Tony Brown
28-06 2021 22:16
wrote:
Some of my most enjoyable memories of Neil were the on the trips he organised to rugby internationals.
Bowmers’ Tours (Not ABTA Bonded) to Twickenham were legendary in the days when the Old Farts allowed spectators to enjoy pre-match gatherings in the car parks. Our mini-bus was always surrounded by supporters from both camps who made a B-line to sample Neil’s hospitality and listen to his Tales from Moorlaneum.
I particularly remember a weekend in Paris for the international at the Parc des Princes. We all wore our ‘stripey blazers’ on the Friday evening and at some point, Geoff Stevens and I were separated from the rest of the tourists. We were getting some stick in a bar, about our attire, from some other English supporters. Right on cue, Neil walked into the bar followed by the rest of the Pontefract gang, all wearing The Stripeys and suddenly we were the best dressed supporters in Paris !!
Rest in peace Neil, Pontefract RUFC will never be the same again.
Tony Brown
28-06 2021 22:16
wrote:
Some of my most enjoyable memories of Neil were the on the trips he organised to rugby internationals.
Bowmers’ Tours (Not ABTA Bonded) to Twickenham were legendary in the days when the Old Farts allowed spectators to enjoy pre-match gatherings in the car parks. Our mini-bus was always surrounded by supporters from both camps who made a B-line to sample Neil’s hospitality and listen to his Tales from Moorlaneum.
I particularly remember a weekend in Paris for the international at the Parc des Princes. We all wore our ‘stripey blazers’ on the Friday evening and at some point, Geoff Stevens and I were separated from the rest of the tourists. We were getting some stick in a bar, about our attire, from some other English supporters. Right on cue, Neil walked into the bar followed by the rest of the Pontefract gang, all wearing The Stripeys and suddenly we were the best dressed supporters in Paris !!
Rest in peace Neil, Pontefract RUFC will never be the same again.
