If the ‘good doctor’ has learned from his failings at Salford - ie; stay out of rugby/playing decisions and have a little patience to build rather than wanting instant success, this could be a very good move for both Leigh and the game. Yes, he went a little OTT at times with his public outbursts but he can certainly get the media’s attention! Interesting to see what develops here.

I believe they are in debt to the tune of 50 million, with 60% to the bank and 40% to the owner. I suspect if you wanted to build a stadium of that magnitude again, you'd be spending a similar amount, so they're not panicking just yet. As for not being a success at all.....they have 17k average gates where they used to have 6k......fiscally they're owned by a very wealthy man so the debt isn't yet a problem, but they're far better off than they were at wycombe....compare their story with say Bradford and tell me which is the bigger basket case?

& some want to run an Academy & have proven funds to run one at the highest level *Leigh* but are not allowed to !

Probably true, yet the stadium at LSV makes revenue from Manchester United Reserves, Manchester United Ladies, Leigh Centurions, Rugby League Internationals, Lionel Ritchie & Elton John concerts.

Meanwhile over at Odsal .......

Happy memories.... 1.96435546875:5