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Stephen Holgate

(@widiot)
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Just seen on Twitter that he’s passed away, part of our promotion squad in 2001 If I’m not mistaken.

 

RIP. 

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Topic starter Posted : 16/11/2021 10:14 pm
widneslatic
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Posted by: @widiot

Just seen on Twitter that he’s passed away, part of our promotion squad in 2001 If I’m not mistaken.

 

RIP. 

He was indeed, very underrated player too.

Sadly, he didn't have the best of time since retiring.

Diagnosed as Bipolar, he also struggled with Drink & Drug addiction

Hope he finds his peace now 🙏

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Posted : 16/11/2021 11:11 pm
 MT
(@mt)
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That’s really sad. Far too young. RIP Stephen.

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Posted : 17/11/2021 9:08 am
 Mr H
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This is very sad! He was an underrated player - hadn't realised he had so many problems in later life.

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Posted : 17/11/2021 9:57 am
(@glynn)
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Former England, Wigan Warriors, Hull FC and Workington Town forward Stephen Holgate has died, aged 49.

The Hensingham amateur from Cumbria joined Workington in July 1994 and played in their 1996 Super League campaign before moving to Wigan.

Holgate was a Grand Final winner in the inaugural game against Leeds at Old Trafford in 1998, and featured in the top flight for Hull and Halifax.

He also helped Widnes win the Northern Ford Premiership Grand Final in 2001.

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Posted : 17/11/2021 12:22 pm
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