Vicenzo wrote:I've told you this story before and its the absolute truth. I had an ex-directory phone on my desk and one day it rang. It was a chap called Gavin Miller asking to speak to Hull Director Mike Page. Page's number had the same first four numbers as mine but the last two where the other way round. He explained that he was looking to play in the UK and had been told that Hull FC were interested. I made sure he wrote my number down and asked him to ring back in 10 mins or so. I rang Pete Johnson to see if we would be interested and was told a definate yes. When Gavin rang back I told him that Hull FC were not able to offer any terms due to financial constraints but that our good friends from across the river would be able to accomodate him!. I got him to ring Pete and the rest they say is history.I told Mike Page what I had done and he went beserk!! This story is true and I like to think I played a big part in getting one the best Aussies ever to come to the UK.
Sometime later Gavin had played Saints on his own and Mike Page was a guest. At halftime someone remarked to Pagie what a good player Gavin was./ He agreed and I said "What a pity he can't use the phone properly" He totally lost it and they had to pull him off me

Vicenzo wrote:I've told you this story before and its the absolute truth. I had an ex-directory phone on my desk and one day it rang. It was a chap called Gavin Miller asking to speak to Hull Director Mike Page. Page's number had the same first four numbers as mine but the last two where the other way round. He explained that he was looking to play in the UK and had been told that Hull FC were interested. I made sure he wrote my number down and asked him to ring back in 10 mins or so. I rang Pete Johnson to see if we would be interested and was told a definate yes. When Gavin rang back I told him that Hull FC were not able to offer any terms due to financial constraints but that our good friends from across the river would be able to accomodate him!. I got him to ring Pete and the rest they say is history.I told Mike Page what I had done and he went beserk!! This story is true and I like to think I played a big part in getting one the best Aussies ever to come to the UK.
Sometime later Gavin had played Saints on his own and Mike Page was a guest. At halftime someone remarked to Pagie what a good player Gavin was./ He agreed and I said "What a pity he can't use the phone properly" He totally lost it and they had to pull him off me

Bombers Double Chin wrote:If that true Vince, its one amazing story.

Gavin Miller, a shining beacon, amoung a team full of stars !

Bobbin' Along wrote:At the end of 2006 I received a call from a gentleman called Maiava wishing to speak to Justin Morgan. I transferred the call promptly to Mr Peter Sharp, explaining to Mr Maiava that Mr Sharp was Justin's secretary.
The rest is history.

fc baldy wrote:True,wasnt he man of steel that year as well,you have to have your best 13 out there,even if 1 is a risk and you could still have won it if Dorahy had landed the touchline conversion.

Bobbin' Along wrote:At the end of 2006 I received a call from a gentleman called Maiava wishing to speak to Justin Morgan. I transferred the call promptly to Mr Peter Sharp, explaining to Mr Maiava that Mr Sharp was Justin's secretary.
The rest is history.

Bobbin' Along wrote:I'm going to be snookered for material once you lads get rid.

Bobbin' Along wrote:I'm going to be snookered for material once you lads get rid.