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| Rhys Hopwood |
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| rhyshopwood@hotmail.com |
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| What Other Clubs Have You Played For? |
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| Garden Village , Cherry Grove, |
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| What Is Your Most Memorable Game ? |
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| A game that sticks in my mind is when I beat Bobby Richards at Rhos 21-20. I was 20-16 down and ran out. |
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| I was playing for Garden Village at the time the green was running and it was a great game. |
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| What Is Your Claim To Fame In Bowls? |
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| I was the youngest ever winner of the Burton Cup in 1984 when I beat Rocky Jones of Esclusham 21-10 in the final at Gresford Village. |
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| In those days the competition was very well supported. |
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| What Is Your Claim To Fame Any? |
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| Not sure!! |
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| Who Is The Best Player You Have Played? |
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| Very difficult question. There are some top bowlers in the Wrexham League but for sheer consistency George Jones (Esclusham) |
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| 20 years ago he took some beating. He could play any length and was a gentleman to play. |
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| What Is The Best Green You Have Played On? |
| Parciau when it is running. |
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| What Greens Do You Like Playing On? |
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| Parciau, Rhos. |
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| Do You Like Playing On A Heavy Green? |
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| I would not say I like it but just get your arm back! |
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| How Long Have You Been Playing Bowls? |
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| 25 years |
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| What Is Your Best Moment In Bowls? |
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| Making my debut for Wales in 1984 against South Yorkshire at Brymbo. It was pouring down with rain |
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| but after a bad start I won 21-17. |
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| Do You Like Playing On A Running Green? |
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| Yes, but just as we get used to a fast green the hosepipe comes out! |
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| What Is Your Favourite Football Team? |
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| I have been a Wrexham FC season ticket holder for many years. |
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| Leeds United are my second team. |
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| Do You Have Any Great Ambitions In Bowls? |
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| To win the Welsh Senior Merit and to see the Cunliffe A team win a Cup competition and to improve on our 3rd |
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| place finish last season. |
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| Any Other Comments :- |
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