The Parkside Suite welcomed back a host of legends to Sunday’s game to celebrate former coach Paul Daley’s achievements at the Club.
Unfortunately Paul was unable to attend due to health reasons but his wife Kath and nephew Andy, whose company the Rock-Oilfield Group sponsored the event, were in attendance.
Paul, who had 3 stints at the Club, which included 2 promotions, was famous (or infamous) for his half time team talks.
Although small in stature he would strike fear into the biggest forward if he thought they were not giving their all.
However, a “full house” was testament to the esteem he is still held in by those who played for him. Roy Sampson and Phil Gibson paid glowing tributes and many memories were shared by former teammates.
Andy is determined that once Paul is feeling a bit better he will get him along to a game. Best wishes from everyone at the Club Paul and thanks for the memories.
Pictures courtesy of Club Photographer Craig Irvine
I am sorry I couldn’t make this event I was invited unfortunately I wasn’t well enough, it looked like it went well for Paul with an host of x players attending to tell a tale or two about Paul 👍👌🏉
Paul the ” angry ant ” was my first english coach when i joined Hunslet for the 1984/85 season in First Division. I will be forever grateful to Paul and Kath for their hospitality, advice and guideance during what i consider , one of my most enjoyable seasons in rugby league. All the best from Newcastle, Australia. Cheers Mal Graham.
What a person what a man. We worked together at Allerton Bywater workshops NCB. Remember the day we went on and beat Hull KR in the Challenge Cup. He gave me my first job as a physiotherapist. A career which allowed me to get to the highest level in Sport the Premier League until my retirement from football. I spent my last 15 years with Aston Villa FC. It’s all been down to Mr Paul Daley. I can’t thank you eneogh PD. If anyone might see him, give him my best wishes and tell him Stuart ( Bones)Walker was asking after him.