Photos of Wigan
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Two Billy's and a Jack
Photo: Keith
Photo: Keith
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Item #: 22238
Item #: 22238
Billy Blan (on right), photographed here at an evening Wigan match at Central Park, sometime in the late 1990's with a fellow ex-colleague, Jack Bowen (in centre), along with the all time great Billy Boston. It was an evening when Billy Boston was being honoured for his fantastic contribution to the club, unfortunately can't remember the details precisely, but other players were also invited on to the pitch at half-time to be introduced. I think it was at a time when the club were trying to repair years of "neglect" to former players, a job I think they successfully achieved, don't know if others agree.
Comment by: Jarvo on 28th December 2012 at 08:01
At my club, Wolverhampton Wanderers, former players are treated like royalty. When I've been invited down by the board, the Golden Room (Director's and Players lounge) is always full of names from the past; and I mean going back to the Fifties...All clubs should treat their ex-players with the dignity and respect that they thoroughly deserve...
Comment by: Keith on 28th December 2012 at 11:14
I live 4 miles from Wolverhampton and have done for the last 40 years, it's true Wolverhampton as far as I can remember have always treated their ex-players with respect and recognition something I think RL has now, thankfully, caught up with.
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