I believe that point was made in reply to match fitness. As for Gaskell that's fair enough but the same is said for Bierley

Bradford could say he same to be fair. In fact fans players coaches say the same thing after every game that they are better than that, they can improve etx If Purtells try had correctly been given in the second half we could have run away with it. As it was ref got it wrong and Leigh came roaring back. Great game today and I'm sure thethen fixture will be te same.

We'll be waiting to get our own back, hopefully with Ferguson, Blythe, Davies and Lauaki all fit. Plus hopefully we won't get two injuries during the game and it will be 13 against 13 for the return fixture

Don't think any of the Leigh players playing today have played in more than 2 of the friendlies, both teams will get better as they get battle hardened.

Leigh Centurions are the Barcelona of Rugby League & Ryan Brierley is Lionel Messi.

Every Club wants to beat Leigh & those who can't want to be Leigh.

As for Leigh fans being "Arrogant" - I wouldn't hear of it.

In all seriousness, well done to all the Bulls fans who made it across to Gods Country today & made the game the occasion it was always meant to be.

I am quite sure it will be You, Us & Fev fighting it out for the middle 8 with Fax tagging along for the ride.

Did not watch the game (Work) but listened on BCB ... Decent commentary and by the sound of it Bradford were "Undercooked" as they said ... Bradford will get better and have players to come in, although I think Leigh have maxed really. Two things .. we get a kicker and 2 Well done to Leigh, enjoy your win

We all writing off the Broncos then??

Sidlow carried your pack and Gaskell ran the show first half, second half I expected us to fold after all the ball you had but we got some ball and scored some points.
Cant comment on the Purtill 'try' as I was too far away but Higson had one chalked off by the ref first half when the linesman who was in line didn't call it forward 12-12 became 6-20 at HT as a result
Great start to the new era, great following and a great craic between fans all day

didn't have to be in line so see that forward pass. It on the 10m line of the pitch. think the ref gave that decision?? correctly though

So that's your excuse for him telling me to "f@@k off" is it. A simple hand in the air would have done. Don't you think. He may have thought I was being patronising but I wouldn't have held my hand out if I was. I don't clap opposing sides off to be patronising either.

Not excuses just possible reasons. There are plenty but we'll never know. He was humble and showed you respect especially in the run-up. can't you just drop it?

Dropped.

First three Bulls tries were all directly after stupid penalties. No excusing that one, although one certainly looked like a forward pass from where i was in the North stand. Gaskell is going to be a huge player for you this year, but for gods sake, loose the scrum half - I honestly think he won us the game today.

Yes, Leigh have a couple of niggly (for want of a more acceptable word) players, but then we also had three players taken out off the ball, so I'd suggest that one could cut both ways.

I don't think anyone can go unbeaten this year, or even close, but we've seen the best battle it out today in one of the greatest games I've seen in 42 years of watching Leigh. It had everything.
Coming to the end, as we ran in our last but one try, I said to the bloke stood next to me "That's it, we'll score another here". You could see the body language change, and there was a little bit of what looked like finger pointing going on. That needs nipping in the bud.

But well played, and unlucky, Bradford, both your team and your fans were a credit to you, especially the fan in the services just before Bradford who opened the door to me with a "Are you buggers stalking us now?" and a grin as I drove home to sunny Shorpe :/


See you for the last game.

Enjoyed the game today. Great atmosphere and a huge Bradford following really helped in that regard.

1st half we looked nervous and played dumb rugby and you tore us apart at times.

2nd half we held our composure better and started to play more like we can and took control of the match.

Gaskell, Sidlow and your hooker all played very well.

Tough game, bit nasty at times (both sides) but very exciting.

Welcome to the Championship!

It's ironic that I described his tactics as thuggish to my dad making up for his lack of speed and guile. Other than that Mullanny impressed me

I appreciate that, but a few indicating thuggish or dirty tactics as reasons for unsettling. In my eyes, both teams were to blame, we were dumber than you first half, you were dumber 2nd half and the scoreline reflects this. Add to this our expansive open rugby policy and pace throughout the team and thats where our victory came from. Disappointed to hear Chev Walkers comments (if true) as he really needs to get his house order before throwing stones. Can't wait for the return match.