KP is caretaker manager for a reason.

I must admit I like Purtill, whether he's ready to bounce Leigh back to SL I'm not sure. But a nice player in a dark period for Leigh with a good rugby brain and excellent footballing skills. Talks a good game as well unlike the monotonous middle manager Jukes. Jebus, Jukes was so freaking dull. The most impressive thing how after retiring early through injury (if memory serves me right), Purtill quickly got involved with coaching at SL level and must have a good 10-15 years experience now, albeit not as head coach.

Cunningham however seems to be a shark and gets whatever he wants and may end up with the coaching job. I'm sure it was in his plans from the start to oust Jukes when the time was right.

The Like button isn't working so...........[size=150[uLIKE[/u[/size......... Spot on pal.

What is this all about (Derek walking away)

Let's look at the last week

He publicly slammed the fans at least 4 times
1. Jukes resignation on the website
2. Neil Barker video on LCTV
3. Radio Manchester
4. Page 3 of the match program

Maybe other places as well

This is what he got in return
1. 3,500 turn up
2. Singing there hearts out getting behind the lads
3. Not once did the fans boo
4. No clapping the opposition

And still I am hearing he has walked away

Its about time he came clean and stop using the fans as a scapegoat

All this is not going to help the moral of the players or get a future coach is it

So what is this all about?

(Proper protocol now)
Love you Derek, don't know what we would do without you.

Derek has spoken about walking away a few times. He mentioned it last season when the fans abandoned him. If he goes we start again from the bottom. The money he’s put in I don’t see anyone else matching

If social media is a yardstick by which to measure public opinion, it appears that an increasing number of Leigh fans are coming round to opinions long held by other re the main gadgy at your club.
I've long held the belief that he's a loud offensive irritating egotist that is ok if his botty is consistently being kissed and he's surrounded by folk that are unlikely to challenge him.
Whether he goes or not, time will tell. I'm not sure he'll be missed beyond Leigh city limits....

Quote Zulu01="Zulu01"What is this all about (Derek walking away) Let's look at the last week He publicly slammed the fans at least 4 times 1. Jukes resignation on the website 2. Neil Barker video on LCTV 3. Radio Manchester 4. Page 3 of the match program Maybe other places as well This is what he got in return 1. 3,500 turn up 2. Singing there hearts out getting behind the lads 3. Not once did the fans boo 4. No clapping the opposition And still I am hearing he has walked away Its about time he came clean and stop using the fans as a scapegoat All this is not going to help the moral of the players or get a future coach is it So what is this all about? (Proper protocol now) Love you Derek, don't know what we would do without you.'" If you haven't yet heard the Radio Manchester > Derek Beaumont interview with Jack and Trevor, that Zulu01 mentions above, check it out here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05zszhg Starts at 36:45-ish.

Quote Zulu01="Zulu01"What is this all about (Derek walking away) Let's look at the last week He publicly slammed the fans at least 4 times 1. Jukes resignation on the website 2. Neil Barker video on LCTV 3. Radio Manchester 4. Page 3 of the match program Maybe other places as well This is what he got in return 1. 3,500 turn up 2. Singing there hearts out getting behind the lads 3. Not once did the fans boo 4. No clapping the opposition And still I am hearing he has walked away Its about time he came clean and stop using the fans as a scapegoat All this is not going to help the moral of the players or get a future coach is it So what is this all about? (Proper protocol now) Love you Derek, don't know what we would do without you.'" If you haven't yet heard the Radio Manchester > Derek Beaumont interview with Jack and Trevor, that Zulu01 mentions above, check it out here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05zszhg Starts at 36:45-ish.

What did he put in the match program?

Basically what he said in the radio interview, dont forget the programme is printed on Thursdays and the interview was on Thursday at 18:00, he had to al intense and purpose already penned the radio interview.

Kurt Baptiste leaving was a decision made by Keiron Purtil alone. Baptiste lives in a sy flat in Salford Quays and since being injured has hardly been seen for any rehabilitation.

Baptiste wanted away, not enjoying it and the decision was the correct one for both parties, considering he is also a quota player.

As for Derek, all commitments will be honoured but let's be honest post match he was as frustrated as us all. Derek is a young lifelong Leigh fan off the Hilton Park terraces first and foremost, the fact he went on to make a few million quid is secondary.

Last night I was so down as I was not going to go to Halifax, this morning I woke up and I am ready for the fight to pick up the 14 wins required for top 4. I am definitely going to Halifax now.

Derek will feel the same no doubt Today. Up the comics !

H, will the club get a butty out of Baptiste leaving? Similar with Goodwin to Wire.

Not as much, but we did get something.

Get the Wad out for sammut before its too late.