Michael Mcilorum

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Date of birth January 10, 1988 (1988-01-10) (age 20)

Michael David J. McIlorum[1] (born January 10, 1988 in Leeds[1]) is an English rugby league player who currently plays for English club Wigan Warriors in the Super League competition. His usual position is as a hooker

Michael made his senior debut for Wigan on 8th June, 2007 in a Challenge Cup quarter final tie against Harlequins RL at the JJB Stadium after an injury ruled out first team regular Shane Millard. Michael performed effectively against Harlequins and earned praise from fans and his coach.

[edit] Early career

Former Farnley Park High School pupil and Leeds amateur Stanningley, Mike McIlorum joined in Wigan's Academy U18s in 2005.

Mike signed a two-year full-time contract with Wigan in July 2005, keeping him at the club until the end of 2007. He capped the 2005 season by winning the Wigan Supporters' Association Under 18s Player of the Season award.

Mike had been selected for England U16s in 2004 and was selected for Yorkshire U17s after joining Wigan in August 2005. He was also included in the England U17s squad to take on the touring Australian Institute of Sport in 2005.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Index of Births, Marriages and Deaths in England and Wales, 1984-2005.
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