All true but if we win today (a big if admittedly) then we will get the jump on Hudds, Salford and Hull KR in terms of recruitment as we will be up whilst their SL futures still hang in the balance.

Maybe so Jools, but I would think Derek our Owner would already know this and has already begun recruiting and looking at possible signings whatever League we are playing in, it's not like the old days where you had to wait to see what League you are playing in.
You only have to look at our signings over the past couple of years, already I feel our pack is very much SL standard,and I think there are plenty of players who would jump at the chance to come to play at Leigh.

Hudds are already more or less sorted for next season. Couldnt tell you about KR or Salford. Not sure what "jump" you refer to. They have already recruited for SL. If any of those three are relegated you get to chose the best of what must have been a bad bunch. Any new players that have already agreed contracts will be desperate to get one elsewhere- so the best will be snapped up by the better teams and be able to get them on lower wages. The cards are stacked against any promoted team- it's very unfair.

Just logged on to find the good news regarding Drinkwater. Yes it's great timing and has changed my nervousness about today's game to an upbeat feeling. I 'm sure many others agree that an attempted wet blanket from Jools of HDHQ is a pretty pathetic tactic and one that should elicit no further comment.

Go Leythe!

Of course, we may have already 'signed' players for SL, in the hope that we get there!

Indeed that's true. But if a player had a definite offer from a team who were definitely going to be in SL would they sign? Same could be said for Salford, and KR. All I'm saying is the cards are unfairly stacked against you.

Do your players have clauses in them should they be relegated - not sure some of them will fancy a season in champ

Claws, talons, hooks etc checked for by officials prior to game. Only one Claus allowed in Rugby League and that's the Cherry & White wearing Santa one!

Go Leythe, make Christmas come early.

Claws, talons, hooks etc checked for by officials prior to game. Only one Claus allowed in Rugby League and that's the Cherry & White wearing Santa one!

Go Leythe, make Christmas come early.

Drinkwater just did exactly what you are saying players would not do, so your argument is already blown out of the water I'm afraid.

Iiiiiiiit's Chriiiiiisssssmaaaaaas! Giants Slade!

Viva Tim Street, I remember a game at Thrum Hall, Timmy was awful, with less than 5 minutes to go I shouted "Timmy spectators aren't allowed on the pitch"
John Fiedhouse broke through and Timmy smashed him, I mean really smashed him, Timmy turned to the voice in the crowd, smiled, please don't tell John it was me.

Whilst one half back this season decided to walk out on his Leigh contract, timed to cause the club the most upheavel another decides to sign for another 3 years, turning down confirmed SL offers in the process.

I rate Josh very highly indeed.

I bet Rick Stone wishes he had a Josh Drinkwater in his ranks.

You could argue that two of them did that Harold. Josh Drinkwater must be one of the most under-stated half backs playing RL. He seems to have all the time in the world to display his skills, and it's no coincidence that, since his arrival, Martyn Ridyard is playing the best rugby of his career. To those who argued that 'Ridy' isn't up to SL, just watch the games against Salford, HKR and now Huddersfield. What a partnership!

It's a sobering thought that, if we'd carried on with our original half back pairings, we may well not be where we are now. Full marks to the owner and coach for addressing that issue!

Spot on Alan. Ridy has been missing a half back partner for a good few seasons. He now has a proper good '7" at the side of him and its evident in the performances.