Then they go and find one , if they aren't fully proffessional it's because they aren't good enough to get a full time contract at a full time club

It's not rocket science is it, plenty of jobs out there, and not a bad little top up for a couple of nights training and a run out on a Sunday afternoon

Indeed , the implications to relationships and family life are many when playing part time , but ultimately it's down to available money

Which is why I believe that the focus of Leigh Centurions should not be on trying to produce elite RL players , unless you are an ' elite ' club , you don't need them

To become an elite club is essentially down to finances , and primarily Leigh Centurions will only ever be a sustainable elite club if they can increase their support base to elite club levels , that should be the focus , possibly even before the club player roster

There was a hint of sarcasm in my comments to be honest, ATEOTD it's their choice. As I see it there are about 15 full time clubs, the rest are part time and it's up to the PT players to do what's best for them - doubt many PT clubs will be offering more that has been suggested above

A pre season 'testimonial' game could on the cards for one returning player.

Against Featherstone, perhaps?!

Welcome back HRJ, your insight will be read with interest - and your first one for a while sounds very promising

Thank You Col,I have spent a few weeks down south away from the forum.

Upon quickly catching up, I must say Montyburns appears to have heard the same names as I for next year.

Another player with us for next year will be young Dan Abram, son of ex Leigh coach Darren.

However we have tried and I think ultimately failed to secure young Josh Woods off Wigan on a season long loan.

Disappointing as the lad is not only a huge Leigh fan but a great talent.

Welcome back Harold be careful what you say with the names as you might get accused of bullcrapping

That's a shame about Josh Woods, but he must be close to first team squad status

Based on Montys comments we are a long way short of a squad TBH, hopefully everything will piece together very quickly- preseason needs to get going ASAP or we are gong to be well struggling from the off

I think I may have been a little hasty declaring the Josh Woods deal had fallen through. We may just have secured him after all on a 1 year loan deal.

That would have to be viewed as an outstanding bit of business at this stage.

Once the dust has settled, I believe we wont have a bad little side.

We need another six or so though to solidify the squad.