Leigh legend Trevor Cogger has given a ringing endorsement to the Centurions’ signing of Fuifui Moimoi and says his impact on the English game will be felt far outside the boundaries of WN7.

Cogger, a hugely popular guest player from Western Suburbs in 1985-86 was speaking on Leigh Centurions TV at Leigh Sports Village.

He returned to the town to follow the progress of his son Jack playing for the Australian Schoolboys side and met up with many old colleagues from Leigh’s second division championship-winning side of nearly 30 years ago.

Cogger, who holds the all-time record for most Wests appearances in all grades, is still a keen student of the NRL in Australia and is delighted that Moimoi is following in his footsteps in playing for Leigh.

“It’s great that Leigh have secured Fui’s services,” Cogger said. “It’s great for Fui and great for Leigh and he’ll fit in well with the atmosphere of the English game.

“In Australia not many teams get loud vocal support but Fui gets that on a personal basis and that leads onto great support for Parramatta. The Leigh fans are passionate and love their Rugby League and he’ll be made to feel at home here straight away.

“Fui’s 35 but he’s still a big name and he knows how to play footy. He’ll be as an asset not only to Leigh but the English game. I’m sure Fui will continue on from his great performances back home and that Leigh continue on from the great season they had in 2014.

“It’s a fantastic signing- one that has certainly made the news in Australia. I’ll be following his progress with great interest.

“I only played for two clubs- Wests and Leigh- and my biggest regret was that I never came back to play for Leigh for a second season. I loved my time at Leigh and it’s been fantastic to come back and see the great facilities at the Leigh Sports Village and see how well the team is doing.

“The welcome I’ve had has been amazing and people can’t do enough for me. I hope it won’t be nearly 30 years before I come back again.”

Leigh Centurions TV is available on a subscription service for £32 per annum. More details on the Leigh Centurions website at www.leighcenturions.com

Leigh legend Trevor Cogger has given a ringing endorsement to the Centurions’ signing of Fuifui Moimoi and says his impact on the English game will be felt far outside the boundaries of WN7.

Cogger, a hugely popular guest player from Western Suburbs in 1985-86 was speaking on Leigh Centurions TV at Leigh Sports Village.

He returned to the town to follow the progress of his son Jack playing for the Australian Schoolboys side and met up with many old colleagues from Leigh’s second division championship-winning side of nearly 30 years ago.

Cogger, who holds the all-time record for most Wests appearances in all grades, is still a keen student of the NRL in Australia and is delighted that Moimoi is following in his footsteps in playing for Leigh.

“It’s great that Leigh have secured Fui’s services,” Cogger said. “It’s great for Fui and great for Leigh and he’ll fit in well with the atmosphere of the English game.

“In Australia not many teams get loud vocal support but Fui gets that on a personal basis and that leads onto great support for Parramatta. The Leigh fans are passionate and love their Rugby League and he’ll be made to feel at home here straight away.

“Fui’s 35 but he’s still a big name and he knows how to play footy. He’ll be as an asset not only to Leigh but the English game. I’m sure Fui will continue on from his great performances back home and that Leigh continue on from the great season they had in 2014.

“It’s a fantastic signing- one that has certainly made the news in Australia. I’ll be following his progress with great interest.

“I only played for two clubs- Wests and Leigh- and my biggest regret was that I never came back to play for Leigh for a second season. I loved my time at Leigh and it’s been fantastic to come back and see the great facilities at the Leigh Sports Village and see how well the team is doing.

“The welcome I’ve had has been amazing and people can’t do enough for me. I hope it won’t be nearly 30 years before I come back again.”

Leigh Centurions TV is available on a subscription service for £32 per annum. More details on the Leigh Centurions website at www.leighcenturions.com