FORMER Fartown coach Alex Murphy is ready to return to Huddersfield!

The legendary rugby league figure has accepted an invitation to be the guest speaker at the St Joseph's Sportsman's Dinner on February 11, 2005.

The event will also include an appearance by big rugby league fan Lea Roberts, the Channel Four stand-up comic of the year in 2002.

Tickets for the event, which takes place at Brighouse Sports Club, are £30 and include a three-course meal.

Tables of 10 can be booked in advance, with details from Nigel Briggs on 07870 221880.

"I'm sure the fact we've attracted Alex will help create a great deal more interest," said St Joseph's official Denis Gabrielli.

Meanwhile, the scouts have been out in force taking a look at the club's exciting backline.

The Pennine League Division I displays of the likes of Lee St Hilaire, Ben Lewis and Richard Aka are known to have prompted several professional clubs to come and have a look.