Jim Philbin had been a member of Ashton in the mid seventies he competed in the 1974 British sabre championships .
Jim Philbin only missed the title by one hit loosing to Richard Cohen in a barrage having beaten him in the final .
Jim Philbin had been a member of Ashton in the mid seventies he competed in the 1974 British sabre championships and only missed the title by one hit loosing to Richard Cohen in a barrage having beaten him in the final .