THE Warrington Wolves foundation opened Friday's beer festival at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in conjunction with the launch of the charity's legacy awards.

Following the success of the debut event last year, the charity hosted its second festival in the South Stand.

As part of the 'Heart and Sole of Rugby League' awards a footprint was displayed in the stand for the winners.

Those honoured were former players Hilary Steel MBE, Walter Norris, Joe Manley, Phil Hynes and Derek 'Nobby' Clarke.

After Wolves star Ashton Sims and former player Alastair Brindle cut the ribbon to officially open the event, celebrations took place to remember those whose impact on the game is still being felt today.

"It is brilliant here today and I can't believe there is a bottle of beer with my photo on," said Mr Brindle.

"I have to say that Walter Norris was not just good for Warrington bur for rugby league as a whole.

"He did so much voluntary work like standing on the touchlines and he should have got an MBE."

Sims, who tried his hand behind the bar during the event, was pleased to have been given the chance to take on his latest role.

"We are no club without the supporters and the community - we have to make sure there is a good link between the club in any professional sport," he said.

"That is what drives this club forward. I have never done anything like this and it is a really good initiative from the club.

"I will always be about the community - if anyone comes up to me and asks me for a picture or signature I am always happy to do it, I am not one of those guys who think because of being on TV I am out of reach."