He was coming to you whether we got relegated or not, it was agreed before saturdays result.
He did not become free due to the result - you have paid Leigh a significant amount to get his services

Good for the player - far too good for champ rugby, and good for Leigh as we can use the fee and his cap space to strengthen across the team

For clarity is using the term "happy clappers" or "negs" or "Mr Happy" in breach of the AUP (genuine question).

On balance that is good "swap" with Leigh. Evans for Goodwin. No brainer.

Maybe the money was from the deal the club have received from Toronto for Joe Westerman.

it isn't, however in our current state as a below average 9's team, its smarter and more of a necessity to not allow him to hit the open market and we get in a bidding war with other clubs.

So it is still Moran pulling the strings when it matters.

They are all as tiresome as each other.

may not be everything but if it helps, and you have it, would be foolish not to. Think you may have read too much into what he said.

Leigh Centurions can confirm that they have accepted a substantial offer from Warrington Wolves for the transfer of New Zealand International Bryson Goodwin.

The transfer was agreed after cordial discussions between the respective Club Owners, Derek Beaumont and Simon Moran, who have an excellent working relationship.

Leigh Centurions owner Derek Beaumont saidI acted in what I believe were the best interests of all parties even if we had stayed up.

"We have alternative targets with whom are in talks and details of any new signings, along with retention and release of any of our current squad, will be made through the normal channels as and when they take place.

"I wish Bryson the best of luck at Warrington and hope they are able to bounce back next year in the manner that Leeds have this year. I appreciate that this will seem negative for the Club but it has actually turned out to be a good piece of business for us under the circumstances."

Perhaps, it does appear we will continue to pay 6 figure fees for 30+ year old players with Smith gone.

I understand your point, but I couldn't care less how much we spend on transfer fees to be honest, so long as we get the players we need. We are a financially strong club and have an immensely wealthy benefactor for which £100k is nothing.

I'd much rather we ran at a loss and had class on the field, than breakeven on the P&L and have Blythe and Evans in the centres.

I am in total agreement with your first paragraph.

Great bit of Business from Leigh and a total amicable decision made by both clubs owners.

Good on them and good luck at Warrington Mr Goodwin.

I hope we make a sound decision based on this and use the cash to substantiate our future !

As many on here realise in the days of salary cap not all players in your squad are going to be standouts. From what I seen on sat innhe mpg this fella looks a good player, good pedigree and settled over here so all in a good buy. We just need some more players in now to get the fans excited about the 2018 season.