Warrington Wolves Homecoming

Thousands gathered, yesterday, in front of Warrington Town Hall, in order to welcome home the 2009 Challenge Cup winners, the Warrington Wolves.  I should know, because I was there.  In order to finish off the Wembley Weekend, here are some of my photos of the rain soaked event.

The fans patiently wait on the Town Hall lawn

They were also waiting patiently behind me.

The bus is finally in sight..just about. You should be able to make out the cup underneath the arch of the magnificent golden gates.

With the team bus finally arriving at the town hall, the inevitable happened, and the heavens opened.  It wasn’t just a summer shower, it absolutely lashed down.  It was a sweet relief when the giant flag went overhead, acting like a giant umbrella.  The players were all on an open top bus, just wearing t-shirts, but I’m guessing by that stage they were too pissed to notice.  The crowd didn’t seem to mind either:

The cup is raised to the fans, and the rain sodden fans cheer.

After a few speeches, from aboard the bus, that was that. And we went home before we all drowned. Happy days.

For the rest of my photos, click here.