Derek Beaumont .

Quote: waterfield's finest "Would that be the Derek Beaumont show, starring Paul Rowley as company whistleblower and orchestrated by dad, former ceo and Beaumont employee Allan Rowley?

You say you want a fresh start. New blood. A break from the past.

Don't think that's going to be easy. Looks to me like your successful canvassing for fan ownership has forced the old guard to show their hands early. The cash flow situation gave them a stage on which to wave a bit of cash to win hearts and minds. Add to that the fact that 50% of the shares would vote with Allan and I'd say you've little chance of a clean slate or a fresh start.'"

I know Andy wanted a frsh start with new faces but in the current circumstances that is going to be a little difficult as quite simply I don't think there is enough new people out there willing to invest time and money into the Club. Therefore the most likely way forward is a mix of the two. By nature this type of involvement will attract businessmen and characters that are used to making their own decisions and having their own way! Therefore unless one man tips in the vast majority of cash then comprimise will be required on all sides which is easier said than done. However what is the alternative? The Club continue on a downward spiral, the gates continue to go down and the best players leave because they are not getting paid. Alas there is not the perfect solution so I just hope that all the people that have thrown their hat in the ring to help our Club (and they must all be applauded) can find a way to work together in order to put Leigh RLFC on a firmer footing for a brighter future.