Leeds Rhinos - southstander.com • Roy Powell- 20 years on
One of my favourite players from my youth. A great athlete, I recall reading an article where he said that he went for a jog on the morning of a game to "open up his lungs". I cannot imagine any other player of that time doing the same.
I remember reading the "away team" player profiles in a Widnes programme when they had a dig at him saying that he would be good on TV's Mastermind as there would be no passes. With that in mind I was not that surprised that Doug Laughton sold him. However, he did have an offload in him on occasions and in particular I remember him sending Ray Ashton over for a try in a win at Castleford in 1987 when every point was crucial as we were in danger of being relegated. He also scored himself that day in a magnificent performance.
We used to see him out for a beer in town after matches (usually with his best mate Carl Gibson close by) and although I did not know him personally he truly seemed like a nice guy.
RIP Roy.
I remember reading the "away team" player profiles in a Widnes programme when they had a dig at him saying that he would be good on TV's Mastermind as there would be no passes. With that in mind I was not that surprised that Doug Laughton sold him. However, he did have an offload in him on occasions and in particular I remember him sending Ray Ashton over for a try in a win at Castleford in 1987 when every point was crucial as we were in danger of being relegated. He also scored himself that day in a magnificent performance.
We used to see him out for a beer in town after matches (usually with his best mate Carl Gibson close by) and although I did not know him personally he truly seemed like a nice guy.
RIP Roy.
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