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7. Andy Brown


Full Name:Andy Brown
Playing Position (s):CENTRE
When did you first play at Selby?1974
Have you hung up your boots yet? If so when?1990
Other teams:PONTEFRACT
Where are you now?WHITLEY BRIDGE
What did you enjoy about playing at Selby?The people and facilities
What did playing rugby teach you?respect, team work
You need to take a road trip but must take 3 of your team mates with you. Who would they be?Gary Wakes, Mick Sullivan, Michael Bell
Who would still come with you, without question?Michael Bell
Who was the Selby dressing room joker?Michael Bell
Favourite player you’ve watched at Selby:Mike Lockwood
Who would be first to the bar and last to leave?Michael Bell
Why Selby RUFC?Went to school in Pontefract so progressed to ponte for rugby, but I played cricket with a lot of Selby players, so it seemed natural to come to Selby
Best match you’ve played in?Yorkshire shield final - 1982
Most memorable moment:scoring against Pontefract away - twice
Funniest think you’ve seen on a rugby pitch:ian Wilson finding a scythe blade just over the try line at Goole
Who/what do you miss the most?The team spirit and banter
Favourite quote or words of wisdom:On tour in France and Michael Bell appearing on the balcony in his vest to declare 'you cannot get pissed on this !', referring to the wine and promptly passing out for 45mins.
Lockdown perception:Just get on with it.