People talk about us losing our independence, yet it's perfectly clear we have a full and equal say on every decision that is made. Would anyone like to dispute that?
how can we be independant if we have a say on a decision about our team? What if Leigh disagree who has the last word? There are various partnerships with names one is parasitic another is simbyosis which one is Leigh in?

We are independent, because Wigan can make whoever they like available for DC (within the terms set out by the agreement) but Leigh do not have to accept any of them.

Anything that happens will only happen if BOTH Leigh & Wigan are happy with it. We are independent because Wigan cannot make decisions for us.

Let's wait and see what happens.
Still not happy about it.


Why did we not have a fans forum prior to this release because so far the club has been open with us all.

I can't help but feel that this issue is being used by a few vocal 'fans' as their excuse to walk away from the club, something they'd do eventually anyhow.

Nik, explain how 2 months ago it was announced " No partnership " , then ' Partnership signed ' ?

The big 4 provided themselves with a platform to operate within the wider RFL rules on partnerships, yet in a fairer manner than the full scope of the rules are providing.

Why would that agreement have been put in place if not to allow said clubs to engage in a fairer and more limited partnership system?

There is a possibility that the only reason that Fev and Halifax haven't entered in to similar partnerships is that they can't find a SL club willing to agree to the terms. Wigan have and that should be to their credit. Of course, this is speculation and should be taken as such.

The situation has changed, and I would expect any right minded BoD to reconsider their position when situations change.

The biggest problem here has been communication. If we had stated early that we wished to push for and participate in a fairer partnership system, then we would have saved a lot of anguish later.