Well it appears King Degsy has dipped into his pockets again and Leigh have signed Lee Smith, on a 2 year deal, I must say this is a decent signing for them and you have to admire King Degsy in some ways he is determined to get a decent team,I'm not sure how Smith will fit into the Salary Cap,but Degsy must be confident.
Leigh are certainly assembling a very good squad.No doubt Hokey will have plenty to say.

Good on him for finding a way around the cap I say. It needs someone like that to take advantage of the loop holes that SL teams have been using for years and im sure one or two SL teams will be looking on nervously this year as Leigh will no doubt look to improve their squad closer to the 8's.

Whilst it's good that he is looking to get parity with the SL teams I'm starting to feel he may be taking the proverbial with yet another what I'd say I'd biggish money signing. Smith should go well and covers off what appears to be a lack of real cover for MacNally.

Thats not bad for you

Spent the back end of last season at Wakey and then has been on trial all preseason at Hull who were still seemingly umm'ing and ahh'ing over whether to give him a permanent deal when we made an approach.

Doubt we have had to shell out big bucks to bring him in. He should be a solid addition and I am very happy with his signing but I doubt he cost all that much.

In playing terms I think he should go very well in the Championship although he has a lot to live up to as (presumably) a replacement for Gregg McNally who had a fantastic 2015.

Why thank you JC,it's not always about being sometimes when it's obviously put before you I admit to valuable signings whoever signs them , in the past I have give King Degsy a hard time, but would we have him at the Shay?You can bet your life we would,the man backs his judgement, wants the best for his Club and wears his heart on his sleeve.Degsy I applaud you.More Chairmen and Club Owners should wake up and smell the Coffee,I wish my Fax had a Degsy.

I for one am glad we've got the Board we have. I wouldn't want Beaumont within 10 yards of our club.

Over the years I've found myself warming to littlerich. The tonyfax days a thing of the past. It's not about who killed who or how many swamp castles we built and that sank. Now a case of go degsy go. In for a penny etc Ellery Hanley isn't signed yet. Drip drip drip go on degsy.

Rich have a word with yourself,whatever we think of King Degsy, the guy backs his judgement puts up his cash and is ready to out there and try to get who he can ,as does Koukash at Salford, it's alright you and others saying don't touch him with a bargepole,because we know he will NEVER come to Fax, the fact is he has signed this Squad at Leigh and I hate to say it but I'm envious, it's a quality side, I've heard all this over the hill talk, but Lee Smith is 29 years old of proven quality, how old is Simon Grix?Yet we raved about his signing,our Board at Fax seemingly don't want to spend the Central Funding cash, why?
It will also be very interesting to see how many Leighers are at Batley on Sunday,and again at Leigh's first home game,we at Fax would rave about a crowd of 2000 on Sunday,we seem to be ready to accept second best, I want first best, like him or lump him King Degsy would bring a very good playing squad to any Club, Rich don't squawk with malice as it gives sounds of very GREEN ENVY,I'm sure if King Degsy announced he was taking over at Fax most Fax fans would be excited.Answer me this how many games do YOU attend eachieve season?I rest my Case.

Is McNally off then?

Norman try to keep pace McNally is out injured for what could be most of the season,this is my point Leigh have not sat on their Jacksys they have snapped up a replacement and will move on,that's why I'm saying we at Fax could fall behind,who is to say Simon Grix is fit ,and ready for the test of Championship Rugby he will go from a squad member to a star signing with plenty of expectation on his shoulders,I'm not sure he will be up to it.ARE YOU?

I agree 100%

He's an arrogant, loud-mouthed, tool who thinks that because he has money he can do what he likes. Well Koucash didn't get away with it and he could buy out Beaumont from his back pocket.

Lee Smith will be a good addition to Leigh, quality player with a bucket load of experience at the highest level.

Fax aren't Leigh or any other team, why do we have to compare everything Leigh do to what Fax do every time.

Fax aren't DB or any other individual, we are a team in every department including when it comes to the board room, that bit I do like and would choose that set up every time.

Fax are spending the funds and after giving it a lot of thought which included the board and coaching staff decided to go about it in a completely different way and I would back their judgement as to what is best for us against what someone from outside is doing every time.

Interesting Paul Rowley coming out and stating that it wasnt health issues the reason why he left Leigh and saying he is a man of integrity and there were things going on that he did not want to be involved in.

I also hear one of their big name signings got in a little bit of trouble doing something he shouldnt have been which might be connected to this and that situation is still ongoing.

Have you ever met Derek?He is NOT arrogant or loud mouthed, YES he isn't afraid to give his opinion or say what he thinks, what's wrong with that?We are all entitled to our opinions the world would be a boring place if we all had the same opinion.I can assure you you wouldn't be bored in the company of Derek,the guy loves Leigh and is determined to do his best for the Club , again what's wrong with that.
When Leigh play Fax at the Shay in March you will see for yourself what the Leigh fans think of Derek by the attendance,stop being bitter.Derek and Marwan are very good friends ,I have met Marwan a few times and believe me they may have similar views in Rugby but you can't compare them,anyway look at the good players you will see when Leigh visit,and don't be bitter.You have Grix, Tyrer,Moore, and Bracek.