Next TV Match in 15 minutes Leigh Leopards v Huddersfield Giants
Author
Message
Post subject: Bill Ashurst
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:02 pm
Sacred Cow
Club Coach
Joined: Oct 27 2004Posts: 3728
Sad news that our former player Bill Ashurst has passed away aged 74. Rest in Piece Bill.
Top
Post subject: Re: Bill Ashurst
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:09 pm
PopTart
Moderator
Joined: Oct 04 2008Posts: 21371Location: wakefield
A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker - Buddha
Top
Post subject: Re: Bill Ashurst
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:13 pm
Redscat
International Star
Joined: Jun 01 2015Posts: 2963Location: The sunny South (of Wakefield)
Extremely sad news. One of the top 5 players that I've ever seen in over 66 years of watching Trinity. RIP Bill. Bought his signed autobiography off him personally at Belle Vue a few years ago.
Top
Post subject: Re: Bill Ashurst
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:19 pm
PopTart
Moderator
Joined: Oct 04 2008Posts: 21371Location: wakefield
I haven't to seen this anywhere else. Are you sure it's true?
A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker - Buddha
Top
Post subject: Re: Bill Ashurst
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:20 pm
phe13
Club Captain
Joined: Mar 05 2018Posts: 1387
Very sad news, one of my all time favourite players. RIP Bill He was also player-coach
Top
Post subject: Re: Bill Ashurst
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:24 pm
phe13
Club Captain
Joined: Mar 05 2018Posts: 1387
Top
Post subject: Re: Bill Ashurst
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:25 pm
PopTart
Moderator
Joined: Oct 04 2008Posts: 21371Location: wakefield
Thanks for confirming Very sad news. A great talent.
A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker - Buddha
Top
Post subject: Re: Bill Ashurst
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:34 pm
Scarlet Pimpernell
International Star
Joined: Feb 23 2014Posts: 5311
Top
Post subject: Re: Bill Ashurst
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:53 pm
wakeytrin
Player Coach
Joined: Oct 30 2008Posts: 4597Location: The sunny side of Wakey
RIP Bill. Sad news tonight.
Wakefields roller coaster ride continues.
Top
Post subject: Re: Bill Ashurst
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:05 pm
snowie
International Chairman
Sad news indeed, enjoyed his company at the cock and crown and nearly convinced me to give it another go, wish I'd listened to him RIP big man you was one hell of a player in your era
Top
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: 1873 , Big lads mate , Bing [Bot] , dboy , FIL , lifelongfan , Lockers700 , Manuel , Scarlet Pimpernell , The Avenger , Unconcluded , Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo and 377 guests
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum
RLFANS Match Centre