Talk:Simon Weston

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needs some NPOV editing???

OBE
When was this fellow awarded the OBE?(the fat mans present) Seems that it would be a good point to add.

His charity's bio indicates the OBE was awarded in 1992, now added. Jas88 19:47, 7 October 2006 (UTC)

What's a dual code international?
Never heard that term. Can somebody explain it? Awiseman 20:01, 2 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Someone who has been capped for their country in both Rugby Union and Rugby League.

Capped just means you play for the national team.

In the UK there are two forms of Rugby, League & Union - dual code international level means they have played at international level at both codes - a somewhat rare feat. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.8.72.163 (talk) 22:49, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

Surgery
I heard him mention somewhere that he had years of reconstructive surgery, but here it says he refused surgery?

It says on the "Weston Spirit" website that he has had numerous "operations that continue to this day", so its probably unlikely that he refused surgery!

Freuds Heroes Index
I've just removed an unsourced claim that he topped the 2014 Freuds Heroes Index poll. I could have sourced it - easy to do - but this supposedly new annual award has no standalone article here and seems only ever to be mentioned in the context of Weston. It may never have been conducted again and it only surveyed 4000 people. - Sitush (talk) 06:11, 17 March 2019 (UTC)

Simon Weston's father
Adding information about Simon Weston's father, David Weston, is highly relevant to this article. Simon discussed the estranged relationship with his father in his autobiography, and understanding these events provides crucial context to his personal story. These details shed light on significant personal challenges he faced, enhancing the reader's understanding of Simon's life and resilience. The inclusion is well-sourced and maintains a neutral tone, adhering to Wikipedia's guidelines. Johnlivingstone86 (talk) 20:45, 7 June 2024 (UTC)