Tue 28 Apr 2020 17:30

Wimborne RFC – Social Team 1980s – 1990s

One thing that I am certain about is that Wimborne RFC is without doubt the most sociable club maybe on the planet, in fact if anyone is having more fun than we did I would like to have seen it.

Over the two decades the club was overrun with characters, no matter when or with whom there was plenty of fun going on, none more so of course than our 3rd team, certainly the side to play for, assuming of course you were good enough.

Here is my social team of the 1980’s and 1990’s many of which I am sure will bring a smile to your face:

  • John Beck                                                Team Manager: V.Foster
  • Jammie Sansom                                      Physio: He’s done my other eye Boylan
  • Richard Bradbeer
  • Bob Doak
  • John Williams
  • John Chapple ©
  • Dave Mitchell
  • Paul Barlow
  • Bernie Hodges                                                            Steve Mason
  • Pete Hoskins                                                              Neil Watkins
  • John Strobelt                                                              Kyle Philpots
  • Nigel Tobitt                                                                 Andy Bathurst
  • Stuart Newman                                                          John Stubley
  • Taff Whitby                                                                 Dave Macdonald
  • Jim Collumbine

Few Notables:

Jammie Sansom – Tackle him Jammie “F@#”&%U” I’ve got to be at work on Monday – Norma!

John “ON ON ON ON” Chapple – master captain, always difficult to get back up the sides once John had you in his team.

John Strobelt – epitome of the game, how many stories do you need, stole a goose, the sheep and jar of mint source, threw Lionel Blair out of a roller to get to Miss Wimborne, The club BBQ’s at his farm – you truly could write a book !

John Stubley – blessed in all but the rugby department

I am unsure if you would win a League with this lot, but blimey you would have some fun in the process!!!

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