Wayne Heron was one of my favourite players for Batley growing up, although he wasn't a patch on his brother. Loads of hard-work and a great tackler though.
We only managed to sign Dave from Bradford Northern when he was about 37, but he was still the best player on the pitch in most games he played for us.


There aren't many players around today that have even half the skill Dave possessed.

i heard a few years ago he hit great financial difficulties

Wasn't anything to do with training shoes was it ?

did'nt once take over tenancy of one of those rough pubs near kirkgate market either the regent or the now defunct scotsman?

Phil Cookson had his testimonial year the same year as Steve Pitchford. Their testimonial game was against Widnes and we won 60- something. All game the Widnes players battered Steve Pitchford but relented in the last minute when he scored, then converted his only try of the game.

Many faces I didnt remember - I thought Cookson was about one third of the way into the line from the North Stand. Could be wrong though.

Phil Cookson was not there.