Those who know Peter know he is an unassuming, humble man who does not crave the limelight. However, it is important that when the history of Hunslet is told he is remembered for his contribution to the very fact the Club is still around. Peter’s work ethic and willingness to take on any task, no matter how big or small, made him a standout volunteer and administrator within the game for over 40 years.
His involvement started as a schoolteacher at Golborne Comprehensive, near Wigan. Although a rugby union player he was entrusted to coach one of the school’s rugby league teams. As is the way with people who get the job done this quickly turned into 5 teams and all the associated administration !!!
When the Hunslet and Leeds associations merged in 1996, as secretary of the new association, Peter was instrumental in ensuring the success of the merger and the early years of the newly named Leeds & Hunslet Schools’ Rugby League. He coached city teams at Under 11 and Under 13 levels. Peter also led local liaison between the schools and the amateur game; he was therefore the ideal person to be involved in the newly created Service Area. Peter’s work in the Service Area led to his setting up the Hunslet Scholarship with Sam Horner
Peter refereed in both the school and amateur games and refereed the Wembley curtain-raiser in 1999.
In 2007 the Club had hit a difficult patch and new Chairman Steven Ball was tasked with stabilizing it. Recognising Peter’s abilities, he convinced him to join the Hawks to initiate a scholarship scheme. However, his job role soon multiplied to include every task associated with running a semi-professional club.
Always putting others first, Peter epitomises the selflessness that is at the core of rugby league.
