Derek Hadley
| Personal information | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Derek Wilfred Hadley | |||||
| Born | 6 June 1954 Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire | |||||
| Playing information | ||||||
| Position | Wing, Centre, Stand-off/Five-eighth, Second-row, Loose forward/Lock | |||||
| Club | ||||||
| Years | Team | Pld | T | G | FG | P |
| 13 Aug 1973–30 Apr 1986 | Barrow | 230+44 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| 4 Sep 1988–15 Jan 1995 | Barrow | 23+26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 323 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 112 | |
| Representative | ||||||
| Years | Team | Pld | T | G | FG | P |
| ≤1982–≥82 | Cumbria | 3 | ||||
| Source: rugbyleagueproject.org | ||||||
Derek Hadley (6 June 1954[1]) born in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, is a professional rugby league footballer of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and referee, playing at representative level for Cumbria, and at club level for Walney Central ARLFC, Barrow (twice), and Ulverston ARLFC (twice), as a Wing, Centre, Stand-off/Five-eighth, Second-row, or Loose forward/Lock.[2]
Playing career
Derek Hadley signed for Barrow on the same day as Eddie Szymala, and made his début for Barrow against New Hunslet at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Friday 7 September 1973, and played his final game for Barrow against Sheffield Eagles at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Wednesday 30 April 1986, and made his second début for Barrow against Mansfield Marksman at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Sunday 4 September 1988, and played his second final game for Barrow against Bramley at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Sunday 15 January 1995.
County Cup final appearances
Through injury, Derek Hadley missed Barrow's 12-8 victory over Widnes in the 1983 Lancashire Cup final during the 1983–84 season at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 1 October 1983.[3]
John Player Trophy final appearances
Derek Hadley played Loose forward/Lock in Barrow's 5-12 defeat by Warrington in the 1980–81 John Player Trophy final at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 24 January 1981.[2]
Testimonial match
Derek Hadley, and Eddie Szymala shared a Testimonial match/Benefit season at Barrow during the 1983–84 Rugby Football League season, Derek Hadley was awarded a second Testimonial match/Benefit season at Barrow during the 1993–94 Rugby Football League season.
Outside of rugby league
Derek Hadley has worked at GlaxoSmithKline, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9DR.
References
- ↑ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- 1 2 "Profile at barrowrlfc.com". barrowrlfc.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ↑ "1983-1984 Lancashire Cup Final". nwemail.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.