Yes it seemed we passed endless vehicle's all containing Leigh Supporters all the way up the M6. A most splendid day. The atmosphere was superb. I especially recall calling in at the services on the way home. It was absolutely full to the rafters of jubilant Leigh fans celebrating winning the league. A marvellous occasion indeed.

We win on Saturday and similar day's could be nearer than we think.

I've picked up a couple of disturbing vibes in the media about the possible outcome of next Saturday's game - namely that a Catalans' defeat would be catastrophic for the future of French Rugby League. I would hope that such an outcome wouldn't be laid at our door! (should we be good/lucky enough to prevail)

Obviously, my concerns are 100% for the future of Leigh RL, and then British RL, and then maybe French RL, by some distance! However, if Catalans do go down, I would sincerely hope and suggest that the blame be THEIRS, rather than that of the 'P&R' system that would potentially still be in place to give them the opportunity to climb back into the top tier of RL Europe. (or whatever it's going to be called when Toronto make it to SL)

If any team in any sport is relegated, then they simply were not good enough to be in that league.

I suspect in 2019 the RFL will increase the teams to 14 or more (16 works in the NRL), and back to a franchise model whereby a profitable business model is a key focus. Surely this is the way forward as rugby league is on the decline on and off the pitch as various commentators have recently highlighted. Leigh has a great benefactor, ground and support base so nothing to fear there - we're in either way. Super League is the rugby league brand ambassador so to speak so the RFL have to maximise the potential of this -- at present, it's a bit dull!

Meaning that Catalans, Leigh, London, Widnes will all be in SL resulting in a good competition with wider exposure.

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Was that the same services H,that gave out free petrol..

Good times.. More good times to come..

I hope that you pull it off on Saturday but because you win/deserve to rather than because of the perceived cost or contribution to the sport. Imagine doing the trip every other week like they do?

Whilst I believe well run clubs with robust business models should be rewarded as such, For me first and foremost Sport should ALWAYS be decided on the field of play and never by paperwork.

I also firmly believe Catalans business model is currently flawed, have become complacent, reflective of their on field performances.

A season in the Championship will be good for them to perform a full root and branch review, re focus, re group and to become stronger in SL for it. One step back to take two leaps forward.

Catalans v Toulouse is a mouth watering prospect and will be massive for French RL , not just from a PR prospective and is a game I would want to watch.

100% with you Harold. Time will tell, but I bet HKR haven't been harmed by a brief sojourn in the Championship.

So Widnes obviously are good enough for finishing bottom?

But they were good enough to stay out of relegation places after 30 games. Maybe if we had the structures in place that Widnes have, then our first team would have had more in the tank going into the play offs?

I can't believe that anyone would want to return to the bad old days of franchising - and you think it's dull now!!