Pat Richards = LEGEND











This is one of the reasons I love RL. Only a handful of football players would have done something like this. The community spirit in RL is fantastic and I'm so happy for your lad

Top bloke! A true sportsman!

Pat Richards = class act!

Well done Pat, Top bloke



and a big well done

to your lad for choosing to write to Pat instead of some overpaid overrated ponce

My better half had a serious heart attack in June - was in hospital 3 months so we have missed a big chunk of the season and had to be armchair supporters for most of this season but when someone mentioned it to Pat he signed a man of steel rugby ball with a message wishing a speedy recovery and sent it over to us. Also have to say Simon Collinson was very helpful in the early stages when I asked him for some advice. Just goes to show what nice people there are around us especially in rugby league

That's good n'all but i already know his favourite coloured horse.

He did two signed photos for my 3 year old earlier this season for his birthday he really is a top bloke.

I remember doing this as a kid in a Leeds primary, i wrote to Michael Owen (@ Liverpool back then) and the school sent it off via the relevant links and i got back a signed print of him, a signed team photo and a small book thing. This it was about books and poems and his fav was Pie in the Sky.

why mate, do you want the young lad to help you write a letter too , or just help you to write





great story BTW



Richards the legend !!

Heartwarming stuff.

Think most of our players if not all are good with the younger fans, always see Sam talking and signing autographs with them all which is a great touch for someone who 10 years ago would have been in their position pestering the players for an autograph.

I think this highlights the difference between rugby players and their elitist wendyball brethern; in my experience the rugby boys are very much down-to-earth people who recognise the value of the fans' support. I have spoken to a fair few players over the past couple of years and found them to be courteous, friendly and receptive to fans' thoughts.



On the other hand I've met a couple of lower league footballers and found them to be aloof to the point of rude. They certainly appear to think they're the 'Big I Am'.



I'm glad Pat did what he did, it shows that a moment of thought and time from a professional sportsman can make a young kids day.