PHILIP Ashley mixed with Wolves’ Wembley-bound players this week and appears in the official squad photo in today's Warrington Guardian.

That was the Westbrook fan’s prize after winning last week’s competition, run in conjunction with Wolves.

Entrants were asked to say in less than 30 words what last year’s Challenge Cup final victory meant to them.

Philip’s winning entry was: “An incredible privilege to say that 'I was there', my ultimate wish had been granted after many years of support and 'our team' had achieved the seemingly impossible. Brilliant!”

Other entries included:

Stuart Wilson, Warrington: It was special for me because I watched the 74, 75 and 90 finals with my best friend, who died in April 2009, and he was still with me.

Andy Henshall, Latchford: Arguing, tears, days of silence - it's pre-Wembley telling wifey she'll celebrate our wedding anniversary alone. Then pure ecstasy, prayers answered and dreams fulfilled. Oops, same again this year Wire!

Debbie Bridge, Newton: Seeing town cars, houses, fans all decorated in primrose and blue. Watching your team lift the cup. The atmosphere should have been bottled. It’s the start of massive games ahead!

Angela Potter, Warrington: It was a day I think I covered every emotion. I physically could be nervous, excited, emotional, especially at the end when watching Morley and Briers lift the cup. Unforgettable!

Ken Richardson, Warrington: I was outside the Greyhound Pub prior to the game when Simon Moran came and mingled with the fans. I shook his hand and said "thank you for this" it was one of the most emotional times of my life.

Matthew Price, Lymm: I am an 11-year-old autistic boy and last year’s Wembley triumph was on my birthday and being there was the happiest day of my life. Go Wolves!

Christine Buist, Penketh: Winning last year meant everything to me, the heartache from defeats in previous years melted away when the final whistle went, and then tears of joy flowed!

Geraldine Howard, Warrington: Ready to go and day before daughter diagnosed with leukemia, rushed into hospital for urgent chemotherapy - watched match on hospital tv - magnificent! But would loved to have been there.

Garry Poole, Latchford: When I think of the last time…something made me feel ecstatic…something made me really laugh and cry, something made me feel overjoyed...Wire won the cup…Wire forever!

Patrick Williams, Warrington: It was the best day of my life. I was proud to be a Warrington supporter. I was in awe of the players and I couldn't wait to come back!

Ron Timmis: I have been a Wolves fan all my life. Seeing Wolves at Wembley in 74 was great but last year gave great memories of that day. I cried after. What a feeling at 51!

Bob Norman, Woolston: Having my sons and grandsons with me and seeing the look on their faces when Mozza and Briersy lifted the trophy for our home town Warrington. Something I’ll never forget!

Joanne Jones, Runcorn: 1974 Paul's Mum and Dad got married. Warrington win Challenge Cup Final. Paul played at Wembley aged 10 for Warrington Schoolboys. 2009 Paul and I got married at the church where Paul's Dad is buried. Warrington win Challenge cup Final.

Phil Critchley, Woolston: Wolves' Wembley win created a town of passion, pride, excitement and euphoria. The players should be proud of their achievement and their eternal contribution to every Wolves' fan's life.

Carol Harrison, Great Sankey: Winning the Cup made me so proud of Warrington Wolves. The whole town was behind them and the atmosphere was electric. Seeing them bring the cup home made me cry with joy.

Isaac Williams, aged seven: Absolutely brilliant, it was one of the best days of my life. A great atmosphere and the best bit about it was we won the cup. Matt King’s my hero.

J Leicester: Was the first time I have ever been to see them at Wembley, it was a family affair the three generations attending. Just as this year is... woop woop, come on the Wire....

Kate Williamson, Great Sankey: Last year my Grandad died just before Wembley. My dad first went to Wembley in 1974 when he was 10. I was 9 and I am really excited to go again. YIPPIE!!

Stephen Rutter, Thelwall: Winning the cup made me feel like I'm part of an exclusive supporters club. Nobody can change the fact that 32 years ago I chose to be a Wire fan!

Rachel Almgren, Woolston: The Challenge Cup sucess last year means that I was proud to hold Warrington in my heart as home and it was my first year as a Wires fan.

Paul and Zak Lowe, Warrington: Wow, being part of the 18th man will be with both me and my son forever!

Dawn Spencer, Orford: Dad was a referee so rugby’s in our blood. Wembley reunited my separated parents as we travelled together witnessing the proudest moment in our team and our town’s recent history.

Valerie Daniels, Latchford: What a game, what a team, the best and the cup came back to the best town with all its special people, where it belongs. Bring it on!

Maureen Davies, Warrington: History repeated, as we took our son to his first Wembley visit in 1974 when Wolves won. Last year's trip included our grandchildren and Wolves won. Three delighted generations!

Sara Ellison, Warrington: After following the ‘Wire' since 1974 when my dad took me to the homecoming as a child, to see the Challenge Cup come home again was a dream come true.

James Foster, Appleton: I watch the team all season and they work so hard and to see them happy to win the cup made my day at Wembley.

Lizzie Nicholson, aged 14, Great Sankey: It meant the team was getting stronger, better and it felt like anything was possible. It gave the team and fans hope. We've done it again! We're back at Wembley!

Matthew Kirkham, aged 14, Paddington:

Is it finally ours?

Not long to go,

The tension, excitement,

When will we know?

The hooter sounds,

The joy for all to see,

That's what Wembley meant to me.

Daniel Beswick, St Helens:

Seeing the wire win the cup,

was no fluke or just good luck,

happiness, joy, exciting,

It meant to me everything,

feeling like I’m on cloud nine,

let’s repeat 2009!

Gareth Blizzard, Fearnhead:

Warrington enmasse

Blockade the M6.

Gathered together

Behind Wembley’s sticks,

Morley’s men emerge,

Faithful roar,

Inspiring their team

Mathers’ opening score.

Anderson’s try, Briers’ drop,

Town rejoices,

Cup held aloft!

Ian Farmer, Cinnamon Brow:

Over thirty seasons,

Dogged by Saints and Pies,

Saying our trophy room,

Had only moths and flies!

But their gloating ended,

I n 2009,

Total jubilation,

When Vinnie crossed the line!

Ellie Cullen, aged 10, Penketh:

It was exciting,

and nailbiting,

eighty minutes of expectation,

eighty minutes of jubilation,

the clock ticked down,

an age it seemed,

WE'VE WON THE CUP,

I' ve lived my dream.