SWINTON'S Rod Stewart lookalike chairman Malcolm White is proving he's also a chart-topper!

Mal's back charming the girls by singing some of the old numbers. He recently topped the bill at a grand bash at Shaw Hill Golf and Country Club close to his Chorley home.

Dean Lance may be long gone as Leeds coach but a little bit of him remains at Headingley. He still has a locker bearing his name, but stewards insist it's empty!

Karl Pratt was throwing his weight around for Leeds against Salford. Reds stars saw him flatten Martin Offiah and say it's only a matter of time before the lad from Featherstone's pit village gets a taste of his own medicine.

Hardly surprising to see referee Karl Kirkpatrick at the centre of controversy during Rochdale's play-off clash with Widnes. We can reveal Hornets bosses feared the worst when they learned the Warrington whistler was taking charge.

Nice touch from the Saints bosses who made a presentation to veteran journo Dennis Whittle marking his 60-year assocation with the Knowsley Roaders. Whittle took the field during half-time of the home game against Warrington.

Actions spoke louder than words when Wigan star David Furner joined Stevo and Eddie in the Sky Sports Studio. The astute Aussie sported a polite grin and gave the impression he wished he had stayed home when the intrepid duo poured out their usual drivel.

Bobbie Goulding isn't best pleased at a BARLA directive to place greater emphasis on fun rather than winning in junior rugby. Bobbie coaches a formidable team in Widnes who have clearly benefited from the Salford star's born-winner qualities.

Wigan coach Stuart Raper will take charge of Wigan Athletic footballers during this month's JJB Stadium open day. Latics soccer boss Paul Jewell has agreed to put the Warriors stars through their paces in a challenge match.

Frank Endacott softened the blow of being sacked as Wigan coach by enjoying a European holiday with wife Joan. He may well have seen Stuart Raper's brother Aaron on his travels - he's currently back-packing after hanging up his boots.