Croft retires
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One of the best wingers we have had... no better sights in rugby than seeing Crofty soaring above the opposition in a line out or galloping down a wing. He will be missed, Good Luck Tom
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A legend is defined as someone very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area. I think Crofty qualifies for many who live and breathe rugby, Tigers, Leicester and Leicestershire/Rutland. Admired by what he did, when he did it, how he did it and for whom!
Back in 2014 when grandson #1 was born, we didn't know if he'd be tall and quick like Tom Croft or a bit shorter and built like a wrecking ball like Tom Youngs . So we decided to just call him Thomas and let nature take its course!
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Not that anyone really uses the term wing forward anymore but if you did you couldn't go far wrong with the definition being Crofty.
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Well, I'm not going to argue with that, maybe he was after all.strawclearer wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16, 2017 1:51 pmA legend is defined as someone very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area. I think Crofty qualifies for many who live and breathe rugby, Tigers, Leicester and Leicestershire/Rutland. Admired by what he did, when he did it, how he did it and for whom!
Back in 2014 when grandson #1 was born, we didn't know if he'd be tall and quick like Tom Croft or a bit shorter and built like a wrecking ball like Tom Youngs . So we decided to just call him Thomas and let nature take its course!
I'll remember him more for his line-out prowess than anything else.
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He did spend a lot of time out wide, with good reason too. I remember going up to Headingly to watch an away match when he was a tyro and Goodey was dropping cross kicks left and right to him.
OTY was playing 12 that day too. Seems a lifetime ago.
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All the best Tom,a genuine world class player in his peak and England's best ever back row lineout forward. Mafi coming in to replace him?.
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Yes really. I think you might find yourself in a very small group if you don't afford him that accolade. How else would you describe someone who in addition to his loyal service at Tigers has the number of England and Lions caps he has, has played the way he has played the game, had his lineout abilities and scored the memorable tries he has. I echo all the sentiments expressed by others who have posted with the exception of your posts in this thread.
Good luck Crofty whatever you decide to do next and thanks for the memories!
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Tom Croft was a great player for Tigers, England and the Lions. A brave but rushed slightly clumsy tackle at the Stoop set in train the series of injuries that have led to his early retirement. This season we saw Tom as Captain lead from the front in our pre-season victory in Bridgend and also cameo performance at home v Ospreys where a brilliant run and off load to set up a try showed the class was still there even if the durability was not. I am relieved that Tom has decided to call it a day whilst still in relative good health and avoided life changing injury.
Thank you Tom for the many exciting performances and good luck with whatever future path you take.
Thank you Tom for the many exciting performances and good luck with whatever future path you take.
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Not posted on here for quite a while...
Tom Croft, an exceptional talent and my favourite player from when I first started going to Welford Road.
The better part of me always hoped to see him in full flight for Tigers again, but I guess it wasn't to be.
Superior line-out technician; who along with Deacs and Parling, made our line-out the one to be feared.
Hang up your boots with pride Crofty.
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Tom Croft, an exceptional talent and my favourite player from when I first started going to Welford Road.
The better part of me always hoped to see him in full flight for Tigers again, but I guess it wasn't to be.
Superior line-out technician; who along with Deacs and Parling, made our line-out the one to be feared.
Hang up your boots with pride Crofty.
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A sad, sad day but I had a feeling this was inevitable.
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Against Harlequins at home last season?
And also captained the preseason victory at Bridgend whilst set up a try versus the Ospreys at WR
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Yes, we've been expecting this announcement for a while now. At his best, his name was one of the first on the team sheet, be it for Tigers, England or Lions. He's without question one Tigers' best wing forwards (yes, I still say wing forward!) ever and for me is a legend of the club. All the best , Tom.
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Great player and a great Tiger, all the best Tom
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