RETRO SPORT: pictures from Orrell RUFC's last match at Edge Hall Road

By Michelle Adamson

Published 10th Sep 2023, 04:55 GMT

Edge Hall Road became the permanent home of Orrell RUFC in 1950, replacing several locations previously used by the club, including Kitt Green and Abbey Lakes. The team played their last match at the ground in 2007 to tearful supporters and former players who were involved when Orrell were one of the top clubs in the country before the professional era.

RETRO SPORT: Orrell RUFC

Orrell supporters with their souvenirs after the last match at Edge Hall Road on Saturday 21st of April 2007.

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Orrell supporters with their souvenirs after the last match at Edge Hall Road on Saturday 21st of April 2007. Photo: Frank Orrell

The Orrell players pose for a team picture after the last match at Edge Hall Road.

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The Orrell players pose for a team picture after the last match at Edge Hall Road. Photo: Frank Orrell

Joe Heaton, left, who played for Orrell from 1945 to 1948 and later played for Wigan Rugby League club and Derek Ward who played from 1948 to 1957 watch Orrell at Edge Hall Road for the last time.

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Joe Heaton, left, who played for Orrell from 1945 to 1948 and later played for Wigan Rugby League club and Derek Ward who played from 1948 to 1957 watch Orrell at Edge Hall Road for the last time. Photo: Frank Orrell

Orrell supporters June McArdle, Nigel Clothier, Geoff Prest, Kaye Bowes, Arwel Pozzi and Rees Pozzi band together to watch their team for the last time at Edge Hall Road.

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Orrell supporters June McArdle, Nigel Clothier, Geoff Prest, Kaye Bowes, Arwel Pozzi and Rees Pozzi band together to watch their team for the last time at Edge Hall Road. Photo: Frank Orrell

Orrell take to the field for the last time at Edge Hall Road on Saturday 21st of April 2007 to play Morley in a National 3 North League fixture.

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Orrell take to the field for the last time at Edge Hall Road on Saturday 21st of April 2007 to play Morley in a National 3 North League fixture. Photo: Frank Orrell

Christian Hignett makes a break for the Morley line.

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Christian Hignett makes a break for the Morley line. Photo: Frank Orrell

Orrell supporters Peter, Thomas and Gill Coon watch their team at Edge Hall Road for the last time. Peter also used to coach junior teams and Thomas played from being 9 and latterly for the first team.

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Orrell supporters Peter, Thomas and Gill Coon watch their team at Edge Hall Road for the last time. Peter also used to coach junior teams and Thomas played from being 9 and latterly for the first team. Photo: Frank Orrell

Fergus Owens finds a gap in the Morley defence.

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Fergus Owens finds a gap in the Morley defence. Photo: Frank Orrell

Orrell supporters with their souvenirs after the last match at Edge Hall Road on Saturday 21st of April 2007.

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Orrell supporters with their souvenirs after the last match at Edge Hall Road on Saturday 21st of April 2007. Photo: Frank Orrell

The Orrell players pose for a team picture after the last match at Edge Hall Road.

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The Orrell players pose for a team picture after the last match at Edge Hall Road. Photo: Frank Orrell

Joe Heaton, left, who played for Orrell from 1945 to 1948 and later played for Wigan Rugby League club and Derek Ward who played from 1948 to 1957 watch Orrell at Edge Hall Road for the last time.

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Joe Heaton, left, who played for Orrell from 1945 to 1948 and later played for Wigan Rugby League club and Derek Ward who played from 1948 to 1957 watch Orrell at Edge Hall Road for the last time. Photo: Frank Orrell

Orrell supporters June McArdle, Nigel Clothier, Geoff Prest, Kaye Bowes, Arwel Pozzi and Rees Pozzi band together to watch their team for the last time at Edge Hall Road.

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Orrell supporters June McArdle, Nigel Clothier, Geoff Prest, Kaye Bowes, Arwel Pozzi and Rees Pozzi band together to watch their team for the last time at Edge Hall Road. Photo: Frank Orrell

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