PhilT
philsno1.bsky.social
PhilT
@philsno1.bsky.social
Graphic Designer & Illustrator, lifelong Castleford Tigers, Leeds United & Yorkshire Cricket supporter
On this day 90 years ago, @ctrlfc.bsky.social
led by the legendary Arthur Atkinson, beat Huddersfield
11–8 in the final at Wembley. This was Castleford's first Challenge Cup final win in their first final appearance and much fancied Huddersfield's first defeat in six final appearances.
May 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Castleford entertained Hull FC on this day, 15 April 2000, the Tigers coming out on top 22 - 12
Hull & Gateshead merged in 1999 with £1.25 million as part of the agreement, in 2000, however, the club reverted to Hull FC & a new Gateshead was formed for the 2001 season!
April 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
On this day, 1st March 1969, Leeds were 3rd round Challenge Cup visitors, with Alan Hardisty injured, Derek Edwards moved to stand off, Trevor Bedford slotting in at full back. A tight game saw @ctrlfc.bsky.social 9 - 5 victors, going through to the semi-final & high hopes of a Wembley trip!
March 1, 2025 at 11:48 AM
On this day 21st Feb back in 1970, @ctrlfc.bsky.social took another step on the road to Wembley, with a hard fought 12 - 4 victory over Barrow.
February 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
On the run to Wembley, back on this day in 1969, @ctrlfc.bsky.social beat Wigan in the Challenge Cup 2nd round, the great Johnny Ward was sent off, along with Brian Hogan (the guy who broke Mal Reilly's jaw, whilst playing for Oldham at Cas a few years later).
February 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
On this day, when @ctrlfc.bsky.social begin their 2025 cup campaign, Castleford began a campaign that would see them return to Wembley for the first time in 16 years, coming away with a classy 60 - 6, 1st round victory at Hunslet, Gary French scoring 5 tries to equal the club try scoring record!
February 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
On this day in 1969 @CTRLFC began a cup campaign that would see a return to Wembley after a gap of over 30 years. Cas were drawn away for 12th consecutive time & missing such as Alan Hardisty, Bill Bryant & Johnny Ward, but came away with a hard fought 19 - 7 victory over Hunslet
January 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
On this day in 1992, a great 4th placed castleford travelled to 5th placed Widnes, coming away with an excellent 14 - 4 victory #COYF
January 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Wishing all my friends & family a very Happy & Healthy New Year!
Hoping that in 2025, world leaders can put an end to conflicts around the world, so that Peace on Earth does become a reality!
December 31, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Back in 1991 (pre Superleague), Boxing Day was a regular & much look forward to date in the Rugby League calendar. Hull FC were visitors to Wheldon Road in 1991-92 season ‪@ctrlfc.bsky.social‬ Cas were convincing 30 points to 8 winners back then, a great Cas side! #COYF
December 26, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Keith Hepworth made debut at Huddersfield April '59 was a huge part of @CTRLFC success in 60’s. Played 329 games/66 tries for Cas, Cup winner Wembley '69 & '70 Final Cas game v Hudds, Oct71. 11 GB caps, played all 3 tests Ashes v Australia 1970 last time GB won Ashes RIP Heppy
December 7, 2024 at 3:50 PM
On 5th Dec 82, speedy Cas winger Terry Richardson @telr1711.bsky.social chalked up his 100th try for his home town club @ctrlfc.bsky.social in a John Player tie v Wigan. He hit 100 first class try mark v Hull FC in Sept1982 (as the newspaper clipping), having scored a further 3 tries for Yorkshire.
December 4, 2024 at 3:42 PM
@reecedinsdale.bsky.social just checking in, as getting a very musky smell with X - could be there’s a Trump involved, so following your lead from Normy!
August 13, 2024 at 4:18 PM