Mike Critchley
@mike-critchley.bsky.social
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Sports writer St Helens Star and Leigh Journal. Rugby league fan, author and pub ticker.
Go for it!
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A pub for all seasons
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A fleeting visit to Liverpool today but had to have a quick one in
@bridewell.bsky.social
- especially busy on Gold Cup day, but a decent drop of Three Swords
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Long way back for Jacob Host
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Saints forward gives details of surgery on broken leg and ligament damage
SAINTSâ forward Jacob Host has begun his long road back to recovery after undergoing surgery on his broken leg, sustain in last Saturday's win
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25929858.jacob-host-starts-road-recovery-surgery-broken-leg/
2 days ago
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Itâs SLF EveâŚ.and Iâm like a kid at Christmas
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The Marble Arch
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Thereâs only a few days left to help us be heard. Please hit the link belowđ
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add a skeleton here at some point
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The Marble Arch
11 days ago
đ¨WE NEED YOUR HELP AGAINđ¨ Standing strong since 1888 With major development rising next door, we remain committed to preserving the heart, history and heritage of the Arch. (1/3)
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Saints wait on Nene Macdonald scan results
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Saints wait on scans on centre Nene Macdonald's knee injury
PAPUA New Guinean international centre Nene Macdonald is having scans today on the knee injury that has troubled him for the past three weeks
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25925059.saints-waiting-news-nene-macdonalds-knee-injury/
4 days ago
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Set of Six Saints talking points
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Set of Six talking points from Saints' win over Bradford Bulls
SAINTS locked horns with the Bradford Bulls for the first time in 12 years â and it seems that rivalry has continued where it left off
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25921863.six-talking-points-saints-win-bradford-bulls/
5 days ago
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13.1 mile round trip to Commercial, Rainhill, Church View, Widnes and Dandelion, CrontonâŚ.beer half marathon
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Alan won quite a medal collection in his time in rugby league
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Alan Whittle reflects on a remarkable career at Saints and Warrington
FORMER St Helens and Warrington stand off Alan Whittle enjoyed fascinating rugby league career in the late 60s and 1970s
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25916773.alan-whittles-remarkable-career-st-helens-warrington/
7 days ago
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Rowleyâs reaction to Saintsâ win over Bulls
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Rowley pleased with character Saints showed to see off Bradford Bulls
SAINTS boss Paul Rowley was pleased with the character his side showed in beating Bradford Bulls to record their third win of the Super LeagueâŚ
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25917517.paul-rowley-happy-saints-comeback-win-bulls/
7 days ago
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The start of a great rivalry
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Bobbie's bombs, Saints' first cup in 20 years and the start of Bulls rivalry
SAINTS take on Bradford Bulls tomorrow - an opportunity to revisit the intense rivalry between the two giants of the first decade of Super League.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25914870.saints-1996-wembley-win-start-keen-bulls-rivalry/
8 days ago
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#20 years
9 days ago
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This little story has stirred quite a few memories on Facebook fan sitesâŚhappy days
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A trip down memory lane to the old souvenir shop at Saints ground
TODAYâS #ThrowbackThursday takes a trip down memory lane to the old souvenir shop run by the Saints Supportersâ Club at the clubâs KnowsleyâŚ
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25889376.share-memories-old-saints-supporters-club-shop/
16 days ago
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Some memorable matches here down the decades
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This Week in Saints saw some Challenge Cup crackers and big crowds
THIS Week in Saints includes a number of big Challenge Cup ties across the decades
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25889531.week-saints---two-tries-roy-haggerty/
16 days ago
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Big test coming up in France
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Saints' next opponents a much tougher proposition in the Dragons' den
SAINTS will head to Catalans Dragons on Saturday night looking to build on last weekâs much-needed win over Leigh Leopards.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25888827.st-helens-face-tough-catalans-dragons-test-french-soil/
16 days ago
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Saintsâ spine options- but Rowley keeping selection to himself
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Paul Rowley keeps his selection cards close to his chest but he has options
Saints boss Paul Rowley is keeping his cards close to his chest when it comes to his spine selection after the injuries to Jonny Lomax and JackâŚ
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25886039.saints-boss-paul-rowley-keeps-cards-close-chest/
18 days ago
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New book on Lancashire out next week
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Is St Helens still Lancashire? Exploring the county that made the modern world
AUTHOR and journalist Chris Moss has written about travels across the world, but his latest piece of work is one close to his heart.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/25853168.signing-event---chapter-st-helens-book-lancashire/
29 days ago
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New boy Joe Shorrocks on taking on an unenviable challenge at Saints!
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Joe brings his own style in filling Morgan Knowles' massive boots at Saints
Joe Shorrocks is the man tasked with filling Morgan Knowles massive boots at Saints after his departure for the NRL.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25848200.shorrocks-rises-task-filling-morgan-knowles-boots/
about 1 month ago
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Ok - managed to get round 9 in Carlisle, top 4 would be Kings Head, Milbourne, Sportsman and then West Walls.
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Last time I came to Carlisle was 1982âŚtidy little city, love it
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Good place this, Kings Head Carlisle. In CAMRA GBG for last 20 years
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Whistle stop run around Carlisle before I head back. Milbourne Arms. Decent tunes, great beer.
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Up in Workington - opening game of my 49th season following St Helens
about 1 month ago
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Omg. WTF is Happening?
about 1 month ago
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeareâs Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
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Dropped in on an old Manchester favourite tonight
about 1 month ago
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And finished off with a good trawl of Chesterfield- of which these were the pick
about 2 months ago
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Revisited some old favourites in Derby too
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Matlock had some real crackers - loved the News Room
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Had to be done! Had a good mooch round Chesterfield
about 2 months ago
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Weekender begins in Matlock - on to Derby and then maybe Chesterfield. Recommendations?
about 2 months ago
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Thatto coach Mike Woods relishing sold out Challenge Cup date with Widnes
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Thatto coach excited ahead of Challenge Cup clash with Widnes Vikings
Thatto Heath Crusaders prepare to welcome one-time âCup Kingsâ Widnes to Close Street for Sundayâs ChalIenge Cup Round Two tie
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25783307.thatto-heath-ready-widnes-vikings-challenge-cup-clash/
about 2 months ago
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Spot the mistake.
#ThrowbackThursday
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Recalling one 'first' and two 'lasts' for Saints in Super League and one mistake
TODAY'S #ThrowbackThursday goes back to 1996 and a Saints game that was significant date in more ways than one
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25788836.one-first-two-lasts-saints-super-league-1996/
about 2 months ago
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So far, so good for new Saints boss
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So far so good, Rowley's thoughts ahead of his first game in charge at Saints
SATURDAYâS friendly against Castleford Tigers is new-look Saintsâ only pre-season game before the 2026 campaign gets underway a fortnight later
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25787204.rowleys-thoughts-ahead-first-game-charge-saints/
about 2 months ago
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Plenty to look out for in Saturdayâs game
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Rowley - Saints' line-up on Saturday will give a strong pointer to Round 1
A NEW era begins at the BrewDog Stadium on Saturday when Saints play their first game under new coach Paul Rowley against Castleford Tigers
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25784757.st-helens-will-start-castleford-game-strong-line-up/
about 2 months ago
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Saturdayâs team will drop a strong hint for seasonâs starting line-up.
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Rowley - Saints' line-up on Saturday will give a strong pointer to Round 1
A NEW era begins at the BrewDog Stadium on Saturday when Saints play their first game under new coach Paul Rowley against Castleford Tigers
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25784757.st-helens-will-start-castleford-game-strong-line-up/
about 2 months ago
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Could there be an omen ahead of this cup clash
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'Our cup final', says Blackbrook coach ahead of Challenge Cup clash
The last time Blackbrook coach Paul Gartland went head-to-head with his Workington Town counterpart Jonty Gorley he was on the winning side
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25778810.challenge-cup-draw-created-buzz-blackbrook/
about 2 months ago
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Vote for St Helensâ best centre of Super League era
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Vote for Saints' best two centres of the Super League era?
NOW is the time to vote for St Helens' best two centres of the Super League era?
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25771503.makes-st-helens-best-centres-super-league-shortlist/
about 2 months ago
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Pick your top 5 St Helens centres to make the shortlist.
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Who makes the shortlist of Saints' best centres of the Super League era?
WHO have been St Helens' best centres in the Super League era?
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25771503.makes-st-helens-best-centres-super-league-shortlist/
about 2 months ago
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Vote for Saintsâ best full back of the Super League era
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Vote for Saints' best full back of the first 30 years of Super League
IT is now approaching 30 years since Super League kicked off â and we want you to pick the best Saints XIII
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25765913.vote-st-helens-best-full-back-super-league-era/
about 2 months ago
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Last couple of leaves defiantly clinging on
about 2 months ago
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St Helens and Districtâs shortlist revealed
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The eight strong shortlist for St Helens and District pub of the year
VOTING is now open to decide on which is the best real ale pub in St Helens and the surrounding areas
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/25755421.shortlist-st-helens-district-pub-year/
2 months ago
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Tribute to former international refereeâFearless Fredâ.
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Tributes paid to St Helens' top international rugby union referee Fred Howard
TRIBUTES have been paid to St Helensâ former top class international rugby union referee, schoolmaster and sports store owner Fred Howard
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25746224.ex-international-rugby-union-referee-fred-howard-died/
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This week in Saints
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Sweet and sour for Clive Griffiths - This Week in Saints
THIS Week in Saints saw the men in the red vee pile even more agony on Warrington, under the temporary charge of Clive Griffiths
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25748904.week-saints---sweet-sour-clive-griffiths/
2 months ago
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#ThrowbackThursday
How many muddy faces can you identify?
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How many of these Saints and Warrington mudlarks can you name?
REMEMBER when rugby league was played in real mudbaths in the winter seasons before Super League?
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/25749319.put-names-st-helens-warrington-mudlarks/
2 months ago
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Had to break my journey at Hebden Bridge- what a place
@foxandgoose.org
is. Great pub,great beer
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Loved this place, a bit punky with great beerâŚDukeâs, Halifax
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Vocation & Co, Halifax
2 months ago
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In the Big Six, Halifax
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