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1977 - Durham Junior Clubs North v Durham Junior Clubs South.

What we know about this image :

The Junior Clubs played their part in the Centennial celebrationsof the County, with a game between the clubs from either end of the Union.

Played at Seaton Carew’s “Petrus Park” now “Hornby Park” on the 2nd April, 1977 the “South” contained a number of local players in Alby Coverdale (TDSOB), Ken Parkes (Seaton), the side was skippered by Alan Richardson who was played alongside his fellow BBOB half back Mick Ainslie.  In the pack Geoff Doughty from Tech along with Steve Fawcett (BBOB) propped with John Cooling from the home club in the back row.

The replacements included Al Smith from Seaton and Mick Foulger, Tech.

The “visitors” were captained by Peter Cook  from Bede who later played for England U23s along with Steve Rutland, also Bede , who played for Durham County whilst a City player.

The Officials were all from Hartlepool, Bill Hodgson (Tech),as was touch judge Len Thompson with Phil Austin (BBOB) running the other side.

After the game, the County Officials had to dash to the New Friarage where Rovers were playing Durham University in the Senior Cup Final where Rovers came out on top by 38 – 6.

Date (of image) : 2/4/1977

Donor : Durham County RFU

Creator : Bill Taylor, Chez Nous

Part of the "Hpool & District RFU" collection

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