A Welst Saint: The Kel Coslett Story

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Saints sign deal with O'Neill's Sportswear". St Helens Star. 22 October 2014 . Retrieved 11 December 2022.

Internationally in Rugby League, Coslett was WRL heritage #254, won 13 caps between 1963 and 1975 and was famously in the Wales side that beat England 12-7 in the 1975 World Cup in the Battle of Brisbane, a match that eventually cost England the title. James Roby: 'Heartbreaking' end brings St Helens rugby league great's career to a close". sky sports. 7 October 2023. I think his mind is firmly made up and it's a smart decision on his part. We want him to send him off as a champion later this year."

WHAT KIT WILL SAINTS BE WEARING?

For me, it was Wembley 1972 and lifting the Challenge Cup against Leeds, when he produced that towering drop-goal and won the Lance Todd trophy for a magnificent overall performance. I certainly did not know the quality of the player here at St Helens – Murphy, Van Vollenhoven, Sullivan and Huddart. It was quite frightening at the time.” Northern Football Union League Table". Saints Heritage Society. 24 April 1922 . Retrieved 2 August 2010.

only to lose out to the Leeds Rhinos in the final, 18–10, making the Leeds Rhinos the only team to win the Grand Final three times consecutively. A 20-year-old Kyle Eastmond scored all of Saints' points. [179] A trophyless year for the first time since 2003 was another catalyst to Potter's critics abusing and slating his appointment, with even rumours of rifts within the changing rooms. In the beginning it wasn’t easy, with an early ankle break hindering progress. After his own position in the number one jersey was in jeopardy, he had the adaptability to re-invent himself as a loose forward and become an integral member of the Saints who became one of the game’s most dominant teams in the late 1960s to the mid 1970s.St Helens make third signing for 2024 in shape of Grand Finalist Matt Whitley from Catalans Dragons". 18 October 2023. Long not surprised by Potter exit". superleague.co.uk. 12 May 2010. Archived from the original on 18 January 2012 . Retrieved 15 June 2010.

On 14 June 1913, St Helens Recs joined the Northern Union after defecting from rugby union and association football. The Recs were based individually at the City Road ground, after previously sharing with St Helens, before their move to Knowsley Road, when neither played rugby league. The Recs played their first game on 6 September 1913. St Helens now had two professional rugby league teams. In both sides first year in co—existence, St Helens finished yet again in a disappointing low mid—table finish. [26] Northern Football Union League Table". Saints Heritage Society. 24 April 1919 . Retrieved 2 August 2010.

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He follows Billy Boston, Gus Risman, Mike Nicholas and David Watkins who were inducted over the last few years.

Northern Football Union League Table". Saints Heritage Society. 24 April 1911 . Retrieved 1 August 2010. Essentially a number 8 forward in the 15-a-side code, he represented Wales on eight occasions, including the 1964 tour to South Africa. Despite losing to the Springboks 24-3 in Durban, John had been the most outstanding Welsh player. Rugby League clubs were taking note, with Saints showing particular interest.That just gives an indication of how incredible he is. His brilliance has almost become normality over a 20-year period. We definitely left a lot of points on the field but discipline with the ball hurt us more than anything. Throughout 2010, a select panel of fans, journalists, former players and club officials voted for the best 17 players ever to have played for St Helens, to commemorate the club's 120th and final year at Knowsley Road. [308] No. a b "1999 Super League Grand Final". Saints Heritage Society. 9 October 1999 . Retrieved 16 July 2009. He has played with and against the greatest players in Rugby league at club and international level and he also coached the Saints for a spell at the start of the Eighties and laid the foundations for future success. Despite all his achievements, he is a very modest and approachable man and is always willing to have a chat with the supporters about the game he loves.