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jacks09 Wrote:

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> It's a big bold claim.....coming from someone who

> detests....actually really detests

> Saracens......Farrell is the best 12 in the world.


I'm a Saracens fan, but have been since the days of Bramley Road, John Buckton, Floyd Steadman, Larry The Lamb (can't remember his real name, but he was a fat winger - a proper fan's favourite) and there was a Scotland international who's name I can't remember.


My Dad used to take me to the games when I was a kid and I remember epic clashes, particularly against the Welsh teams of the time; Swansea (with Maurice Colclough), Bridgend, Newport. Also big amateur games against London Welsh, Richmond, Rosslyn Park.


I also remember all the players joining the fans in the bar after the game (and on occasion at half time!!).

titch juicy Wrote:

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> jacks09 Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > It's a big bold claim.....coming from someone

> who

> > detests....actually really detests

> > Saracens......Farrell is the best 12 in the

> world.

>

> I'm a Saracens fan, but have been since the days

> of Bramley Road, John Buckton, Floyd Steadman,

> Larry The Lamb (can't remember his real name, but

> he was a fat winger - a proper fan's favourite)

> and there was a Scotland international who's name

> I can't remember.

>

> My Dad used to take me to the games when I was a

> kid and I remember epic clashes, particularly

> against the Welsh teams of the time; Swansea (with

> Maurice Colclough), Bridgend, Newport. Also big

> amateur games against London Welsh, Richmond,

> Rosslyn Park.

>

> I also remember all the players joining the fans

> in the bar after the game (and on occasion at half

> time!!).


The Moriarty brothers were so tough at that time.


And now one of their sons is a on tour :)

Laurence Smith. I've found some information on him, although I was convinced he was a winger. Still, a 17st centre in those days was not all muscle. Very little was muscle from memory!



John Buckton 1984 ? 1996

John Buckton, one of the most outstanding three-quarters ever to represent the club, joined Saracens from Hull and East Riding teaming up alongside the 17 stone Laurence Smith to form a highly successful centre partnership. His deceptive snipe-like running made an immediate impact, and he scored eight tries in his first season. He was also selected for the Northern Division against Romania in December 1984.

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