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In an already remarkable year,
more history was made at
Hemsworth Miners Welfare. As
well as promotion to their
highest standard of football ever,
Harry Viggars became the first
ever player to be contracted to
club, writes Dave Stirland.
“Benno (manager) got in touch
and wanted me to sign and I
didn’t have to think twice. It was
an easy decision to stay and
continue the club’s success.
helping him to pick up
supporters and players’ player of
the year last season.
“I thought I’d had a good season
but I never expected to win
anything. It’s a great feeling to
know that you’re performances
are appreciated, but not half the
feeling of the night at Dronfield.”
“People were writing us off
because of the obvious
After a successful season
departures but we believe we’re
featuring in Hemsworth’s title
more than capable of competing
run interest sparked in the
at this level.”
The eventual scenes of
defender as teams circled for his
confirming promotion coming
signature. However there was
The laid back style of Harry’s
from a goal down made for a
no doubt in what the 20-year-old performances have proved
tremendous spectacle.
wanted to do.
popular with the Wells faithful
“It was amazing to give
something back to the fans who
follow us through thick and thin.”
The humble beginning of Harry’s
footballing story is similar to
most, playing with his local
village team. Ackworth Juniors
had an eager right back starting
out, soon to develop as a
winger. Most notable of his time
there was a season going
unbeaten and those nostalgic
memories still bring joy today. All
memories aren’t smiles though
as a flashback to an own goal
deflecting in off a buttock leaves
a teeth gritting grimace.
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