John tells us about growing up watching his dad play at Halton RUFC and many a day spent at Naughton Park watching Widnes RLFC. This ignited a real passion for rugby and he found himself at Widnes St Marie’s loving life and rugby. We hear how he develops his games, begins playing both codes and leaves school for an apprenticeship. He had a big impact when he arrived at Widnes RUFC From the folded Halton RUFC side and he didn’t look back. He now returns to coach a very successful second team at the Wids.