Derek Hadley (born 6 June 1954) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and

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. He played at representative level for Cumbria, and at club level for Walney Central ARLFC

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(two spells), and Ulverston ARLFC

(two spells), as a , or .

Background

Derek Hadley was born in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Derek Hadley signed for

on 13 August 1973. the same day as Eddie Szymala, and he made his début for Barrow against New Hunslet at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Friday 7 September 1973, and he played his last match (in his first spell) for Barrow against the

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at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Wednesday 30 April 1986, and he made his second début for

against Mansfield Marksman at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Sunday 4 September 1988, and he played his last match (in his second spell) for Barrow against Bramley at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness on Sunday 15 January 1995.

County Cup Final appearances

Through injury, Derek Hadley missed

's 12-8 victory over Widnes in the

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Final during the 1983–84 season at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 1 October 1983.

John Player Trophy Final appearances

Derek Hadley played in

's 5-12 defeat by Warrington in the 1980–81 John Player Trophy Final during the 1980–81 at Central Park, Wigan, on Saturday 24 January 1981.

Testimonial match

Derek Hadley, and Eddie Szymala shared a Testimonial match/ Benefit season at

during the 1983–84 Rugby Football League season, Derek Hadley was awarded a second Testimonial match/ Benefit season at

during the

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Outside of rugby league

Derek Hadley has worked at

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, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9DR.

References

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