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24. Phil Redfearn


Full Name:Phil Redfearn
Playing Position (s):Left wing
Playing Years at Selby:25 years
Other teams:The Gladiators and the Unicorns
Where are you now?Subs bench..waiting for a call up
What did you enjoy about playing at Selby?The social! The crack! Team spirit. Friendship. The Social ....and the Crack!
What did playing rugby teach you?Forwards don't pass! How to keep warm on the wing! Nice to be part of a team with one aim. Discipline. Fitness. Enjoyed the banter after a game..
You need to take a road trip but must take 3 of your team mates with you. Who would they be?Dave Bramley (DB). Ian Clapham (Clappo). Kev Lowery.
Who would still come with you, without question?Boo. Bob Adamson. Julian Shaw.
Who was the Selby dressing room joker?DB
Favourite player you’ve watched at Selby:Heidi Redfearn
Who would be first to the bar and last to leave?Pete Hare
Why Selby RUFC?Because Dad took us all down when Juniors started around 1975. Always enjoyed my time at the club and still do. It's very friendly and there's always someone you know.
Best match you’ve played in?Away at Malton scoring 5 tries.
Most memorable moment:Becoming a father. Watching our 2 daughters train and hope one day soon....play their first match.
Funniest think you’ve seen on a rugby pitch:A bare backside and meat and 2 veg during a tackle.
Who/what do you miss the most?The banter.
Favourite quote or words of wisdom:"Pass the bloody thing' Quote from Tony Redfearn
Lockdown perception:Self-isolating......no change for me there! Top tip buy a tractor!