December 13, 2024
A family affair as 14 dads and their boys made up the entire team during the cup match victory

A family affair as 14 dads and their boys made up the entire team during the cup match victory

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14 dads and boys who made up the Lymm Eagles team against Wallasey (Image: contributed)

A LYMM rugby team made up entirely of “dads and their boys” won their cup this weekend.

Fourteen fathers have teamed up with 14 of their sons to create a unique squad of players for the clash with Wallasey at Crouchley Lane – and they’re checking to see if it’s a world record!

The fathers, who are in the twilight of their playing careers, and their boys, who are starting out at senior level after attending the Lymm mini, junior and Colts academy, have teamed up for the Lymm Eagles, which is the club’s third team rugby.

The rugby on display was a treat to watch as Lymm defeated their spirited visitors 46-24 and progressed to the next round of the NOWIRUL Cotton Traders Bowl competition.

Match organizer and one of the fathers who played, Martin Henderson, was proud of everyone who got involved.

“It seemed like a can’t-miss opportunity,” he said.

“As fathers, we all watched and supported our boys growing up playing rugby at Lymm and now we play alongside them. Honestly, it was a huge pleasure for all of us!

“In addition, we have been in contact with the Guinness Book of World Records to see if this has ever been done before, with these figures.

“We send them evidence, including this photo, the team sheet and match footage, and await their response.

“You never know, and maybe we will have another chance to play together in the next round of the cup.”

The 14 selections of the father and son team, with dad named first:

Martin Henderson-Fin Henderson

Chris Kinsey-Alfie Kinsey

Jez Ure-Max Ure

Guy Larkin-Ollie Larkin

John Millachip-Henry Millachip

Phil Hunter-Archie Hunter

Alan Reddecliff-Jamie Reddecliff

Neil Anderson-Rhys Anderson

Pete Milla-Isaac Millachip

Dave Ratcliffe-Harry Ratcliffe

Dave Reed – Reuben Reed

Phil Griffiths-Luke Griffiths

Rob Blackmore-Ethan Blackmore

Nick Stone-Oscar Stone

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