Bernard Ganley, the former Great Britain, Lancashire and Oldham RLFC rugby league player died on Friday (June 26).

Ganley, a key member of the famous Oldham side of the 1950s, was the first RL goal-kicker to kick more than 200 goals in a season, when, during season 1957-58 he kicked 219.
It was a world record that stood until Salford's David Watkins kicked 221 during season 1972-73.

The Leigh born marksman signed for Oldham from amateur club Leigh Spinners in 1950 making his first team debut against Liverpool Stanley in 1951. He went on to play 341 first team matches for the club kicking a total of 1,358 goals.

His 14 goals against Liverpool in 1959 still stands as a club record and his 10 goals for Great Britain against France in 1957 equalled Lewis Jones' international record.

He retired from playing in 1961 when he left Watersheddings to take up a position as a TV and radio presenter with the BBC followed by forming his own successful accountancy practice.

The funeral which will be held at St Vincent's RC church in Knutsford at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 8. The funeral director is Hooley, Watson & Buckley who can be contacted on 01625 422734 for further information.