Paul Wellens Retires : Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:19 am  

Gutted for him but the right decision for him and the club. What a legend. http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/5044 http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/5046

Gutted for him but the right decision for him and the club. What a legend. http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/5044 http://www.saintsrlfc.com/news/page/5046

Re: Paul Wellens Retires : Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:28 am  

Sad, sad day. I've nothing but admiration for Wello. A player that truly knew what it meant to wear the V and who would have thrown himself in front of a tank to help the club.

I've had my issues with his first team status over the last few seasons, but today really is the end of an era.

Re: Paul Wellens Retires : Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:40 am  

Absolute St Helens legend. At the centre of everything that Saints have achieved over these last 10-15 years. Courageous, humble, hard working person and player who deserved every award he got in his career. Hope to see him him inspire younger players to come through over the years and if they manage 20% of what Wello achieved then they can say they've had a good career. A real shame some "fans" couldn't see what he has tried to achieve over these last couple of years since his best days have been behind him. Always put the club first and will be remembered as a St Helens legend.

Best of luck Wello.

Re: Paul Wellens Retires : Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:43 am  

Time to erect another bronze statue. Certainly worthy of one.

Re: Paul Wellens Retires : Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:53 am  

If he had been born with jet heels instead of feet of clay he would probably have been the greatest fullback. Still a great player and deserves all his plaudits.

Re: Paul Wellens Retires : Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:55 am  

LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND

Re: Paul Wellens Retires : Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:56 am  

Mugwump wrote:

Time to erect another bronze statue. Certainly worthy of one.

I agree. A one club man, great player in his day, gave his all for the red vee.

One for him on another corner of Langtree, and one for Robes when he retires too, leaving a spare corner for future stars to aspire to.

Re: Paul Wellens Retires : Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:04 am  

Reading the testimonials from our former coaches reminds you that in his pomp he was not just a leader, a warrior and a loyal club-man but also a genuinely top-class player. Without doubt a St Helens hero of future folklore status. I'm so glad he got to enjoy that one last Grand Final win before hanging up his boots.

Re: Paul Wellens Retires : Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:29 am  

An absolutely top guy.

There is little consensus on what gives value to anyone's life : wealth, power, fame are all cited. However, my own personal yardstick has been the value one contributes to improving the lives of one's fellow man. Wellens brought pleasure to hundreds of thousands of people over two decades, and always with humility, humanity and honesty. A genuine role model for all the young people of St Helens and beyond.

I feel privileged to have been able to follow his entire career, and I wish him a return to good health and a long and fruitful post-playing life.

Re: Paul Wellens Retires : Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:33 am  

One of the clubs all time greats. In his heyday you couldn't beat him with the ball one on one. Outstanding under pressure. This fella might have scored over 1000 points for his club but the amount of points he prevented going in at our end of the pitch is no doubt many many times that.

Enjoy not getting smashed about for a living, Paul!