Winnan Heads Home 25-07-2006
FORMER Saracens star Adryan Winnan is heading home to Cornwall after finalising his move to National League One side, the Cornish Pirates.
Having spent the past two seasons plying his trade in the French Leagues with Tarbes, the 23-year-old is returning to his native Cornwall and is ready to play his part in the Pirates push for honours this season.
Winnan is the latest in a string of new arrivals for the Pirates, joining the likes of Henry Barrett, Steve Winn, Duncan Bell, Stanley McKeen, Gasolo Salima and Alberto Di Bernardo in signing up for the new campaign
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 | However, despite his somewhat tender years, Winnan – the son of former Cornwall full-back, Paul – comes with an already proven rugby CV, having featured previously for Penryn, Redruth and Ivybridge Community College, before hitting the big time with Guinness Premiership side Saracens. It was with Sarries that Winnan first made his name, working alongside the likes of proven international stars such as Tim Horan, Richard Hill, Francois Pinnear and Thomas Castaignede His rise did not go unnoticed and in 2002 he was voted the club’s Supporters’ Player of the Year. During his three seasons with the top flight club, Winnan amassed 39 league appearances for the club, six as replacement, scoring 31 points. He also played in the club’s three European Challenge Cup campaigns between 2001-2004, making 11 appearances, four as replacement, scoring 70 points. |
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opportunity of a move to France – with Tarbes – then beckoned for the 6’2, 14st
8lb former England Under-21 international. However, after two seasons with the
club, Winnan was a free agent this summer and the Pirates wasted little time in
bringing him back to his native county. Pirates coach Jim McKay said: “We are delighted to welcome Adryan on board. He is a quality player, returning to his roots, and he’ll be hungry to achieve success. | |
