I am a fighter not a quitter!

Amongst many, many attributes Joan is of course Beechwood's very own Greco-Roman wrestling champion, as well as North East regional bare-knuckle boxing amateur champion 1985.

However, for Joan, these titles are eclipsed by her most satisfying victory. Notibly, her victory against ex-Middlesbrough Mayoress Pat Walker.

In fact, Joan's cv quite rightly points to her 100% undefeated record against Pat Walker.

As you will read in the attached link, you may say it was a "grave" mistake by Pat Walker to take on Joan McTigue.