miles off! John Whittakers first 'business' was Bury based Peel Mills, which was historically owned by the famous Bury based Peel family (which includes Robert Peel - ex Prime Minister and founder of the police force). As business interests expanded - they were all called 'Peel'.

Who's this Marty Smith fella, then?

With his long hair and Southern California surfer looks, he was a popular figure among race fans.

he was the club pin up

lol - fair enough, still worth being wrong to learn that Robert Peel was from Bury.

Investors may not have decided to come on board before Matty smith decided to leave which was a while before he actually did - hopefully it will be announced in the next few weeks then phil can go on building a team Who want to play for the shirt next year - peel would be could because of the money but who would they put in charge of running the club because the current set up is not working hopefully it's someone who shares JW passion for the club and just isn't buying us to make any money possible by selling every right to sale - I fear that this whole Leigh thing has brought a backlash with fans and hopefully has not put any potential investors off !!

"still worth being wrong to learn that Robert Peel was from Bury"




not been there (not even to the market)?

I suppose its not rhubarb or Charles Waterton!

Where's the Marty Smith money gone then

He called it Peel after the town in IOM,where he has a house,,despite the coincidental connection with Bury.

Why would anyone from gods county feel the need to go to bury? There's plenty of far more interesting towns over this side of the Pennines! When I do feel the inclination to don my waterproof and head over the hills, Manchester tends to grab my attention rather than Oldham, burnley, widnes or any of the other "charming" towns you have over there.

Try coming to Harrogate or York if you feel the new for a culture fix

You mean like such charming towns as Featherstone and South Elmsall?