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Snippet on Mick Vella

Posted by 1Eyed Eel on April 11, 2011 at 9:50pm

And Hull KR coach Justin Morgan followed suit in highlighting the performance of skipper and ex-Parramatta Eels front-rower Mick Vella after their 38-28 win over Leeds.

The 33-year-old scored the first of Rovers' seven tries, his first for almost two years while it was also his first match back from four out with a knee injury, and Morgan said: "It is great to see him back.

"His performance was good and his leadership was excellent. He gives us a bit of a steady ship. When you look over your shoulder and see Mick Vella there it gives you a lift."

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nick-youngquests-double-lifts-castleford-tigers-to-top-of-english-super-league/story-e6frexni-1226036979868

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Tinkerbell April 11, 2011 at 9:51pm

Awww - how I adored Micky V.

What a wonderful, honest hardworking player he was. : )

It pleases me so much to hear that he is doing well. : )
Ricky April 11, 2011 at 9:53pm

Guy was probably one of my favourite players during the years he was with the club, along with Dean Widders.
Had the chance to meet him as a young kid too, and he was incredibly warm, humble, and I got a picture with him at the time.
Shame he left.
Winston Riley April 11, 2011 at 10:16pm

What else would you expect from a Canley Vale Kooka? I still miss the big unit.
Paul April 11, 2011 at 10:21pm

Good to hear his still going so well.
Blue & Gold Blood April 11, 2011 at 10:49pm

i remember that try he did off the kick off hit up with the bandage strapped around his head. Lol. I gotta aorigin jersey with his name at the back. Love micky vella.
Parra Maverick April 11, 2011 at 11:04pm

Him and David Solomona were my favourite forwards!
eels fan forever April 11, 2011 at 11:05pm

go micky!! so good to hear this!
parraborn! April 11, 2011 at 11:20pm

BIG MICCKKYYY V!

what a great story he has...Played for the eels, worked hard week in, week out. Diagnosed with Cancer, fights it and survivesl, lives on to dominate in England as well.

What a legend!
billy pig April 12, 2011 at 10:33am

thought he retired shit hey how about that
Tinkerbell April 12, 2011 at 5:09pm

Don't get me excited Monster!

Think of what the Swarm could do!

'Oh Mickey you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind hey Mickey!'.

: P