Leigh Miners had to tough it out on a narrow pitch against a strong set of forwards, they showed the attitude that has made them minor champions this year and left them still unbeaten. These lads deserve every accolade and I think it speaks lots about the talent in Leigh when we have a all Leigh final in the under 18 National cup. I dont know the politics about the centurions having a under 18's team, but there is so many lads available it seems strange??
Monday 4th May is the final at the willows, it will be a cracking game and best of luck to both teams, I think the big pitch and firm conditions will be to the miners advantage as well as the big game experience many of them have with last years grand final, this year they have matched every set of forwards they have played but outplayed many of the backs. But Leigh East definatley gave them something to think about last time they played but I think Easts poor discipline will cost them in the final. I hope lots go watching this game, trust me it will have more passion and commitment than you will see on any terrace all season

Well you can't expect a Rail operator to consider Leigh as a destination!

Congrats to both teams. Of course, as Richard Lewis knows, there's no youth development in Leigh.

Someone should invite him to the game, over to you Mr Latham and Mr Doyle.

East poor discipline is there for all to see. A fair old few red cards and the match at West Cumbria was abandoned for fighting.

To be fair to tree frog, I sadly agree, if East can't keep 13 men on the park for the full 80, then the cup may go to 'them'. But I hope it will be another trophy that is waiting for the cabinet to arrive...

13v13, it is going to be a bloody good game, between two good local teams, and I can't wait for it.

Fair do's though Mick, Morty was at leigh since he was 13, Riddy was at Wire (yes I know he was in the 18's at leigh as well) and AJ was hardly a junior when he signed, so he does have a point when you look around at the Leigh lads around the game.

To be fair - it's not Leigh Centurions who have develped these kids - it's the overworked and unrewarded coaches at East & Miners that get them to where they are !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!