Last updated 11:35, Thursday, 24 April 2008

STARS of Workington Town’s great Challenge Cup final team of 50 years ago rolled back the years as special guests of the club on Sunday.

Wembley honour: Workington Town’s veteran players who played in the Challenge Cup final 50 years ago pictured with Town chairman Dave Bowden. Left to right: Eric Stephenson, Harry Archer, John O'Neill, Dave Bowden, Benny Eve, Sol Roper and Bert Eden

Half-back partners Sol Roper and Harry Archer, Bert Eden, John O’Neill, Benny Eve and Eric Stephenson were invited to the Challenge Cup clash with Hull KR, to commemorate Town’s cup final of half a century ago.

Workington went down to a 13-9 defeat against Wigan, at Wembley.

Town chairman Dave Bowden said: “They have 67 years of experience with the club behind them, and are all amazing stalwarts.

“We loved having them there. They are still remembered as part of a great team and a great era, and they certainly enjoyed themselves.

“They don’t get together as much as they like, so the they had a great laugh. Like all great players, they are modest men.”