A splendid night at the ‘Players Association’ Dinner
The annual dinner of the Oldham Players Association took place at the usual venue of St Herbert’s Parish Hall in Chadderton on Friday November 7th.
The evening proved to be a great success with over 170 diners entertained by guest speaker, ex-referee Ben Thaler and comedian, the former Halifax scum-half, Lea Roberts.
The Oldham club was represented by chairman Bill Quinn and John Chadwick who read out a tribute to the former players who had died in the last twelve months. Roger Halstead was also in attendance and Ben Thaler was joined on the top table by former refereeing colleagues Ian Smith and Robert Hicks.
(Photo Dave Murgatroyd)
The whole event was skilfully co-ordinated by MC Peter Young who presented Heritage Certificates to ex-players John Fieldhouse and the Trust’s very own Kevin Fitzpatrick.
Any former players interested in joining the association can obtain details from: Ray Hicks 07526 948443 – Joe Warburton 07882 848340 – John Watkins 07974 612038.