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The consensus seems to be that each subsequent year from 2014-2017 was an improvement on the last and one poor decision, retaining a coach out of his depth for the higher level of SL ultimately caused the current situation. So with that now history, a very good coach in place, DB over his fear of sacking people, costs massively cut resulting in a competitive team on the field still. The strategy would be to replicate 2016 with the wisdom of past events.
A good Championship 7 is up for grabs at Catalans who has and can do a job again. Snag Ridyard, end the frivolous spending and Leigh could be heading for SL 2019 with a very savvy business plan.
Or we could be in liquidation by October.
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| Quote Centurino="Centurino"
A good Championship 7 is up for grabs at Catalans who has and can do a job again. Snag Ridyard, end the frivolous spending and Leigh could be heading for SL 2019 with a very savvy business plan.
Or we could be in liquidation by October.'"
I presume you mean SL 2020 rather than 2019, but even that is extremely optimistic. |
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| Club Owner | 1771 | Leigh Centurions |
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| Nov 2004 | 21 years | |
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| Quote Vancouver Leyther="Vancouver Leyther"I have to say that I hope Derek doesn’t stay because,
1. I believe we need owners who will lets things be done the right way, with minimal interference, and make tough decisions based on the best thing for the club.
2. Be prepared to stay through good and bad.
3. I don’t believe that getting to SL is going to be any easier than it currently is (hence good and bad).
I think that 1 guaranteed promotion place will lead to an even more competitive Championship, with several teams willing to spend big to try get that spot. That to me does not mean a cheaper or easier track to SL. We will still have to be top 4 (or was it 5) and all the money spent this year didn’t make either of those things happen with Derek in charge. And then we will have to win a series of winner takes all playoff games.
All those things don’t add up to the best thing for the club being Derek staying. No malice meant, just my personal opinion.'"
I understand all our fans who are disappointed and feel let down by DB however, he too has been badly let down !!
I believe in the old adage, 'Lessons Learned' and I'm sure DB will have benefitted from his recent experiences as Owner of Leigh RLC and hopefully, the club will benefit in the long term?
New Owners may not be Leigh fans and its being a Leigh fan that sets DB apart from many previous owners! That's why I believe he is still the best man for the job  |
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| Quote Centurino="Centurino"The consensus seems to be that each subsequent year from 2014-2017 was an improvement on the last and one poor decision, retaining a coach out of his depth for the higher level of SL ultimately caused the current situation. So with that now history, a very good coach in place, DB over his fear of sacking people, costs massively cut resulting in a competitive team on the field still. The strategy would be to replicate 2016 with the wisdom of past events.
A good Championship 7 is up for grabs at Catalans who has and can do a job again. Snag Ridyard, end the frivolous spending and Leigh could be heading for SL 2019 with a very savvy business plan.
Or we could be in liquidation by October.'"
I too would love to see Riddy back at Leigh possibly as assistant player coach, now that there should be no obstacles in the way of him coming back. But hasn’t he re-signed for Fev. next season? |
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| Quote Centurino="Centurino"The consensus seems to be that each subsequent year from 2014-2017 was an improvement on the last and one poor decision, retaining a coach out of his depth for the higher level of SL ultimately caused the current situation. So with that now history, a very good coach in place, DB over his fear of sacking people, costs massively cut resulting in a competitive team on the field still. The strategy would be to replicate 2016 with the wisdom of past events.
A good Championship 7 is up for grabs at Catalans who has and can do a job again. Snag Ridyard, end the frivolous spending and Leigh could be heading for SL 2019 with a very savvy business plan.
Or we could be in liquidation by October.'"
I too would love to see Riddy back at Leigh possibly as assistant player coach, now that there should be no obstacles in the way of him coming back. But hasn’t he re-signed for Fev. next season? |
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| Quote CHEADLE LEYTHER="CHEADLE LEYTHER"I too would love to see Riddy back at Leigh possibly as assistant player coach, now that there should be no obstacles in the way of him coming back. But hasn’t he re-signed for Fev. next season?'"
I believe he originally signed a 2 year contract. However, I understand that all Fev players have taken a pay cut, so I'm not sure how that would affect his contract. Mind you, there seem to be any number of ways around contracts, anyway. I too would love to see Martyn back, along with a few other 'local' players - and let's get some pride back in the shirt! |
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Some right hypocrits on here
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| Quote GUBRATS="GUBRATS"Some right hypocrits on here'"
How so, Steve?
I personally, have never said other than I wish Martyn hadn't left, and would welcome him back with open arms. (along with a few of his former team mates!) |
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| Quote Alan="Alan"How so, Steve?
I personally, have never said other than I wish Martyn hadn't left, and would welcome him back with open arms. (along with a few of his former team mates!)'"
I think those sentiments are virtually unanimous. |
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| Quote GUBRATS="GUBRATS"Some right hypocrits on here'"
Some blinkered folk too |
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| Quote Alan="Alan"How so, Steve?
I personally, have never said other than I wish Martyn hadn't left, and would welcome him back with open arms. (along with a few of his former team mates!)'"
I wasn't referring to Riddy coming back Alan |
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