As September rolls on we start to get clubs eyeing up 2021, lets hope the virus doesn't wipe the championship out again.

Straight out of the starting blocks are Leigh and with Blake Wallace and Jamie Ellis signed, they are now after Albert Kelly.

Nice to see Mr. Beaumont committing to another season and significant investment........As hinted by his statement that took Leigh out of the mini-tournament....

"[iI wanted....... to repay the fantastic loyalty shown to us by our sponsors and season ticket holders that has been overwhelming. As a result of that support, as previously communicated, I increased the budget for 2021 playing roster"

“I am happy to remove my team and staff from furlough immediately and get cracking on. I would like to reiterate the appreciation of the Board to all our outstanding sponsors and season ticket holders for their unrivalled and generous support which will be repaid with the squad we assemble for 2021 which wouldn’t have been possible without it".[/i

At least he already has this written if it all goes up in smoke again: https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/v2/blog/2018/1 ... turions-2/

At least he already has this written if it all goes up in smoke again: https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/v2/blog/2018/1 ... turions-2/

What a d1ck DB is. Remove from furlough and crack on. What exactly is cracking on when only S.L. are training and playing.

Calm down. The 1895 cup might be starting up in just over 3 months time. Be prepared at all times for any eventualities, how do you think DB became such a successful businessman ?

"Happy to remove my players from furlough and crack on" doesn't mean that he has removed them or indeed will do.
It just means that he would be prepared to.

I have to say that if Leigh have given out contract to those 2/3 players, they are certainly being very brave.
Nobody knows what the next 6 months have in store and to hand out hefty contracts could be a huge gamble.

Dont want to turn this into a covid thread but, the numbers suffering with the virus are going to grow like hell this winter and who the hell knows if/when crowds will be watching life sort again.

Having said that, these are big signings and it looks like Leigh may be the club to beat (if the season starts and finishes).

You're Piers Morgan and I claim my £5....

I'd rather be Donny, than Pier's Morgan

You are shouting your mouth off,and at the same time, you are asking a question which you don't know the answer to. I think you are the d1ck!

BTW - League Express has revealed that the Leythers have also made an audacious enquiry for Rugby League great Benji Marshall.

I thought the OP only gave his support to wealthy owners who ran academies?

Changeable as the weather - unless it is about overseas clubs.

Leigh Centurions have the Tommy Sale Youth academy based at Leigh Sports Village and strong links with Wigan and Leigh College academy and Community side Leigh East which are both also based at LSV.
Wigan & Leigh College Head of Marketing said: “We are proud to sponsor Leigh Centurions and further strengthen the close bond between the club and Leigh College. Our Centre of Excellence in Sport has already seen our rugby league academy players benefit from working alongside coaches and players at the club. We wish the team luck for a highly successful season ahead.”

It's all just rumour, conjecture, click bait Mr Donnyman !

I can't see either of Kelly or Marshall coming to Leigh & I would definitely prefer NOT to see Kelly at Leigh, he's trouble.

This is just so called journo's trying to sell pages on the back of agents trying to ramp up interest in their players, most probably in cahoots.

But is there any substance in a determined push for promotion this coming season Ste?

Who is to say that Leigh even need to be promoted ?

Snowy,

Do you mean that Leigh might be invited to join Super League rather than being promoted?

I remember that time DB stood up at a public event laughing at Bradford going bust.