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    With time on our hands its time to perhaps revisit or see something for the first time. This Sporting Life is a 1963 film which follows Frank Machin played by Richard Harris in his world as a professional rugby league player. A very gritty film of its era well worth watching and you will see how Belle Vue went from one of the best appointed RL stadiums to what it is today. Also clips of the old Thrum Hall ground previous home to Halifax.

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    The novel is worth reading, too.

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    The crowd scenes were filmed at a Wakefield v Wigan Challenge Cup tie and the crowd was around 28,000. I was there as a quite a young boy, we were packed in like sardines.

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    WOW your like a film star.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogues Gallery View Post
    The crowd scenes were filmed at a Wakefield v Wigan Challenge Cup tie and the crowd was around 28,000. I was there as a quite a young boy, we were packed in like sardines.

    Here he goes again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dux View Post
    The novel is worth reading, too.
    Any pictures of Rogues in it? He's very famous

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    Ralph, even if you only watch the first twenty minutes "Rogues" is characterised by a supporting role called Dad.

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    I used to love Thrum Hall, first away ground I went.

    Leave Brian Costner alone too, he's obviously bored.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Angry Dave View Post
    I used to love Thrum Hall, first away ground I went.

    Leave Brian Costner alone too, he's obviously bored.
    It is getting rather tiresome now though.

    Every thread, Wigan has to be brought into it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ralph Fridge View Post
    It is getting rather tiresome now though.

    Every thread, Wigan has to be brought into it.
    I can just picture him like Old Man Steptoe, rubbing his hands together and cackling everytime he gets chance to mention Wigan on here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Belgian Saint View Post
    I can just picture him like Old Man Steptoe, rubbing his hands together and cackling everytime he gets chance to mention Wigan on here.
    Quite.

    Despite the moral framework of his beloved Wigan being in total ruin

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ralph Fridge View Post
    It is getting rather tiresome now though.

    Every thread, Wigan has to be brought into it.
    I can't say I've noticed although haven't been on much for the last week. I know what you mean though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ralph Fridge View Post
    It is getting rather tiresome now though.

    Every thread, Wigan has to be brought into it.




    Why not just ignore him Ralph. It’s obvious he is an attention seeker,just give him a miss.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Angry Dave View Post
    I used to love Thrum Hall, first away ground I went.

    Leave Brian Costner alone too, he's obviously bored.
    More like Brian Blessed

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    A film star, Blessed Brian.

    Mac Davies once wrote a song about me.

    Just the chorus for now, I'll post the verses at another time

    "Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
    When you're perfect in every way
    I can't wait to look in the mirror
    Cause I get better looking each day
    To know me is to love me
    I must be a hell of a man
    Oh Lord It's hard to be humble,
    But I'm doing the best that I can"

    All stay safe, keep smiling and we'll all hopefully have a beer when this is all over.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogues Gallery View Post
    A film star, Blessed Brian.

    Mac Davies once wrote a song about me.

    Just the chorus for now, I'll post the verses at another time

    "Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
    When you're perfect in every way
    I can't wait to look in the mirror
    Cause I get better looking each day
    To know me is to love me
    I must be a hell of a man
    Oh Lord It's hard to be humble,
    But I'm doing the best that I can"

    All stay safe, keep smiling and we'll all hopefully have a beer when this is all over.
    Oh Lord it's hard not to grumble
    When Brian is trolling Redvee every day.

    Fixed it for you

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