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Sinfield joins the greats

Oct 13, 2009
 
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GREAT captains have graced Old Trafford down the years ... and the list of legends now includes Kevin Sinfield. The record books confirm Kevin Sinfield as the finest and most successful player to come from Oldham's rugby league hotbed. Leeds Rhinos' very own Captain Marvel leapt into action yet again at Old Trafford to capture the main prize. This was no comic book caper - Sinfield guided Leeds to a hat-trick of Grand Final crownings and won the coveted Harry Sunderland Trophy as man of the match. He now cements his place alongside the game's all-time greats. So much then for this showpiece finale supposedly being Sean Long's big night on his farewell Saints appearance. Long autobiography Long's "warts and all" autobiography may have created a stir leading up to the game but his fading on-field performance turned into... [read full story]                    

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Captain Kevin claims hat-trick

oldhamadvertiser.co.uk Oct 14, 2009
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Kevin Sinfield the Leeds role model – but can England find a role for him? | Andy Wilson

guardian.co.uk Oct 13, 2009
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