I am deeply shocked and saddened by this news and my deepest sympathy and prayers are with Brians family. In my time at Leigh Centurions I never met a more passionate fan and I met a few! Brians efforts, passion, enthusiasm and beliefs for the club were unparalleled. Not only did he trawl the stands and terraces with his vociferous half time draw chant he tirelessly trawelled the streets of leigh with the lottery. A honest RELIABLE asset to the club BRIAN you will be sadly missed by many. It is widely stated that the club needs 2500 fans to be sustainable i would say 300 Brian Wards would have done! If only.... The lord above has acquired a great assest and we can rest assured Brian will be doing all he can from his new viewing point. Tipster Ste, I do not know you, but I fully support your suggestion and feel it would be most befitting as I think all will agree Brian Ward WAS the half time draw. I will be insisting with Keith Freer that this is honoured in Brians memory and would urge all those in support to demonstrate that by pledging to support that by agreeing to buy a ticket at every home game next season should the club rename it in his honour. God bless you Brian and give strength to those loved ones at this difficult time x

Very saddened to hear this. RIP Brian.

Taken from offical site , in case anyone wants to pay their respects

The funeral of Leigh Centurions stalwart Half Time Draw fundraiser Brian Ward, who passed away last week, will take place on Friday 9th December, 1:30pm at St Mary the Virgin's Church, Leigh.

R.I.P Brian and my condolences to the ward family. I will be at the church complete with red and white scarf think it would be fitting if any leyth fans that can make it to the church wear a bit of leyth colours.
Still cant believe it. Gos Bless Brian

Was genuinely taken a back when I heard of Brian’s death last week, a great family man, who will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.

RIP Brian, sincere condolences to family and friends.

R I P Brian very sad news