: Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:36 pm  

therin lies the problem mish the sponsor was a Leigh Cent sponsor and not a LSV catering company one, one thing you mcan rely on was that someone in the sponsors 'party' will have gone away blaming the centurions.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:37 pm  

mr. chairman wrote:

the lsv do read this board fact. our meeting with them confirmed this as they said they had people up at leigh east to see how many fans used the bar and they did not like what they saw on the forum regarding east promoting themselves as a pre and post match venue . we collapsed with laughter on hearing this , so if your reading this simon toone , come on down to leigh east for some good cheap food and cheap beer

These comments beggars belief. What do they expect? I applaud the efforts of Leigh East, The Ellesmere, Our House and the Park Inn who are making an effort to do something for the fans on match day.

Compare that to the Legends bar, no advertising, no offers, slap a £2 charge on each fan and then wonder why no one goes in.

I would suggest that the management of Leigh/LSV (never quite sure myself where one starts and the other ends) take a leaf out Mr Chairman’s book on how to promote their club/stadium.

As far as I can see he takes every opportunity to promote the Leigh East in a positive manner and keep people up-to-date without letting out matters that should be kept within the club.

Whenever I go on other clubs forum’s again he there promoting his club and inviting them down. Other than his own time this doesn’t require a huge marketing budget. So instead of the LSV criticising him, they should be fighting back and showing what they are made of.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:54 pm  

Is the away end standing? I used to bring my kids to HP and they never got board and would like them to come to LSV this season

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:27 pm  

nighthawk wrote:

Not being funny but it is a rugby match not a fun day i can understand certain issues but it is all well and done shouting you dont like etc just stop moaning or just don't go its our new home and i for one like it, it is better than the old Hilton park by a country mile we have to move with the times when the ground does fill its a good atmosphere take the Wigan friendly that had the atmosphere but we are a long way from those days yet the club needs support not constant moaning of we don't like this and that its the first season at the venue for gods sake there are bound to be issues but as a club it needs support!

Did you say all that without taking a breath?

I'd agree about the whining etc, yes LSV is an infinatly better facility and you will find that 99% of the time I will back the club up on whatever happens.

Regarding the kids, it does have to be a fun day for them otherwise they are bored rigid. Its not a game of rugby to them, (in the same sense as it is to you and me), its an 'occasion' they need to enjoy.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:31 pm  

SNOT-HIM08 wrote:

Is the away end standing? I used to bring my kids to HP and they never got board and would like them to come to LSV this season

'Away' stands (South and East) are sitting only. The North Stand is standing only. However, currently, only the West and North stands have been open, so if that's the case, when we play you, you may be able to stand!

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:37 pm  

Alan wrote:

'Away' stands (South and East) are sitting only. The North Stand is standing only. However, currently, only the West and North stands have been open, so if that's the case, when we play you, you may be able to stand!

Cheers Alan

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:30 pm  

But as you're a Widnes fan (I think?), chances are you'll be in the South

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:51 pm  

mr. chairman wrote:

leigh east have allowed centurions programmes to be sold in the club , annette will send someone down on matchdays to sell them and i will ask the committee at east if its ok to sell half time draw tickets in the club as well

see this is just a indication o what is possible if everybody workstogether for the common good, your credit to your club and to the wider game of rl keith, well done, take a note lsv.

: Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:13 am  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

But as you're a Widnes fan (I think?), chances are you'll be in the South

yes, widnes fans are being put in the south stand.

: Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:20 am  

mr. chairman wrote:

leigh east have allowed centurions programmes to be sold in the club , annette will send someone down on matchdays to sell them and i will ask the committee at east if its ok to sell half time draw tickets in the club as well

That's absolutely brilliant - thanks, Keith.

I was asked, how we could sell more programmes and my simplistic answer was - 'Atttract more people to the games'. Easy, isn't it?