Fair play to Leigh put in one of the performances of the season in 2nd half , we got what we deserved. Re Leigh fans there is a problem with some of them I am a South Stand season ticket holder but I sit in the East Stand for the Leigh game I can't be doing with the drunken abuse , vile language and drunken intimidation of the 'Leythers' they are a stain on the game and a disgrace to their club - I wish we would shove them in the North Stand.

Well Charlie knew even at 24-0 I had faith ,one thing that spurred the Leythers on was Fieldmouses childish gestures we know what Delboy would call him .As for the game very good , I took Andy Gregory with me , he had a great time a couple of points in the 3 Pigeons , met the Fax and Leigh fans there , and them had a few words with the Diners in Hospitality , still a Legend .

His view on the game was Leigh couldn't score early on because we never had the ball , and our defence was shocking , but he called Leigh the St Helens of the Championship after the second half performance , and has said he will accompany me to other Leigh games this season .

It was good to chat with Johnny Freeman before the game also , a very nice man .My commiserations to Halifaxjohn , Littlerich , Swifty , and Dutchy , also Mick aka Bentleyman , at least I hope you enjoyed the Pork Pies ?Though they did seem a bit soggy .Anyway it will soon be 8th June its my Wedding Anniversary that day .Littlerich said the reason Leigh were top of the League is because of our easy to start to the Season , I agree we haven't played any top teams yet . .Charlie knows .

I take all you have to give squarely in the stomach Charlie.

What someone needs to do right now is a re-hash of that Adolf Hitler Downfall parody on the events of yesterday's match. That would be too funny to watch.

As a Leigh fan, and having the benefit of just watching the game back in full on LCTV here are my unbiased and honest views if the game. Leigh's 1st try Barlow is in front of the kicker ( only just ) but is offside and try would have been ruled out by a video ref. The 1st sin bins of Barlow & Braeck nothing wrong with the tackle by Barlow which Braeck took exception too resulting in the scuffle. 2nd sin bins of Tonks & Acton ( who was nowhere near it was Emmitt involved ) was caused by Tonks who threw 1st punch and he continued to lose the plot all the time he was on the field. The pass by Higson which was hacked on by Brierley to score was a MILE forward and should not have stood. Nothing wrong with sarsfield's try, as Ridyard tried to off load he is clattered ball and all bt fax defender who propells ball forward, fax then knock on again before McNally off loads to sarsfield for try. Don't get to see the Barlow sending off incident so can't comment if he hits Potts whilst being subbed or not. I wouldn't say Leigh played dirty at all just hard rugby league with indiscretions by both sets if players IMHO. What does stand out also and Certinaley played a part in raising the temperature out there was Fieldhouse very unsporting behaviour of goading McNally whilst in the action of scoring his 1st try but also Gregg could have got himself in trouble by responding with an attempted kick/trip on Ryan. What does stand out is halifax's total change of gameplan in 2nd half of one out rugby from the outstanding attacking display of the 1st half. A game of 2 half which showed both teams soft under belly and some outstanding attacking play & bagfulls of character by the Leigh side. I am sure both sides will be there or there abouts come end of season. Also the comments about Leigh's fans is also out of order, yes we have the odd idiot who embarrasses themselves through ale ( if u can't handle it don't drink ) but there was the odd idiotic fax fans goading and dishing it out at 24-0 but like leigh the VAST majority of fax fans are a credit to their club and team. Don't judge us all with the same brush. Best of luck for rest of season & hope u get in top 2 with us if course cheers Wayne.

Much appreciated. Balanced comments always are. As a Fax fan I NEVER want to see hide nor hair of this match again but as a Leigh fan it must have felt pretty spectacular. I think Halifax are becoming to Leigh what Widnes were to them. Constantly having the upper hand. The NRC final was hard enough. This just takes the biscuit

Rich, do you still get the feeling the club is coasting, almost fearing the expense of being top 2, middle eight and all its expectations?

I don't think anyone would fear taking the £600k on offer (or whatever it is), nor the chance to compete in that middle eight. What no-one who doesn't have a spare £20m would want, is being in Super League in its current guise. It's a basket case full of frogs. Mad frogs.

I think the club know that (with the steady growth of Fev's off-field commercial strength and Leigh's apparent "miracle" Lazarus act) they are on a hiding to nothing trying to compete next year. Bradford, Fev & Leigh. Then possibly London - depending on whether they are abandoned. We'll be behind the eight-ball from the off. Surely it was better when they closed the drawbridge? No-one expected anything.............

Rich , ive done my gloating now , but to be serious , Fax are NOT a bad side you played us off the park in the first half , but we didn't have any attacking play in your half , you cant score without the ball , it also takes 2 to cause a fight , im not pointing the finger , but no need for waving , and other gestures , the Fax guy in the Dug-out was a Disgrace goading Barlow , we all know Sam has a temper but he will be an asset to us this season .

The future for Fax is now unclear , you have a run of away games as we do , but have now lost 3 games this season , and to finish in the top 2 will be hard for you , I still want to see you finish 2nd though , have faith .

I still think we'll have an OK season. We won't be in the mix for the top cash but I still wouldn't bet against us getting to the GF. Like you say, the first half was a joy to watch for a Fax fan and with Robinson & Johnston to come back in I'm still going to see some good victories. Not sure what impact all this will have on a club that is already seeing its regular fan base shrink to 1,400.

My thoughts too. We were a top championship club in the days of licensing. Now, with parachute payments and a lesser salary cap, we don't even hold out much hope of keeping hold of our best players. Unless someone drops a wad of hard cash through the letter box and some serious marketing to improve crowds occurs, were in for some long hard seasons.

You're definitely right though, if I was owner I'd be dodging super league and all the cost that would entail - maybe the reason for buying the shay was to generate income for super league and why it's all gone quiet now...

I have to think that is a certainty. It's why I fear for Leigh and other clubs that don't own their own ground and that don't have a huge benefactor. It's one of the first wishes that Koukash had when he took over Salford and he's still aiming to own a stadium.

I think there is very likely to be some suspensions coming our way from yesterday so the damage isn't only limited to that game.

If a couple from our pack have to sit a game or two out it may cost us.
Robbo is still a few weeks off and will need to get some fitness back again even when he is cleared to play and apart from young Sam Brookes we haven't got a lot of cover.

Agree with this absolutly and we havn`t even mentioned how much of a lift the "water carrier " and physio were to their team .He was constantly coming on doing nothing only coaching , physio too coming on to give some of the lads a breather .It`s all part of gamesmanship and we may not like it but you have to have a plan to overide it , the water carrier was shameless , he didn`t care when he was told re` his behaviour by people on the touchline.These are all things that go on in games unfortunatly
Our lads looked a bit shellshocked second half `cos they were stopped from playing ,there were at least 2 of Leighs tries should never have been given but at the end of the day you just have to get stuck in and deal with it .I was disapointed yesterday as I saw quite a few of past supporters who came along that I havn`t seen for a while I hope it hasn`t put them off.