McClennan wrote:
Haydock is on the front line of the Saints-Wigan rivalry. We are expected to pack heat when it comes to banter. Billinge is the rural equivalent, which as anybody knows, is nothing next to urban warfare. In particular, those of us who had to journey across the county boundaries to go to school in Ashton have experience of flying the flag beyond enemy lines. We are battle-hardened by it
What about us who rode into St. Helens on missionary duties. We came to educate those who worked at the likes of Pilks, UGB, Forsters (Rockware) UGB, Beechams and the mines of Bold and Sutton Manor
Some of us even took take your wenches away to protect them from evil.
I hope the Good Lord rewards us in heaven for our work.
p.s. I hope SHE doesn't read this.