Like father like son is an ancient proverb which applies to former St Helens' legend Paul Sculthorpe and his 19-year-old son Jake, but with a subtle difference.
Sculthopre senior made his name in a 10-year stint at Knowsley Road, starting in 1998, where he won every domestic honour in the sport, as well as two World Club Challenge crowns and named Man of Steel twice.
His son is now hoping to following in his footstep but in the coolurs of arch-enemy Wigan Warriors.
Jake is a promising stand-off, having been part of the Wigan academy squad for several years after being picked up from junior club Shevington Sharks.
Paul, who was among those watching him in action for Wigan's U19s in their recent Capital Challenge clash with London Skolars at the Honourable Artillery Company Ground in the City of London, is proud to see the teenager making his way in the professional game.
''Obviously they're the enemy from back in my day, but he's been at Wigan a good few years now coming through the academy," Sculthorpe told Sky TV.
"It has been good watching him - he's got a bit more flair than me.''
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Scully Junior following in father's footsteps ... but in the enemy camp
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Scully Junior following in father's footsteps ... but in the enemy camp
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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Re: Scully Junior following in father's footsteps ... but in the enemy camp
josie andrews wrote: ↑Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:05 pm Like father like son is an ancient proverb which applies to former St Helens' legend Paul Sculthorpe and his 19-year-old son Jake, but with a subtle difference.
Sculthopre senior made his name in a 10-year stint at Knowsley Road, starting in 1998, where he won every domestic honour in the sport, as well as two World Club Challenge crowns and named Man of Steel twice.
His son is now hoping to following in his footstep but in the coolurs of arch-enemy Wigan Warriors.
Jake is a promising stand-off, having been part of the Wigan academy squad for several years after being picked up from junior club Shevington Sharks.
Paul, who was among those watching him in action for Wigan's U19s in their recent Capital Challenge clash with London Skolars at the Honourable Artillery Company Ground in the City of London, is proud to see the teenager making his way in the professional game.
''Obviously they're the enemy from back in my day, but he's been at Wigan a good few years now coming through the academy," Sculthorpe told Sky TV.
"It has been good watching him - he's got a bit more flair than me.''
https://www.sthelensreporter.co.uk/spo ... 1-10222456
If he's half as tough and determined as his Dad, we will have a good signing on our hands.
Re: Scully Junior following in father's footsteps ... but in the enemy camp
Was abit gutted when saints signed Paul. You could see his potential straight when he was 18 playing for wolves.