RETRO SPORT: pictures from Orrell RUFC's last match at Edge Hall Road
By Michelle Adamson
Published 10th Sep 2023, 04:55 BST
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.
Dave Cox, left, and Graham Perry, wear their Bob Kimmins sweaters in honour of the legendary Orrell forward for the last match at Edge Hall Road. Photo: Frank Orrell
Former Orrell players Gerry Ainscough, (with children, Annie and Mia), Sammy Southern, Gerry Prior and Nigel Heslop at the last match at Edge Hall Road on Saturday 21st of April 2007. Photo: Frank Orrell
Sad to see it all end at Edge Hall Road are Joan and Stephen Bonneywell who have supported Orrell since moving up from London in 1990. Photo: Frank Orrell
Former Orrell Rugby Union players from the 1960s and 70s, Frank Littler, Sid Leigh, Brian Arnold, Ian Howarth, Jimmy Waring and Tony Danson reminisce at the last match at Edge Hall Road on Saturday 21st of April 2007. Photo: Frank Orrell