In this next year he will be hosting an event every month to try and reach his target of £50,000 (a thousand pound for each year of his life).
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We are looking for donations, auction prizes, businesses to sponsor match balls etc....any help no matter how big or small is welcomed
Please support Neil in this fantastic year long venture as he reaches the 50 milestone.
- About Neil:
Started Rugby career at Wigton season 79-80
Shield winner:1980
u21 cup winner, County Cup R up, Shield R up, Workington floodlit comp winner: 1981
Bruge tour winners, Brussels: 1984
Got first county cap: 1985
Played over 50 games
Captain county: 1989
County cup winner: 1986
Captain: 1987
Player coach: 1988-1991
County cup winner:1991
Moved to Netherhall
Player coach 1991
Cumbria Cup R up 1993, 1995 and 2001
Maxi McDowell Man of the match 1995
Coach of County U20
Lost Twickenham final 1998 v East Midlands
Took Refereeing course 2004
Started reffing full time 2008 reaching level 7/6 to date
Cricket career
Wigton 3rd
XI 1988, Club player of the year 89
Started Netherhall Cricket club 1992 in Mid week cricket league
Name and venue change to Royal George, Stainburn school 2004- Present
Started playing for British Steels CC 2004-Present
Moved to Southfield 2008- Present
Cumbria Vets
Played for Cumbria Vets (over 35) 1997- present, over 30 game