WE'RE celebrating the fabulous work of former Warrington Guardian photographic manager Eddie Fuller, who died last week aged 88.

Eddie's pictures documenting the highs and lows of Warrington Wolves in the Guardian from 1971 to the mid-1990s are legendary.

And it is clear to see why.

In this first collection of 20 pictures, award-winning photographer Eddie did what he did best - capturing moments that can live with us forever.

His images tell so many stories - whether it is the jubilation of a cup triumph, the pain of defeat, the mood of the times, the characters that brightened or dampened our days, the atmosphere of matchday, the tough and gritty world of rugby league, the magical moment of scoring a try or just a generally brilliant piece of play.

Home or away, he had a knack for being in the right place at the right time - usually behind the sticks in readiness for a Wire try.

Mingled in with part one of his Wire pictures collection are tributes to Eddie that have been posted on social media channels since he sadly passed away.

Warrington Guardian: John Bevan dives over for a Warrington try at WilderspoolJohn Bevan dives over for a Warrington try at Wilderspool (Image: NQ Archive)

Warrington Guardian: Crammed in on the Town Hall lane to welcome the Warrington team home from Wembley in 1990Crammed in on the Town Hall lane to welcome the Warrington team home from Wembley in 1990

Warrington Guardian: Paul Cullen gets a grip of Hull KR in 1989Paul Cullen gets a grip of Hull KR in 1989

Paul Jones: Such fond memories of Eddie , sitting in the little box/ shed between the posts in the fletcher end. RIP EF

Veronica Percival: Lovely man.So sad.He was a lovely neighbour.Will miss you Eddie xxxx

Warrington Guardian: Warrington Wolves' Australian Test prop Les Boyd keeping an eye on thingsWarrington Wolves' Australian Test prop Les Boyd keeping an eye on things

Warrington Guardian: Warrington Wolves' Bob Jackson and Des Drummond deflated at Wembley in 1990 after the Challenge Cup Final defeat to WiganWarrington Wolves' Bob Jackson and Des Drummond deflated at Wembley in 1990 after the Challenge Cup Final defeat to Wigan

Warrington Guardian: Warrington Wolves' all-time record goalkicker Steve Hesford attempts a shot at goal at Wilderspool from near the touchline close to the halfway lineWarrington Wolves' all-time record goalkicker Steve Hesford attempts a shot at goal at Wilderspool from near the touchline close to the halfway line

Dave Cunliffe: Sad sad news Eddie was top quiet man but was very good at his job RIP Eddie Fuller

William Cunningham: Part of the furniture at Wilderspool RIP Eddie !

Warrington Guardian: Phil Blake dives over for a Warrington Wolves tryPhil Blake dives over for a Warrington Wolves try

Warrington Guardian: 'World War III' between Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors on New Year's Day in 1988'World War III' between Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors on New Year's Day in 1988

Warrington Guardian: What an effort as Warrington Wolves winger John Bevan flies in to attempt to touch downWhat an effort as Warrington Wolves winger John Bevan flies in to attempt to touch down

Roy Lester: Very sad Eddie was a lovely man and a great photographer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in Peace Eddie , God Bless.

Graham Kinsey: There are not many really nice guys in this world but Eddie was such a man. He will be missed.

Warrington Guardian: Warrington Wolves head coach Brian Johnson salutes the fans prior to the 1990 Challenge Cup Final at WembleyWarrington Wolves head coach Brian Johnson salutes the fans prior to the 1990 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley

Warrington Guardian: Referee Billy Thompson lays down the law to Warrington Wolves players at WilderspoolReferee Billy Thompson lays down the law to Warrington Wolves players at Wilderspool

Warrington Guardian: Phil Ford's delighted with this Warrington Wolves try as Wigan's Shaun Wane attempts to get up off the deckPhil Ford's delighted with this Warrington Wolves try as Wigan's Shaun Wane attempts to get up off the deck

John Knox: Really lovely man. Always had time for fans too.

Andrea Heyes: Oh no. I have this lovely gentleman to thank for providing such wonderful memories of my dads playing days at Wire

Warrington Guardian: Derek Whitehead, Wilf Briggs, Bobby Wanbon and Parry Gordon at a Warrington Wolves 1974 Challenge Cup Final training sessionDerek Whitehead, Wilf Briggs, Bobby Wanbon and Parry Gordon at a Warrington Wolves 1974 Challenge Cup Final training session

Warrington Guardian: Eddie Fuller called this his 'legs 11' picture, as he captures a scrum collapses as seen through the touch judge's legs in 1972Eddie Fuller called this his 'legs 11' picture, as he captures a scrum collapses as seen through the touch judge's legs in 1972

Warrington Guardian: A heartwarming profile picture of former Warrington Wolves trainer Derek ClarkA heartwarming profile picture of former Warrington Wolves trainer Derek Clark

Jason Roach: So so sad top bloke Eddie

Mike Latham: That’s really sad news. Eddie was a great photographer and captured so many wonderful images. May he rest in peace.

Warrington Guardian: Joe Ropati steams over for a Warrington Wolves tryJoe Ropati steams over for a Warrington Wolves try

Warrington Guardian: Is this one they mean about head-to-head clashes? Is this one they mean about head-to-head clashes?

Warrington Guardian: Schoolboys receive their prizes from then Warrington Wolves chairman Ossie Davies prior to a Wire match at WilderspoolSchoolboys receive their prizes from then Warrington Wolves chairman Ossie Davies prior to a Wire match at Wilderspool

Martin Clements: RIP Eddie you were a good bloke and I'm glad I knew you. Sleep well Sir.

Martin Maxfield: Always had time for a chat if you were stood near the front at a match. Top bloke Eddie

Warrington Guardian: The defender trails and the crowd raise a cheer for this Mike Philbin try for Warrington Wolves at WilderspoolThe defender trails and the crowd raise a cheer for this Mike Philbin try for Warrington Wolves at Wilderspool

More pictures paying tribute to Eddie Fuller's work coming soon.