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| Not like you to jump the gun Greg.
Leigh's squad is not complete yet but you will know on December 1.  |
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| Quote: SRW1996 "Speaking last night with an employee of the Bradford club and a few senior figures connected with them at the SL Gf and was taken back a bit by the attitude somewhat.
Whist I'm right in saying we all expect Bradford to be strong and start the comp as favourites there was a real arrogance that came across with the Bradford employees stating that they felt only Leigh would give them a game in the Championship and they fully expect to be far too strong for us and everyone else and will return to SL at the first time of asking.
It was also stated that the Bradford club has turned the corner big time and is building a Dynasty again to return to the Elite level not just to make up numbers but to regain its place in the higher echelons of British RL. If true great for the game but highlights just how strong the level of competition we are stepping up against next term really will be.
One thing that did impress was the level of staff they had in attendance with people like Robbie Paul, Rob Parker and others in attendance entertaining sponsers.
Highlighted to me the sheer size of the operation they have and the resource they have in sales, advertising and marketing in comparison to a Championship club.
Still think our boys will smash them though ![]()
Similarly with Leeds Andy. (not that I'm saying they have ever been a badly-run club)
When I was trying to source programme material for the cup tie with them at LSV, I was staggered to see how many staff worked for them, (over 70) and they actually had more coaching staff than we had players too! (around 20-25 coaching staff)
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| They consistently make money and prop up a RU team as well Alan
We need to understand what we are and that the 'city' clubs have a bigger pool in which to fish, Leeds have a huge turnover in comparison to any UK RL club
Lets just be the best we can be, focus on us and see where we get.
I fancy us next year though, and that 3rd favourites tag seems to suit us  |
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| Quote: maurice "Bradford are where they are by being a very badly run club, we have competitors who have hundreds of salespeople and turn over may times what we do - they just forget one simple principle PROFIT.
It is easy to wave goodbye to debt via administration, how many times did they pull that card in recent years, and by doing so become financially stronger by not paying your creditors see
And of course Leigh will avoid a lot of the above problems by having a strong management team and not relying on the judgement of one person ?
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| Quote: GUTTED "And of course Leigh will avoid a lot of the above problems by having a strong management team and not relying on the judgement of one person ?'"
Can we lock this now before the insults start 
Gonna be a long close season - hope everyone sticks with the positives rather than drag us down |
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| Quote: ColD "Can we lock this now before the insults start ![]()
It takes a Brave man to walk into a Lions Cage backwards .
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| Quote: charlie caroli "It takes a Brave man to walk into a Lions Cage backwards .'"
Or even forwards - you should know that working in a circus  |
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LIVING THE DREAM ALL THE WAY TO THE SUPER LEAGUE PLAY-OFFS!
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Hopefully I can get 5/1 for us again in 2015 !!
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| Quote: ColD "Can we lock this now before the insults start ![]()
The post was not designed to create any negativity It was born from a bit of banter with a girl from Bradford last night and few Bulls guys. She/ they seemed to think they will find it easy next year but I'm sure the management team understand there will be some tough games to come in 2015.
I was telling her they haven't met anything like the mighty leigh and to be prepared for the battle, it was a good crac and nice people we had a good night as we all wanted Saints to win
Just a bit of banter but I was genuinely surprised at the staff and operation off the pitch they seem to have. It is impressive and like has been said as a big city club they should and I believe will be back to were they belong soon.
As for us I feel we can look at clubs like Castleford as similar size towns and potentially similar sized clubs and aspire like Maurice says to be the best we can be.
2015 will be exciting and some great RL and I can't wait.
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I can't see past Bradford coming top next year, but not comfortably. There isn't going to be that much of a gap between us, London and Bradford. Third will do me nicely though.
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The good thing about next season is the prize money isnt worked out from were you finish in the league......depends on were you finish after the middle 8 is finished. First thing is to finish in the top 4 as no matter if you finish bottom of that 8 the prize money is bigger than this seasons.
Get 1 of the 4 SL spots up for grabs and get the full SKY money - after that it works on a sliding scale with bigger prize money than this seasons.
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Serious question for Leigh fans who is the 3 bulls players you'd want in our team?
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Good, if Bradford are arrogant they'll loose. A Bradford coming in with their eyes open though will obviously be very difficult to beat. Think everyone will have a few losses next season, the top teams will beat each other and there's nearly always a few upsets, it really is hard for anyone to win at places like Derwent Park & the Tetley's Stadium.
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| Quote: Tipster Ste "Serious question for Leigh fans who is the 3 bulls players you'd want in our team?'"
Paul Clough, Lee Gaskell, Dale Ferguson will all be top quality players at Championship level. I would take any/all of them 3. |
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| Quote: Lowton_Sparrow "Good, if Bradford are arrogant they'll loose. A Bradford coming in with their eyes open though will obviously be very difficult to beat. Think everyone will have a few losses next season, the top teams will beat each other and there's nearly always a few upsets, it really is hard for anyone to win at places like Derwent Park & the Tetley's Stadium.'"
Well obviously I am biased but a full time Leigh team will not lose at either of those venues imo. Mind you the others might. |
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