WARRINGTON Rugby League Service Area and Warrington Wolves Foundation have been celebrating the ongoing career of one of the town’s best coaches.

A surprise ‘This is your life’ was arranged for Brian Chambers to mark an excellent career in the game and as a gesture for all the hard work and hours he continually puts in.

Several people, including current Wolves academy coach Gary Chambers spoke about Brian and his influence on them and their careers, at the Bridge Bar event in Latchford.

Brian, who ‘semi’ retired last year, still coaches in schools and at academy and scholarship level.

The 66-year-old from Grappenhall works for The Wolves Foundation on special projects, delivering leaders awards to the homeless and working with children who have disabilities.

Not only is Brian also a coaching mentor for all the town’s service area representative coaches, but coaches throughout rugby league.

Alan Kilshaw, service area co-ordinator, said: “I’ve known Brian through rugby league since I was 12 and his enthusiasm for the game is still as strong now as it was then.

“The hours Brian does are above and beyond. He has helped and coached so many good players, teams and helped mould some great coaches, that we felt Brian deserved a night to honour his work.

“But there’s no sign of him stopping which is great for the game and the people he works closely with.”

Neil Kelly, Foundation director, said: “Brian has given his life to training both coaches and players in rugby league.

“His home town of Warrington has benefited from his experience, producing some of the finest coaches and players.

“He has coached some great players who have gone on to represent Great Britain as full internationals - Terry O’Connor and Barrie McDermott to name two.

“Brian has also been coach educator to Wigan and Warrington first teams.

“He is so adaptable in his approach to delivery and is currently delivering courses to young offenders and homeless as part of Warrington Wolves Foundation projects.”