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9 unusual facts about Phil Gould


1993 State of Origin series

New South Wales came out inspired by the half-time words of Phil Gould and struck back promptly and with purpose.

New South Wales were playing their second series under Phil Gould.

Brian Battese

Although Battese started the 1984 season in reserve-grade, in April he replaced the injured Phil Gould and retained the position for the remainder of the year and played in the premiership winning team against Parramatta.

Daine Laurie

Laurie said of the matter, "Gus just called me out at training at around 2pm, and bang: "You gotta go, mate - hopefully, you can find another club.

Diana Winter

Some of the album was recorded in collaboration with Phil Gould.

Ricky Stuart

His coaching approach continued the Phil Gould legacy of matching the Queensland passion by focussing the NSW players' pride in the jumper and achievements of those who have worn it before.

A former international representative rugby league and rugby union player – a dual-code international – Stuart also played State of Origin for New South Wales in the first Gould era.

Rivalries in the National Rugby League

The rivalry between these two sides arise from the Roosters recruiting Brad Fittler and Phil Gould from the Panthers in an attempt to turn the Roosters' fortunes around after almost a decade out of the finals.

The Chinese Way

It was Level 42's first top-30 single in the United Kingdom, and helped Mark King, Mike Lindup and the brothers Rowland Gould (universally known as "Boon") and Phil Gould build their fanbase in the UK.


Boots N' All

An original British television concept, there used to be a version of the show broadcast on Nine Network in Australia, hosted by Andrew Voss and Phil Gould, and had regularly featured chairman of Bye Supporters club Tim Andrews, and Sydney Roosters mascot Brian the Rooster.


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