Alan I'm also gutted after this week ends events, both on and off the field, I've lost another great friend,and today the top 4 probably gone out of the window,but I will roll on,love the LSV and my Centurions,maybe the mood a bit flat for now, but roll on next week,I hope Derek B feels the way.

Good evening Derek,I shed a few tears yesterday,both of us knew Frank and all his Family for a long time,you have known me longer than anyone I know,today I felt we played flat for half the game,but again I will return for more battles,keep the faith, hope to see you soon , take care .

Zu, it's only the way I see it,I to will renew my ST take my seat in the West Stand ,and cheer the boys on every week, maybe moan a bit, as well, but I'm a proud Leyther,like the guys at Rourkes Drift, never know when I'm beaten.I love life and I LOVE LEIGH.

Hopefully Derek will remain , as for the rest , players and coachs , there are only half a dozen worth their weight

Derek said on Rugby AM at the start of the season that he couldn't afford the wages if we didn't reach the top 4 and might step a side, his words not mine.

The start of the season was nearly 6 months ago, a long time in RL, and the other word is MIGHT.

Mooky it was on Backchat not Rugby AM. He retracted that statement months ago stating he was annoyed at the dismal start to our season as was the same with all us on here with the exception of the trolls.

If it means cutting back due to funding then fine, as they'll find better players who will work for a wage,not just take it. That halfback combo of ours has struggled all season. I'd start there first.

Rich Marshall has punched way above his weight at Fax. Top 4 secured with players paid nowt near what either of our clubs are paying.

And that's three successive seasons that he/they have achieved it. I am on record, on their forum, as saying I wish we could/would take a leaf out of their books. I wish them well in the Middle 8's, (despite having let us down yesterday ) but I'm sure we will both be battling it out with them again next season.

Halifax could once again make a strong Super League side in the not too distant future.

If Toronto and Toulouse gain promotion this year, with Salford and Widnes relegated, the 2019 Championship will be wide open.

With an extra couple of million Im sure we would do a dam site better than both Widnes and Salford. But I would also say the same for Leigh, Fev and Toulouse as well.

Well as they have done, and entertained into the bargain, I feel Toulouse will fall short. Toronto however, stand a good chance and, much as it grieves me to say it, (not a fan of North American or French teams in British RL) I believe they deserve a crack at it.

Why don't Leigh invest in the youth game? The game is buoyant in the area as Wigan have proved. This buy and bust approach is seems short sighted.

An academy was setup this year. But will take years for the academy setup itself to develop. Hopefully the club stick by it.