well said gentlemen x

Ha ha now don't be silly now Cokey. I think everybody knows what would happen if we met in a competitive game. Gifting Leigh their pre-season cup final against our reserves is tradition now. Call it doing our bit for care in the community

Totally agree with that Fev Fan. We have a lot to be great full for when Paul was our coach. I really don't want to know why Paul left as it is what it is, but I personally cannot bring myself to disrespect the man. I can't do the same to Derek either. It's the club that I support not a single player or staff or member. Both those gentlemen and one of their dads has done a fantastic job for my club and they still have my utmost respect.

Paul was fantastic for us, both in times of adversity & in times of success which in my opinion is the measure of a good coach. I was very disappointed to see him go &had utter respect for him. However comments since from both sides, Paul's unprovoked man of honour & principles speech & the news he's potentially been trying to tap up our players mean I'm rapidly losing that respect for him. He's in the past & it'd be far better for everyone for everyone to move on.

Always find it odd that some opposition fans read a few out of context comments from Derek in the paper & decide he's the devil incarnate. Listen to what he actually has to say on LCTV & in person at LISA meetings & Q&A sessions and it's clear what passion & determination he has to make Leigh great again. Derek is brilliant for Leigh, every Championship club needs a Derek Beaumont, a determined committed fan willing to put the money, time & effort in. Hope we win promotion & I genuinely hope that businessmen in other towns with Championship clubs take notice of what Derek's done & do the same for their town's club.

Excellent post LS.