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Post by kreuzbergred on Sept 10, 2021 17:15:33 GMT
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Post by Carnster on Sept 10, 2021 17:39:57 GMT
Sad news.
When I was a kid and played my first RL season, I was fortunate enough to be presented with the player of the year by Les Bettinson. A lovely man, who couldn't do enough for you. I count myself lucky to have known his company. He became good friends with my Dad and I'm lucky to have heard his stories first hand.
Gutted.
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Post by kreuzbergred on Sept 10, 2021 17:55:37 GMT
Just Remembered, When I was about 12/13 On Holiday in California A Pamela anderson lookalike in a Beach Cafe in California Heard me and my Parents and Sisters Chatting "Hey you guys are from Manchester " Her Mum/Aunt was from Salford and Her PE Teacher was Les Bettinson in the 50s/60s?? Maybe Seedley /Weaste.
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Post by dixon13 on Sept 10, 2021 18:35:29 GMT
Started playing in the fifties coach when we won the championship in the seventies then became manager of Gt Britain
Les RIP.
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Post by bonitared on Sept 10, 2021 18:37:59 GMT
He was a gentleman.
Remember him from partnering Ernie Critchley in the centre,opposing a young Colin Dixon who broke Les’s nose,all the way through to his time as coach and being influential in bringing players through.
A tremendous servant to the club
RIP
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Post by chief on Sept 10, 2021 18:43:40 GMT
R I P
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Post by hillbillyred on Sept 10, 2021 19:24:00 GMT
How time is leaving God bless and thanks Les
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Post by Old Dave on Sept 11, 2021 9:59:51 GMT
Very sad news.
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Post by osrd on Sept 11, 2021 11:08:36 GMT
Sad news indeed, as a young schoolboy I remember Les making his home debut in March 1957 along with Arthur Openshaw who was a local lad from Langworthy Juniors.
Les was a true gentleman who was respected by all the people that knew him.RIP Les one of the best.
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Post by russ on Sept 11, 2021 13:13:15 GMT
Just heard RIP Les.
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Post by redunderthebed on Sept 11, 2021 19:05:39 GMT
RIP Les
He and Mrs B sat in front of us a few times when my daughter and I used to sneak into the ‘posh seats’ at the willows. They were both lovely people
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