One of the great unassuming players I am lucky enough to have see on the field of play. Not quite old enough to see him playing FB, but his sublime delayed defence breaking passes were a joy to witness. I remember an older guy who used to stand next to me and my dad in our regular south stand spot (how we hated the 'big matches' when strangers had the audacity to stand in our spots) who constantly berated him for not being a "proper stand off" and not running enough. We all used to put him in his place of course but then all happily shared the whisky laced coffee that two old ladies (stood in their regular place in front of us) used to supply from their flasks. He ended his days at loose forward. Poor guy then had to contend with our "old friend" nearly bursting a blood vessel with this increased vituperative outbursts. Those were the days

Saturday 5th June that is.
Thanks

I received my special edition on friday.Just finished it.Cracking read.The maestro would be proud.

Just to let you all know.There's going to be a large piece on Calendar this week on Phil Holmes and the writing of the book. Not sure which night yet but keep a look out for it.
So that's about it from me,been a pleasure keeping you all informed on the books progress,thank you for listening.It's best I bid you farewell now as my lads visit Headingley this Friday. Lets hope it's us that can nick it this time !!
Enjoy the read.
xx

Gonna go pick up my copy tomorrow, I can still picture John as a sixteen year old full back running out against Hunslet in the Lazenby Cup game, kicked 10 goals IIRC.

( Lee Crooks autobiography out soon, that should be a good read as well )

Looking forward to getting this one hopefully at the weekend.

Back Again.

Calendar Thursday Night.
They are doing a in depth look at the book, they have been filming the author Phil Holmes Jnr.
If it doesn't make Thursday it will be Friday but they are aware of people going to the game,so should be Thursday.
Worth Watching.
Thanks

The book has been a rare relief into the bleak weekend I’m having. Currently on chapter eight and will probably finish the book by tonight. I haven’t read a book this fast since reading about John Lennon by Phillip Norman.

just started reading it i'm still on john's schoolday's and an old work colleague and friend of mine is involved in the story.
it does appear to be well written indeed

I'm half way through it , its a great read so far and brings back many memories for me .

Where did you buy the book from?

I note on-line sites like Amazon only have it on pre-order.

Cannot see it on the rhinos on-line shop and can only find the shop on Roundhay Road at the moment, Anyone else?

Cheers

I got my book from the Leeds store in the St Johns centre. A fantastic read and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in the history of this great club.

I’ll do my review in this weeks damo bit

You mean the Rhinos store?

Same thing?

But yeah

i got mine in the club shop before the game on friday evening.
Although i do a bit of reading .I cant normally do 285 pages on a sunday afternoon .
I could'nt put it down .the final pages i was crying ,just like "wardy "when he read out that poem at the leeds x players dinner

You were not alone.

I read the final chapter in tears too. Such a legend, such a sad loss.

Sums it up really... www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews ... 263&sr=1-2

Sums it up really... www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews ... 263&sr=1-2

I am over half way through this fantastic book. It is one of the best written rugby books in a long time about and absolutely great man and great player. I have so many memories of seeing John play.

Got this for fathers day so really looking forward to reading it and finding out more about one of our legends.

When is Fathers Day - is it too late to start leaving hints and tips around - I'd quite like the book (bet I don't even get a card though

)

A week tmw mate the 20th.

oooh, still time then

Phil Holmes Snr wrote;There will be a book signing with myself and Phil Jnr at the Headingley club shop Saturday morning from 10.30 onwards,to coincide with the launch of the Rhino's Pink shirt for Cancer awareness to be worn at the the Huddersfield Game Friday 16th July. So pop along it will be lovely to see you and have a chat. Facebook group www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/gro ... 7171913060

Phil Holmes Snr wrote;There will be a book signing with myself and Phil Jnr at the Headingley club shop Saturday morning from 10.30 onwards,to coincide with the launch of the Rhino's Pink shirt for Cancer awareness to be worn at the the Huddersfield Game Friday 16th July. So pop along it will be lovely to see you and have a chat. Facebook group www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/gro ... 7171913060

Quote ="The Trip"Phil Holmes Snr wrote;There will be a book signing with myself and Phil Jnr at the Headingley club shop Saturday morning from 10.30 onwards,to coincide with the launch of the Rhino's Pink shirt for Cancer awareness to be worn at the the Huddersfield Game Friday 16th July. So pop along it will be lovely to see you and have a chat. Facebook group www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/gro ... 7171913060'" Just a pity they haven't got HOLMES and the no6 on the back!

Quote ="The Trip"Phil Holmes Snr wrote;There will be a book signing with myself and Phil Jnr at the Headingley club shop Saturday morning from 10.30 onwards,to coincide with the launch of the Rhino's Pink shirt for Cancer awareness to be worn at the the Huddersfield Game Friday 16th July. So pop along it will be lovely to see you and have a chat. Facebook group www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/gro ... 7171913060'" Just a pity they haven't got HOLMES and the no6 on the back!

Do you know what - this has reminded me, I was expecting to get the John Holmes book for Fathers Day and what did I get ?



Nothing.

Pfft !

I'll have to buy it myself I suppose...