy but remember it well, my dad yellesd out a few uncomplimentary things that day, it was a great match, and I was impressed by both teams, for the Central coast that day were John Monie and Steve McKenzie whe were very good footballers, and well John Monie is a legend up there for his coaching feats, ahh memories, Big Jim, you played hard and tough, thanks for the memory
I'm a union guy, but I have to say that there's something about league that interests me, and it's the supporters who gather in pubs and clubhouses. The old players had to have day jobs in order to survive, too, yet were not considered amateur by union, which was BS. Getting 15L for winning a game wasn't anything to live on then, let alone 6L for losing. In America at the same time was the Amateur Athletic Union, with many company teams playing sports like basketball, softball. They were considered amateurs, even though they were semi-professionals. Should have been the same for league players way back.
They obviously couldn't go everywhere, but the greatest omission is surely Featherstone. How could they leave out a club with their tradition and achievements against the odds. And they had time for Bramley? York would have been interesting, too, if only because it's so UNtypical of rugby league towns.
The risk assessors would not let them go to to featherstone and hull kr. too big a risk of muggins and the leccky is not connected yet in featherstone.
I am from/living in Liverpool, what I could never understand is this ... Yes we are an Association Football city, a predominantly working class city Yet Rugby Union is played here even though all our surrounding towns Widnes St Helens & Warrington are are all Rugby League ... Please can anybody explain to me Why This Is ???
Rest In Peace Dave Hadfield, this documentary captures you perfectly…wonderful knowledge mixed with humour and a passion for Rugby League and the towns & cities it’s played.
I was lucky enough to meet Dave on several occasions and without doubt he was one of the nicest guys who ever lived. As a Wire fan I've always had a soft spot for Cas, and Dave's focus on this tough little post-industrial town standing on its dignity is heart-warming.
RIP DAVE HADFIELD.
Thank you so much for uploading this.
Thanks Dave and thanks Woody! A heartwarming trek through the history and tradition of Rugby League country.
thanks for this. Great film by a great rugby league man.
What a gorgeous video. Fantastic stuff.
Fantastic watch, and ending up in backyard of the challenge cup kings of the mid 70s to the mid 80s, wiiiiiidnes. ☆
Thanks for uploading
I saw Big Jim Mills play for Great Britain versus NSW Central Coast and He was a BIG reason the Brits won that game, I was a boy but remember it well, my dad yellesd out a few uncomplimentary things that day, it was a great match, and I was impressed by both teams, for the Central coast that day were John Monie and Steve McKenzie whe were very good footballers, and well John Monie is a legend up there for his coaching feats, ahh memories, Big Jim, you played hard and tough, thanks for the memory
Six foot two, eyes are blue, Big Jim Mills is after you ... I remember that chant at Widnes!.
Dave Hadfield. Wish I’d known him and had sat down over a pint to talk rugby league
Great video cheers mate highly watchable really brought back the memories
Lovely video, perhaps time to do another updated version of this?
I enjoyed watching this, so much history, shame they filmed it on a casio calculator!
😂 I know I'm 3 years late, but this comment is timeless.
I was the cameraman and It was filmed in HD.This actual video isn't the original unfortunately
Enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing.
John Godber...this man has given me some of the greatest nights out in my life. Go John. go!
Union fan here but league is tough and proper.
I'm a union guy, but I have to say that there's something about league that interests me, and it's the supporters who gather in pubs and clubhouses. The old players had to have day jobs in order to survive, too, yet were not considered amateur by union, which was BS. Getting 15L for winning a game wasn't anything to live on then, let alone 6L for losing. In America at the same time was the Amateur Athletic Union, with many company teams playing sports like basketball, softball. They were considered amateurs, even though they were semi-professionals. Should have been the same for league players way back.
Brilliant
Rest in peace Dave Hadfield
They obviously couldn't go everywhere, but the greatest omission is surely Featherstone. How could they leave out a club with their tradition and achievements against the odds. And they had time for Bramley?
York would have been interesting, too, if only because it's so UNtypical of rugby league towns.
The risk assessors would not let them go to to featherstone and hull kr. too big a risk of muggins and the leccky is not connected yet in featherstone.
Can't believe no Featherstone! Those Post Office road grannies hahaha
What about Hull Kingston Rovers???
I am from/living in Liverpool, what I could never understand is this ... Yes we are an Association Football city, a predominantly working class city Yet Rugby Union is played here even though all our surrounding towns Widnes St Helens & Warrington are are all Rugby League ... Please can anybody explain to me Why This Is ???
And no Dewsbury? no Batley?
up the bulldogs
Fernboxes lmao
I loved the book, I love RL and I'm quite fond of Dave Hadfield. Not THAT fond, obviously.
Fev...the only village to be national champs and beat the 63 aussies...how dare you pass post office rd!
was a fp
Australia is the spiritual home of Rugby League.
No its not.
From north east england mostly in the Yorkshire area
Unfortunate commentary on Bradford