Sad to hear of this tragic loss, and my condolences to the family.

As for Andy and his fellow directors, another huge step to generating a true community club.

Sorry to hear the sad news about Tony our thoughts & prayers are with his family & close friends... Regarding Andy he,s a really nice fella who has time for everyone I have to admit Leigh Centurions at the present time is a nice place to be its a great pity that so many wonderful Leigh fans have passed away this past 12 months or so

Does anyone know the details of Tony's funeral, please? I would like to attend the service.

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You gave me time and place but not the day, please could you let me know the day.

Doooohhh !Sorry 'bout that. It's this Friday.

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Still more sad news - loss of another Leyther.

Hadn't seen Tony P for years but knew him well when we were kids, really sorry to hear he's departed.

As for Andy Mazey, I agree with all that's been said - top man.

I was today privileged to be invited to pay my respects to Tony and was honoured to attend his funeral on two levels. Firstly as a club director to represent Leigh Centurions the club Tony loved. Secondly as a friend who through sad circumstances had met and lost a great friend in a very short space of time.

I'm truly humbled by the kind words of Steven (HH) the OP and slightly embarrassed if I'm honest as I think it's fair to say I initially did what I thought was the right thing to do as a person after being contacted and told about Tonys situation. What happened next really touched me as I met some of the nicest people I've ever had the privilege to meet and I became emotionally attached to Tony and his family to a point were I was hoping and praying he would just be able to make the Wigan game so he could see his team in its new found glory.

When I was with him on Xmas eve for only the second time I hoped it was not to be the last and the time passed so quickly as we sat and talked for a while with Tony wearing his new Leigh shirt talking so passionately about Leigh Centurions, RL and Rugby generally and I felt like I'd known him for many many years and did not in the slightest feel uncomfortable in his company. His wife and two lads (his eldest Andrew I actually went to school with but didn't realise till he walked into the room on Xmas eve) along with the rest of his family and friends did him proud today and he was obviously a popular man by the numbers that turned out to honour him.

The privilege and honour was all mine and to have had the chance to meet and to have known Tony and his family is something in truly grateful for and we will be staying in contact. I will never forget him.

Rest in Peace Tony, Goodnight and God Bless.


Andy Mazey.

RIP Tony.

This thread made me cry.

Great stuff, Andy - shows what true leythers are like.
Condolences to Tony's family

It was a great send off and many turned up to pay respect to Tony. A few of us already knew the great things coming from the club but most only thought that Leigh (the town) had rugby club and that was as far as it went.
Andy's presence at the "wake" opened quite a few eyes and even the non rugby crowd were touched by the gesture. The new found efforts of the club to reach out to the community is getting noticed by a wider spread of people than ever.

Thanks again Andy.