A trip to Bordeaux to watch a spot of Top 14 rugby had been organised some time ago by Jon Amor for friends Paul Stapleton, Andy Riches and Vaughan Evans.
As chance would have it Phil (who left Fleetwood for France in 2005 (and never came back!) lives just over an hour away from Bordeaux and after contacting Phils nephew Bill (who also lives in France) a meet up was arranged.
A fluent French speaker, Phil was a great guide around the city for our group and also waxed lyrical about his time at Fleetwood and told some great stories.
I'm sure some of our more 'mature' members will remember (Hanging basket) Phil and again should trigger some great memories.