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3. Bob Adamson


Full Name:Bob Adamson
Playing Position (s):Back row
When did you first play at Selby?1982
Have you hung up your boots yet? If so when?1995 due to injury
Other teams:Unicorn's
Where are you now?Hambleton
What did you enjoy about playing at Selby?The people, the ethos and the pitch.
What did playing rugby teach you?Discipline respect and effort equals results.
You need to take a road trip but must take 3 of your team mates with you. Who would they be?Piggy, Boo and Jim Metcalf.
Who would still come with you, without question?Boo
Who was the Selby dressing room joker?Nigel Gill
Favourite player you’ve watched at Selby:Mick Sharp
Who would be first to the bar and last to leave?Ryan Earl
Why Selby RUFC?There's nowhere better.
Best match you’ve played in?2nd team win over Otley. Terry Smith was in tears afterwards!
Most memorable moment:Taking the junior team I coached to play in a final at Twickenham
Funniest think you’ve seen on a rugby pitch:David Hatfield wearing white shorts with an unmistakable brown stain, running off to change.
Who/what do you miss the most?Playing, wish I'd started earlier.
Favourite quote or words of wisdom:Get your first tackle in early, even if it's late!!
Lockdown perception:Think of the parties afterwards.