John Hough inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’
The induction of John Hough into the club’s ‘Hall of Fame’ at the Fox and Pine yesterday (Sunday December 22nd) was a great occasion with a good turnout of supporters and people from right across the Roughyeds spectrum.
A brief film was screened highlighting John’s career with the Roughyeds accompanied by a slide show of images taken during the ‘Hough Years’ of 1998 – 2007. A real fans favourite, John, who is over on holiday from Perth, Western Australia, was a model of consistency at hooker playing 228 matches over nine years. Included in that total was a consecutive run on of 82 matches between Feb 1st 1999 and April 16 2001. He scored 53 tries, a great return for a number nine, many of which involved a classic dash from acting half-back.
The upstairs rooms at the popular town centre venue were packed out to witness MC Kevin Fitzpatrick introduce existing ‘Hall-of-Famer’, Mike Elliott who presented John with his ‘Hall of Fame’ certificate.
The Hough family were out in force, as were representatives from the Heritage Trust, the Players Association, Rugby Oldham, the Yeds supporters group and the parent club represented by Managing Director, Mike Ford who presented John with his Heritage certificate. Mike of course was one of John’s team-mates and was in good company with Jason Clegg, Wes Rogers, Neil Roden and Steve Molloy also in attendance along with local rugby personalities including; Shane Tupaea, John Watkins, Ray Hicks and Joe Warburton.
Special thanks must be given to Chris and Michelle and the staff at the Fox and Pine for their continuing support for all things relating to the Roughyeds.
Stronger Together!