Dream Team with Mark Nelson

The Fylde chairman and former Lancashire winger & coach chooses the best XV he has played with or against...

1. Sammy Southern – Massive influence for Orrell and Lancashire who led from the front. There were many fantastic Lancashire derbies back then, and Sammy sums up those halcyon days.
2. Mike Dixon – “Dicko” falls into the “should have had 30 caps” category but they kept picking Brian Moore. Brilliant around the field as well as excelling at the nuts and bolts. Part of an awesome Fylde front row.
3. Martin Whitcombe – “Mate” was a great all-round prop and a good footballer too. Hi...

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