R.I.P. Peter, one story, I remember it still today. I'd been picked to play in the U19's against Cas. Even before we kicked off most of us were " worried" to say the least. Knocker Norton was coming back from an injury and he, plus a couple of 1st teamers were against us. By half time most of us just wanted to go home, but in the shed the winger of ours was being called all the names under the sun. Someone said " he's a bloody coward" which really was not fair on the young lad. What we didn't know, Foxy had popped into the dressing room and was at the back, listening.. When he heard that, he exploded. "There's no such bloody thing as a coward in rugby league" some players are just nicer than others" We went out and played much better and the winger saved 2 certain tries.. Foxy could inspire anyone, from the lowest to the highest.. I remember all this, because I scored my one and only try in Northern colours. After, he said to me,"nice try laddie" I felt 10 foot tall.. sadly for me, I'd hurt my back and played just 2 more games then chose my job over Rugby.( played amateur though for 20 years) R.I.P. to a great Guy.
