How very sad to learn that a rugby league gentleman has passed away. As a Saints fan, I always appreciated his battles with Karalius and am sad that his type of ball-handling loose-forwards seems to have disappeared from our game.
What a man! When I was secretary of St Helens Schools' RL, I asked Johnny if he would speak at our annual dinner as he was held in such high esteem in the town.
Johnny drove over, wanted no expenses nor fee and donated a gallon bottle of whisky for the raffle. Then drove all the way home!
I will be at the game on Saturday for no other reason really (well, I'll shout for Saints) than to pay my respects to a great player and a role model.
RIP Johnny. We will miss you

A great post, and as a Hull fan I thank you for sharing that. See you on Saturday

A sadder day hearing this news than seeing my rugby team relegated, bradford fan but 1st and foremost a rugby fan, sleep well LEGEND

Will we ever see the likes of him again in the British game with his achievements as a GB international player and coach

Hull FC did an excellent job of celebrating the name and past record of a true RL great yesterday.
RIP

Yes, a match to forget but a very respectful and moving tribute to Johnny Whiteley.

Yes, was very impressed with Hull how they did the commemortive presentation and got Channel 4 to show case it. Showed the great community spirit across all of rugby league.