It is funny how things have a way of coming full circle! Roy has always had Catch wrestling as his number one sport but was forced to adapt and change towards freestyle wrestling to save the club. For years, he believed that reviving Catch wrestling from its birthplace in Wigan would be an impossible task, so he focused his efforts on coaching freestyle wrestling and keeping that side of the sport alive.

Roy’s daughter Andrea says, ‘I have spent well over a decade encouraging my dad to coach Catch Wrestling again. I appreciate that his knowledge is unique, and that so few people have the depth of understanding that he does. It is so important to preserve this fantastic sport, not just for its historical origins but also for the complex, sequential techniques that make it what it is. These are the techniques that truly set Catch Wrestling apart.’

FINALLY, after much persuasion, Roy has agreed to coach Catch-as-Catch Wrestling again. He now understands that if the few remaining coaches from Riley’s Gym don’t pass on their knowledge, this treasured style of wrestling will fade into obscurity. The rich heritage of Catch Wrestling will be lost forever, buried in the pages of history.

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