Wire2Wolves.com is the official heritage website set up by The Foundation. Warrington Rugby League Football club was founded back in 1879 and has become part of life and the memories of the people of Warrington.
This site has been set up to celebrate and remember our communities memories young and old which will be archived for future generations.
Warrington Wolves was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former player and referee Arthur Fryer, 78, last week.
Arthur did not leave the game completely and took up refereeing reaching a senior level in 1976. He made his first appearance as a senior referee as Warrington took on Oldham.
Following his retirement Arthur became an active member of the Warrington Past Players Association.
His funeral will take place at Walton Lea Crematorium on Wednesday 10th June 2009 at 11.30am.
Warrington Wolves was deeply
saddened to hear of the passing of former player Derek Noonan, who played in
the 1974 Challenge Cup Final. It's almost 35 years to do the day that Derek
picked up his winners medal. All at
Derek Noonan was one of Alex Murphy’s first
signings for
Derek was a regular in the team over the
next few years in what was one of
The following season he played at stand-off
in the replayed BBC Television Floodlight Trophy final and centre in the
Challenge Cup final.
Noonan was a classy centre whose defence was
very strong. He also had pace that allowed him to play at stand-off or on
the wing. He made 147 appearances for
Derek’s abilities were recognised at
international level with three appearances for
Noonan left
Four players were inducted yesterday into the Warrington Wolves Hall of Fame on 19th April 2009 by the Past Players Association.
The players are Arthur Skelhorn, Bobby Greeough, Dave Chisnall and John Bevan.
More details in the Hall of Fame section
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