He was coming to Leigh for middle 8s but the nrl/rfl put a stop to it cause he was banned from rugby league so I would not be surprised if he does sign this time round

Yes will agree with you Atomic, for a good run at winning the Championship.

I must say that I am a little no i'm very dubious as to our chances of surviving in SL with the quality of this squad that has been assembled thus far, 4 player's from HKR and 4 from Toronto both of whom struggled in SL last season, a good but ageing prop in Ben Flower, another prop that a Championship contender let go, and a Wire "on the fringe player" all supplemented with player's from our Championship squad of last season.

I would strongly suggest that if we had won promotion this season with this set of player's more than half of this squad would have been replaced for '22.

Obviously, I understand that not only financial but player availability and the time restraints of being advised we had been selected to perform in SL have all added up to amassing the squad we have put together but I cannot share the enthusiasm of your comment for the job in hand of a "Good squad coming along" most certainly it would be suited for the Championship but not for SL I fear, BUT lets hope I am wrong and John Duffy can prove the potential he has to be regarded as a top class coach with this squad, he will if he manages to avoid 12th position by just one place he should then recieve the coach of the year come the season's conclusion.

But saying all that, I can't wait to get back in the North Stand, my season ticket has been ordered and paid for I just hope I get the opportunity to utilise it.

PS. If the season gets disrupted again with Covid, do you think the 'percentage' points system will be used to allocate league positions and relegation will still be utilised?

Harry - I can see your point about Hull KR and Toronto players, but honestly with this squad we have assembled it would steamroller the Championship. I am happy we have quality in every position except for Fullback, That said we have no backup in the backs and at hooker, but I am hoping that we will fill the overseas quota with some real talent.

I expect crowds will not be allowed until at least April, but I think we can expect a full fixture list to go ahead especially when the vaccinations have started to take effect. North stand might be out of operation for a little bit longer and seats will need to be used to police social distancing.

Well never been called a troll before just for giving some information on Ben barber, I did say released rather than sacked as foolishly I i thought I was being polite and failed to mention the other club,
I'm sure J.D. will make the right decision on his next signing.

I agree this squad would do very well in the Championship, but we ain't going to be playing in the Championship Septi, we cannot afford any injuries at all to our best starting 17 whoever makes that line-up, cast your mind back to our last journey into SL we utilised around 36 players that season which was ultimately our downfall, we both hope we fill the overseas quota with some real talent, how many additions will that be?
Someone like Anthony Gelling will do me for starters hasn't he been released by Warrington?

And another thing that needs to be taken into consideration is the number of Scottish Internationals we have in our squad (how many is it.?) should the WC go ahead as we get towards the buisness end of the season where will their heads be at the LSV or playing in the WC?

Scotland (AKA Leigh Centurions) first game is 24th October so there might be a slight overlap with the SL Season. If so there will be an issue for Leigh. I might get my kit ready just in case.

Is Frodo still involved with Scotland or just interested in poaching their players?

Don't worry Red City, I have been accused of being a troll, or an agent for evil from another Super League team. Everybody is welcome as far I am concerned.

I wouldn’t worry. The decision will be made in the next fortnight to whether the lower tiers continue. That’s not looking possible at present, which will leave Leigh (or the bottom club) in SL.

Apologies my interloper comment was not aimed at yourself

Is Barba still banned by NRL?

No, is available to play SL or NRL.

Leaguefreek on Twitter just said not banned but NRL would block any attempt to register him. RFL and Elstone said stance would be same so something
must have changed.

I believe there still another 4 players to come in I reckon if barba comes will be announced when derek off his holidays he will want to be on the social distant photo with him

What do you think the chances are of Barba coming, Monty? We've obviously been linked with him quite heavily in the press but it was 'dismissed' by Matthew Shaw on twitter the other day..

Like I have said before he agreed personal terms for the middle 8s but the nrl put a block on it. I think he could sign to be honest as our marquee player I know he as had some issues in the past as most of rugby league players not everyone a saint I honestly think he would do a great job for us if does sign and could prob help us stop up