December 14, 1996: Neil Whittaker press conference highlights
"I don't know whether it's 'welcome Mr Whittaker' or commiserations," said John Quayle.
December 11 was the anniversary of the press conference to confirm Neil Whittaker had won the job to replace John Quayle as ARL chief executive.
December 12 was the anniversary of the reporting of that press conference.
But we were too busy boasting (no-one says ‘skiting’ anymore) about topping various book charts.
So let’s revisit that day and some inter…