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My Father, My Hero; Phil's tribute to his dad Alan Gwilliam

MY dad, former Saints and Warrington halfback Alan Gwilliam passed away recently at the age of 71.
He had been in ill health for a few years and finally succumbed on 7 May 2021. Admitted to Whiston Hospital on April 24 he was diagnosed with sepsis ‘Gwilly’ was only given a few days to live, but always being a fighter, Dad defied medical experts and managed to hold on for a further two weeks.
In a year that has seen so much sadness, separation and death for everyone across the country it s difficult to put Dad’s journey into context as no life is worth more than any other. ....

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Tribute to ex-Saints and Warrington half back Alan Gwilliam

LAST Friday saw the passing of one of the most popular characters on the rugby league scene at the age of 71 after a long illness.
Alan Gwilliam, whose first name was Joseph, was a pupil at St Anselms School and a product of the famous nursery at Blackbrook ARLFC. He turned professional with the Saints on 28th September 1971, when the club had just celebrated their second consecutive Championship success. He made his debut soon afterwards, when he came off the bench against Batley, in a 35-5 victory at Knowsley Road on 25th October.
Although Alan was essentially a scrum-half, he could fill in at centre, as well as in the halves and he was utilised off the bench on 15 occasions during his 47 appearances for the seniors. A really tough customer, his best season was in 1973-74, when he made 25 appearances and scored 6 tries. He became a valuable squad member, especially when scrum-half Ken Kelly was transferred to Bradford Northern in 1973. ....

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