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Martin Crompton (born 29 September 1969) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, usually as a scrum-half.[1]
Playing career
Warrington
Born in Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Crompton initially played for Warrington. Crompton played stand-off in Warrington's 14–36 defeat by Wigan in the 1990 Challenge Cup Final during the 1989–90 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 28 April 1990, in front of a crowd of 77,729.[3]
Wigan
Crompton moved to his hometown club Wigan in 1992.[4] The transfer fee was decided via tribunal, with Wigan paying £65,000 to Warrington, plus an additional £20,000 if Crompton represented Great Britain.[5] During the 1992–93 season, Crompton appeared as a substitute (replacing wing Martin Offiah) in Wigan's 5–4 victory over St Helens in the 1992 Lancashire Cup Final at Knowsley Road, St Helens on 18 October 1992.[6] Crompton also played from the interchange bench in the 1992 World Club Challenge against the visiting Brisbane Broncos on 30 October 1992.
Later career
After a season with Wigan, Crompton went to Oldham in September 1993,[7] and became captain of the Roughyeds. When Oldham was relegated from Super League, Crompton went to Salford City Reds. After a few seasons with Salford, he moved to Widnes Vikings, helping the club win promotion to the Super League. He retired from rugby league but was an assistant coach at Widnes. As of 2009, he is coaching the Blackpool Panthers.
International career
Crompton was an Ireland international and played at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.
References
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Player Summary: Martin Crompton". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "1989-1990 Challenge Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
- ^ "Jackson matches up to Reilly criteria". The Guardian. London. 10 July 1992. p. 18. ProQuest 187233458.
- ^ "Wires upset by RL ruling". Manchester Evening News. 1 August 1992. p. 50 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "1992–1993 Lancashire Cup Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "Crompton signs for Oldham at long last". Manchester Evening News. 7 September 1993. p. 47 – via British Newspaper Archive.
External links
- The Teams: Ireland
- Statistics at orl-heritagetrust.org.uk
- Profile at wigan.rlfans.com
- Profile at wolvesplayers.thisiswarrington.co.uk
- Profile at rugby.widnes.tv
This page was last edited on 25 February 2024, at 19:10