Sad, sad day - a player, coach and man who did so much for the club.
Frank and Vinty were the stars when I first watched - they looked like giants to a little kid - they still seem like giants almost 60 years later.
RIP Frank and genuine condolences to his family and many friends,
Excellent eulogy regarding his time at Oldham in the Oldham web site - worth a read. He was so highly regarded both as a player and a man, Widnes should be very proud of him.
Sad news indeed.
Excellent eulogy regarding his time at Oldham in the Oldham web site – worth a read. He was so highly regarded both as a player and a man, Widnes should be very proud of him.
There is summat similar on our site as well.
I tried to copy and paste it, but for some reason, I couldn't manage it!
Spelly.
Yes a great player for widnes and Great Britain, I was only young when he played here, but still remember him being a good player.
Does anybody remember why he left to go to Saints in 1966?
Yes a great player for widnes and Great Britain, I was only young when he played here, but still remember him being a good player. Does anybody remember why he left to go to Saints in 1966?
Yes, Widnes, not for the first time, nor last, were skint and short of experienced forwards. Frank didn't want to leave, but he was traded anyway for Ray French (great signing), and a second row called Dave Markey, who was nondescript and hardly played later, and a reputed £5500.
There was uproar in the town at the time. My elder brother vowed never to watch Widnes again (which of course, didn't last long) and loads of fans were very upset.
The following day, we played Leigh at home, and got battered, which hardly placated anybody.
By the way, I could be wrong, but I think the year was 1967.
Interesting comments and information from Schoey too.
In the Millenium days we used to eat at the club and then go to our seats. We were asked if we would mind if a guest ate at our table. It was Alan A'Court, I believe he was an Everton player and was a guest of Frank Myler's. I asked him how he knew Frank and he commented that everyone knows Frank - there wasn't a Charity event that he didn't attend!
Again, a measure of the man.
Rest in Peace Frank.
Interesting comments and information from Schoey too. In the Millenium days we used to eat at the club and then go to our seats. We were asked if we would mind if a guest ate at our table. It was Alan A’Court, I believe he was an Everton player and was a guest of Frank Myler’s. I asked him how he knew Frank and he commented that everyone knows Frank – there wasn’t a Charity event that he didn’t attend! Again, a measure of the man.
That's such a cool story, speaks volumes for the admiration people had for Frank Myler: Btw Alan A'Court played in the World Cup for England and Shankly's early Liverpool team...