Re: sky tv- : Sat May 02, 2009 9:38 pm  

ste747 wrote:

Nope, twas Donny. I don't think i missed a game that season sept the playoff against Widnes

We lost 2 that year.

Rochdale gave us one hell of a thumping 30-4 I think!

The other was Doncaster

: Sat May 02, 2009 11:45 pm  

etoile1 wrote:

Maybe I am being too cynical on your behalf, but I really do think that it is more than just a coincidence that, all of a sudden fantastic new stadia are not everything. Surely you have noticed this shift since Leigh moved into a superb new stadium. Every week on Boots and All, we are reminded now that modern stadia are not all that they are cracked up to be. What a joke. For years, Leigh were belittled and sneered at in the rugby press and on TV, due to Hilton Park. Now that you have a brilliant new stadium, I am constantly hearing what great atmospheres can be created on iconic little grounds such as the Jungle. Completely out of order if you ask me and just about sums up League Weekly, Sky Sports , the RFL etc. The person you are referring to in League Weekly always has a huge dig at Leigh when they are on Sky for one reason or another. In fact, his match summaries often cheapen the sport, no matter who has played. I have now stopped buying the publication because of him. Why can Rugby League people in positions such as him, not show more dignity and class. Why does everything have to involve knocking stuff that they know is quality? If Salford, Celtic and Cas had such wonderful facilities, I for one feel that we would never hear the end of it. This pathetic and childish bias really saddens me.

Yep!

Strange isn't it?

It tells you everything about what this 'sport' has become.

Re: sky tv- : Wed May 06, 2009 8:47 am  

Budgiezilla wrote:

Indeed in 2006, April/May Widnes conceded over 50 points in each game, home and away to Leigh.
Who reached the Grand Final that year v HUll KR - WIDNES not us.

My word that was a massive turn around in form,I wonder who the coach was ?

: Wed May 06, 2009 9:04 am  

quote]To me, performance should have always been key to promotion, but they changed this and put a large emphasis on stadia. Isn't it funny that since Leigh got theirs, this has changed.[[/quote]

Performance is Key, if you don't get to the Grand Final or Rail Cup Final you can't apply for a license.

Stadium was never a key to promotion, How the business was run, how the club plays on the pitch and how they help youngsters are all bigger parts of getting a franchise.

As leigh does crap in all of these but has a shiny new stadium the fans think the rest dosn't matter.

The sooner leigh stops moaning about other clubs the sooner they will start to be a better club.

: Wed May 06, 2009 9:27 am  

Saintsnut wrote:

quote]To me, performance should have always been key to promotion, but they changed this and put a large emphasis on stadia. Isn't it funny that since Leigh got theirs, this has changed.[

Performance is Key, if you don't get to the Grand Final or Rail Cup Final you can't apply for a license.

Stadium was never a key to promotion, How the business was run, how the club plays on the pitch and how they help youngsters are all bigger parts of getting a franchise.

As leigh does crap in all of these but has a shiny new stadium the fans think the rest dosn't matter.

The sooner leigh stops moaning about other clubs the sooner they will start to be a better club.[/quote]
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Typical scouser spouting cr-p as usual I think you will find that Leigh have been in quite a few Grand Finals and Rail Cup finals
You may have a good team in ST Helens but your ground is a DUMP
as well you know and nobody moans like you lot in Saint Helens i should know i work for St Helens MBC

: Wed May 06, 2009 9:41 am  

Typical scouser spouting cr-p as usual I think you will find that Leigh have been in quite a few Grand Finals and Rail Cup finals
You may have a good team in ST Helens but your ground is a DUMP
as well you know and nobody moans like you lot in Saint Helens i should know i work for St Helens MBC

How did you know I was a scouser, must be the way I type la

Isn't it only the next two seasons Grand Final and Rail Cup Finals that count towards the application process.

I like Leigh as a club but most of the fans seem to drag the club down with moaning, and if anyone points things out they get shot down.

Saints do have a good Team, good youth setup and once we get our new stadium our Dump or Money Pit that we play in won't be such a drain on the club.

As for you working for St Helens MBC, can you keep it down when you empty the bins in my street.

: Wed May 06, 2009 11:03 am  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

Widnes will not take a good following to Leigh, lucky to get 100 from us.


And im serious, our season has already ended.

Looks like Cullens greatness hasnt started well

: Wed May 06, 2009 4:35 pm  

I can't make it either.

Got tickets for a Hillsborough fund Liverpool v Everton legends game at Anfield.

Will be SKY +ing it of course.

: Wed May 06, 2009 4:42 pm  

I have vowed not to attend anymore away games this year and im sticking to it, i know a number of other Widnes fans who will also be not be attending Leigh.


Only Home games from now on.

: Wed May 06, 2009 5:00 pm  

Well i hope Widnes bring a few. Leigh fans usually take a good following to most grounds generating a bit of cash for there clubs and in return we get a mini bus full of away supporters!!!