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Proper teacher!

I remember a BBC film from probably the early to mid 60's, which showed him teaching Rugby League to very young pupils, possibly 7 or 8 years of age - just the time to catch them!

Beltin photo Kirsty! Just how I remember him!

Crackin Rugby commentator on some of Wigans video'd games, I remember one game where he refered to someone having been "skulldragged", not sure it was legal but it all made for entertaining listening

A shame there aren't more headmasters like John McDermott today.

I loved St. Patrick's day when we had to go to 10 O clock mass and sing it in Latin, great days and an even greater head master R.I.P Mr Mc Dermott

I remember Mr McDermott reffing a few schoolboy rugby league matches i played in, he always seemed to get the job when matches were held at Central Park, curtain raisers etc. I always found him very fair, i think he held a bit of clout in schoolboy rugby.

Doesn't anyone remember his nickname???? It was MacTash.

I think he knew it too!

pity i dont remember him with the same way as you all do

good teacher and a nice guy

I agree Kath.

I also agree with you Kath and Deb

I agree with you Kath. I don't care to remember him at all. I'm sure we know why. X

I too don't care to remember him fondly. A bully and a conceited know-all. Big fish in a tiny pond. A berk!

If you hated him as much as me you will know why please feel free to comment

I agree with Kath and Deb. Did anyone else talk to their parents about him at the time?

Wish I could have found the words to tell my parents.Ageed 8/9 years