FINALLY we have got to the bottom of this team that we mistakenly described as a Saints A team.

One reader with a fine knowledge of the post war game, who did not wish to be named, got in touch to put us right that it was in fact the United Glass (UG) team.

He also supplied details of the team with some pen pictures.

Left to right, standing at the back: Joe Wilson, winger. Lithe, fast, and always dangerous with the ball. Full of potential at this time.
The next player's name escapes me however he played second row. Dave Appleton, prop/second row. A sound player and was one of two brothers that played for UG.

'Plonker' Harrison, prop, a jovial character that later emigrated to Australia, Ken Grundy, speedy centre. His other brothers, Jack, forward, and Dick, a centre also played for UG.

At this time Ken was an office worker at Sheet Works, but later amongst other things was the landlord of the Bird i'th Hand pub for a time: Jimmy Wills, a good solid packman.

Left to right, kneeling: Eddie Morley, Utility man. Gerry Smith, scrum-half.

Fast and always quick to find an opening. Gerry was an Under 21 international, and was signed by Warrington.

Peter Molyneux, stand-off. Quick off the mark, with a good swerve he could always find an opening. Ronnie Lyon, full back and goal kicker.

A clever footballer, very reliable. Clive Huyton, loose forward. Arguably the best in this league.

Clive attracted the attention of a few senior clubs, however, he was quite happy with his Saturday games with UG.

He adds: "I could go on to mention other players that were associated with the club at this time I will name but one - Bernard Owen, fullback and centre.

"He was a good player and had a few seasons with the club. In later life, and for quite a few years, he was the popular landlord of The Seven Stars, Eccleston.

"The trainer/coach was Austin Mather, who gave up his Tuesday and Thursday nights for training, and Saturday afternoons match days throughout the season. All for no pay.