Name Derek Hadley | ||
Derek Hadley ( (1954-06-06) 6 June 1954 ) born in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, is a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and referee, playing at representative level for Cumbria, and at club level for Walney Central ARLFC[1], Barrow (twice), and Ulverston ARLFC[2] (twice), as a wing, Centre, Stand-off/Five-eighth, Second-row, or loose forward/lock.
Contents
- Playing career
- County Cup Final appearances
- John Player Trophy Final appearances
- Testimonial match
- Outside of rugby league
- References
Playing career
Derek Hadley signed for Barrow on the same day as Eddie Szymala, and made his début for Barrow against New Hunslet at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Friday 7 September 1973, and played his last match for Barrow against Sheffield Eagles at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Wednesday 30 April 1986, and made his second début for Barrow against Mansfield Marksman at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Sunday 4 September 1988, and played his second last game for Barrow against Bramley at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Sunday 15 January 1995.
County Cup Final appearances
Through injury, Derek Hadley missed Barrow's 12-8 victory over Widnes in the 1983 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1983–84 season at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 1 October 1983.
John Player Trophy Final appearances
Derek Hadley played loose forward/lock in Barrow's 5-12 defeat by Warrington in the 1980–81 John Player Trophy Final during the 1980–81 at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 24 January 1981.
Testimonial match
Derek Hadley, and Eddie Szymala shared a Testimonial match/Benefit season at Barrow during the 1983–84 Rugby Football League season, Derek Hadley was awarded a second Testimonial match/Benefit season at Barrow during the 1993–94 Rugby Football League season.
Outside of rugby league
Derek Hadley has worked at GlaxoSmithKline, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9DR.