are many people planning on attending who only saw him play & didn't know him personally



I'm meant to be working but am considering applying for a split shift

i work down headingley lane i will finish work early to attend

Excellent stuff.



I was actually reding the John Holmes story in some old programmes from the 80's a few weeks ago. It was a two parter and you realised just how much he'd been a part of the club for such a long time.



I met him once outside the Mansion in Roundhay Park. My mate (genuinely) gave him an invitation to his wedding. John could have told him to, well, you know. But the gent that he was he just smiled and said he might make it.



A true sporting hero (especially considering the price he paid for perfectly timed passes was a stiff arm in the mouth every time).

Fantastic piece.

One of the nicest things about remembering John is that as a World Cup winner nobody can reckon he wasn't as good in his pomp as the best in the world.

Sorry - just to add I think it would be marvellous if they could show some old highlights from John's career on the big screen on Friday, and the idea of a permanent memorial is brilliant - I'd love to see a statue of him somewhere at Headingley.

I am one of the lucky ones priviledged to have seen the whole of John`s career including those cold Friday nights in the A team.







I am also lucky to posses his 6 shirt from the Regal or JP Trophy final against Widnes

What a great team as well

RIP John and enjoy heaven`s greatest game.

I emailed Sky yesterday to make that suggestion, although they don't own the rights to stuff from that era I'm sure the Beeb wouldn't object.

Just as I thought, where did the hand strapping come from?







The 74/5 Premiership one or the 83/4 JPS one or both?

I'd have a look back at what they did for David Topliss last season, anything less would be a disgrace, IMO.