On the VT, Ste100 has quoted a longish Q&A between the French organ "Treize Mercado" and DB. The article dated yesterday (Wednesday) sees Derek quoted:



"Our squad is currently 23 and will become 25. Two players have not yet been announced as their club is still involved in the playoffs."



Since, on Tuesday, Craig was announced as the, errm, second 21st player in the squad, who are the missing two and which team (singular) still involved in the play-offs will see two of their number heading to WN7?

Then again, the article (and the need for the French to find someone to translate from Leyth-glais (-Glaze)) could have been based on an interview given quite some time before. We are still left with at least three that we are yet to hear about.

article is much more interesting than about signings. it gives a good summary of the clubs current finances and the values of the various clubs applications for sl compared to our own and who derek thinks might be the winner

Yes SM, it is and Derek gives a very confident and encouraging statement regarding Leigh's financial viability in either division. He does however say:



"I don’t have the information of the other clubs so I can only concentrate on the strong points of my bid and the visible parts of the other bids such as the playing squads at this stage."



We've nearly a month of speculation to go before the projected announcement of the lucky "winner". If delayed, it could be HM ER announcing it at 3pm on the 25th.



The Queen's Speech is usually pre-recorded. Perhaps it already has been!

It is not the future that is paramount it is the next season, Greg McNally has had more try assists than any other player, he is as good as any FB chiming into the line left or right making the extra man, commiting the defenders and giving the all important telling pass, we don't need a lad learning his trade at the moment we want someone who is very adept at doing his job, Greg McNally fits that role perfectly, better than any other Full Back on the books.

Is Gregg on the books?

You know what he meant.

Not really sure how Gregg would go with the current squad. Seeing we as fans haven’t seen it! How can you make that call? Duffs is the coach and I won’t undermine him.



Good reply Budge....

Gregg signed at Whitehaven.

Sure all Leigh fans want to thank him for all his efforts and wish his family and himself all the best for the future.

Agreed, unlike the club itself....as per usual when they release players or they leave of their own accord.

Yes Bongser. Most definitely an opportunity for Goodwin again..

At 34 though looking the place.

You dont release players who are out of contract as they are free to leave. Greg has done well for us as we he, Haven is a great move and we will support whoever plays in the shirt and gives their all.